Poems

When storms arise and shadows fall, And doubts like whispers start to call, I lift my eyes beyond the night, And trust in God – my guiding light.   When

When shadows fall and skies turn gray, And hope feels like it slips away, When every step is rough and steep, And nights are long with little sleep.   Hold

When shadows fall and hopes collapse, When dreams are dashed like broken glass, The heart grows heavy, eyes may weep, Yet faith remind, the Lord will keep.   Disappointment knocks

It stood before me, tall and wide, A shadow I could not outride. Its voice was thunder, sharp and cold, A tale of “can’t” it always told.   It whispered

The stone is rolled, the veil is torn, A risen King greets Easter morn. But now the crowds have gone away, And quiet falls on Monday’s day.   Yet still

Stand firm, dear soul, when tempests rise, And shadows dance with whispered lies. For character, a fortress tall, Must never bend, must never fall.   The world may tempt with

“Hey Black Child” is a famous poem written by Useni Eugene Perkins. It is an inspirational piece that encourages Black children to recognize their potential, dream big, and work toward