BAS Celebrates National Poetry Month

[Black Author Showcase]

Week One: Dominique Watson, Sybil Shephard, Scott Smith

Dominique Watson

I’ve Noticed: I’ve paid Attention

I see little things that aren't the way they should be
I've noticed
I've paid attention
Though I want things to be different,
I truly know they will never be
But the fact of the matter is
I've noticed
I've paid attention
I don't need a life changing moment to make me realize what's happening around me
Because I've noticed
I've paid attention
And in the path that I'm going, I don't have time to worry about it
But please don't think I haven't noticed or paid attention

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Sybil Shephard

Whatever it is

Is it the content of my character?
or the color of my skin?
Is it the way I put pen to paper?
As I express my thoughts within
whatever it is: it's the truth,
often it's the reality that sends your anger though the roof.
Mind games;
we all know how to play;
yet the choices and decisions we face occur on the a daily basis.
When things are good or even bad.
Occasionally things get a bit tough;
who knows the next step can lead to victory if we don't give up!

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Scott Smith
Passionate Heart

Passionate Heart It is the love within you.
The light of glory, that burns like fire within your soul.
Having an inconceivable talent is a blessing.
Not knowing why you desire to speak with such passion
That inspires others around you.
You have been blessed with a God given talent
The ability to move a crowd to the sound your heart beat. Like the rhythm of drums sounding off one by one.
The chain reaction has begun
I have touched you,
I have done my job
Now it is up to you to inspire someone
To keep love alive, just pass it on
Having passion for life that illuminates like a light from above
Descending on earth like a pure white dove.
I come from the Lord with this
My untouchable gift of a passionate heart.