I See You, My Black Man

I see you, My Black Man

Grooming tight cuts and handsome fades

Looking sharp as a tack

Working tirelessly sun up and sun down

Just know, I got your back

I see the sweat on your brow

Making it in the world not your own

I speak upon you blessing of endurance

Like an African King on a throne

I see you praying for our kids

While discipline because you care

I see the educator, business man, inventor

I see you everywhere

I see the tears you cry at night

When the world flips her nose

I see you laying it at the altar

Courageous, Unrelenting and Bold

I see you my Black Man

When others turn their heads

I see you tucking in the little ones

Making sure they are safe in their beds

I see you driving the distance trucks

Directing the choir, singing a melody

I pray for you daily and bless you

Walk in boldness and integrity

I see the scoutmaster, the little league coach

Dedicating time to help another

I see you my Black Man, tirelessly  fighting

 A Father,  A Friend, a Brother

I see you my black man, molded in His likeness

Preaching the word, sowing good seed

I see your arms stretched with praise

While agonizing on your knees

I see you my Black Man

In shades from butter to ebony black

As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend

Through the good and the bad, I got your back!

The World Will Never Know....

The world will never know

What you could have become

You’re never graduate college

Marry your love, or bless your first son

My stream of tears have tried

To seal the cracks deep in my heart

It feels like a still red dot

Enduring a fearless powerful dart

Yet, I know the Lord is

Greater than the details of your death

I’ll continue giving Him Praises

Everyday with my first breath.

Rest in Peace, Trayvon Martin

Praying for Justice in His name

I bless my three sons, praying

That your life, death was not in vain.

Yolanda Grier ©2012