Poetry of a Black Girl – The Darkness and the Light (BUY DIRECT) Poetry of a Black Girl – The Darkness and the Light is the first poetry volume to be released by Lela Jefferson.
Author: Lela Jefferson Fagan
Lela Jefferson Fagan is the author of the book “Poetry of a Black Girl: The Darkness and the Light” and lead blogger at “Memoirs of a Black Girl”. Lela is an avid reader “A Real Bookworm” of all things in print. She finds joy in sharing socially and blogging about topics that matter the most to her. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
Lela now lives in Houston, TX with her husband Oji, an educator and Football Coach. @LelaJFagan - See more at: http://www.memoirsofablackgirl.com/
A Poem for my Mother
I wish… I hadn’t known It was time to say goodbye I wish… I hadn’t known It was time to say goodbye You let me know, she let me know Through the sadness in her eyes… Oh mother dear, you were my friend And wish I could not cry But it was sad, it was…
Barefooted
I dare to walk alone Yet you are always present Your voice is so clear in my ear. Guiding me down roads without fear Barefooted… Stones and pebbles lay underfoot. Blood drawn I fall and scrap a knee Get up… I hear… Get up…I hear so audibly. Get UP! For righteousness sake Arise…repent. Barefooted Dreams…
I am tired of trying…
I am tired of trying (severely straining the powers of endurance.) Using others hesitation as an excuse (justify) for my slow feet. My dreams are mine and my diligence and faith are the keys to their fulfillment. I identify, eliminate and conquer. My enemies quake at my feet. Lela Jefferson, (c) 2009 All Rights Reserved….
This morning…
This morning I woke up. Stumbling grasping for answers. Lost in a fog. Not sure of whether I was up or down. Yet smart enough to reach out and call HIS name… Jesus! Lela Jefferson, (c) 2009 All Rights Reserved. http://www.memoirsofablackgirl.com
When Home No Longer Feels Like Home
We all at times must learn how to detach from the cord and go and explore on our own. We must leave so that we may become who we are supposed to be and more. However, we all should realize, before we soar we must crawl and sometimes fall. Picking yourself up from the ashes…
Memoirs of a Black Girl Podcast Series
Memoirs of a Black Girl Podcast Series “Come take a journey with me as I share my poetry and other writings with you. Experience what makes me laugh, cry and the life lessons I am STILL learning.” – Lela Jefferson