Category Archives: african american poetry

Greene Onion

Posted on February 27, 2019 by whenquiet

Speaking my truth, creatively, reminds me of an onion. Removal of the thin outer layer is necessary to arrive at the juice. In honor of Black History Month, I offer two snippets of my Greene Onion….Humble salutes to Sojourner Truth, … Continue reading →

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To My Only Child

Posted on March 27, 2017 by whenquiet

To my Only Child (c) I remember when you were only a child, I penned a poem to you explained how life might sometimes be harsh and cold, unfair and cruel This poem on paper somehow disappeared but my beautiful … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning

Posted on March 6, 2016 by whenquiet

by Anna Greene Dell’Era copyright On this early Sunday morning My heart is open to pray I kneel at my throne of worship A melody comes my way Lord, you are so amazing Your touch, so warm yet light You … Continue reading →

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I Am The Hill And The Mountain

Posted on July 25, 2015 by whenquiet

My heart remains in bruise mode, Countenance in alert Experiencing racial injustice at times, know it’s intended to hurt. Supremacy in any form, shape, color or size is bonafide genocide. My country ’tis of thee Result of cause and effect … Continue reading →

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Midnight Apricot

Posted on June 24, 2015 by whenquiet

Apulian treats, especially apricots, embrace Apulian heat.. at midnight, when you may still be hot. Calms the palate when one’s desire is more than salad. And in the a.m. apricot pie dates cappaccino initiates a poetry flow. Poetry and Photography … Continue reading →

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Lord, Do You Hear Me?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by whenquiet

LORD, You must be tired of the black mamas/papas wails of grief Ricocheting off streets of gray concrete. Chaos unisoned in conflicting waves Skeletons of past discord Rattling as the war is waged. Lord, You must be tired Of seeing … Continue reading →

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