Blessed & Curvy

Lately it has been splattered all over the news African American male shot in the back African American male killed while in police custody African American youth killed while in playground African American male killed while walking through his neighborhood Makes you question what is happening Makes you scared to send your love one out Camera phones are required Bull’s-eye on your back is how our males feel I'm seeing friendships ending on Facebook because a mother is teaching son how to survive to be at least 21 See it’s bring back memories for majority See we're seeing our men leave not coming back We're remembering them being lynched from trees We're remembering them being burned We're remembering them being beat beyond recognition.  We're angry because the Civil Rights Movement was for all We shall overcome is what we sang It's the year 2015 and as parents, aunts, uncles, cousins we...

Can I Get A Witness By Patricia A. Saunders Approaching the 50th Birthday Club I am getting so much advice People sharing their war stories i.e. when you turn 50 you will feel this way, you can't drink milk, and watch out for spicy food. You will find gray hairs in places only you and God know about Oh and don't forget you will feel aches and pains It almost scares you to turn 50 I am always on the go! Skin soft and still have a glow I know my body and as I approach 50 I want to be here longer so I am trying to eat right, more greens, and less fat I am walking more and sitting less I want to be a young 50 I want to still live life I don't want to think of it as I am preparing to die I am getting wiser and looking at ways to increase my 401k But I rather do that than not be okay So Miss Clairol is becoming my friend Colors like Auburn, Midnight Blue, and Honey Blonde For the different looks that I will ponder I am not complaining about approaching ...

I Can't Breathe With all the recent killings showcased on the news So many protests here and there I am sitting here wondering what year are we in Is it 2015? Or is it 1950? Everyone should feel safe Everyone must respect each other We have people killing each other We have mothers crying over their child We have children growing up without a parent Does it make it right that someone known throughout the community Someone who is of large frame Comes up against someone smaller Back up is called A technique to subdue ended wrong Now we all are divided I can't breathe is the last words he said The media has played it out The officer wasn't found guilty The community is in an uproar As a world wide community we are suffering We are turning out backs against those to protect and serve They are apprehensive in handling a situations As a woman the nurturer I am crying I am saying we shall overcome I am praying that one day we can all get along I a...

There was a show that aired on VH1 about Black Greek Sororities Sister People were in an uproar who had pledged in the Greek organizations Others who never pledged but seen it as an exploitation of Black women in a negative view taken away from the purpose of what these organizations stand for. What do you think? If you haven't seen it you can check it out on YouTube. You can go to OnDemand. There is a protest taking place on tweeter to the advertisers of these shows Let me know what you think? Thanks Patricia A. Saunders- Author of Let It Rain www.patriciaasaunders.com

Fear For My Sons Though I didn't birth you I see you as my sons Some are Ivy league and others from the block Walking down the street you're judged Walking into a store you're followed because you aren't supposed to be there It is 2014 and times are supposed to have changed Why does it feel like it's 1950's and I can't sit at the counter of the diner Fear For My Sons So many are taken away by gun shots or police brutality So many are taken away by hands of their own race I fear for you because turning 21 is rare That your Mother has to bury you and it should be the other way around I fear for you that you will be in jail one time and it becomes a way of life That you won't be able to cope out here Fear For My Sons That you won't get gray hair That you won't see your children graduate That you won't walk your daughter down the aisle That you will be a innocent by stander in the wrong place That you won...

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This Too Shall Pass Sitting at the window wondering what is next What will the future hold? People are being laid off Houses are being foreclosed on More people are sleeping in their cars Though it might seem like you are at the end of the road This too shall pass Children are being gunned down at school Schools where  you think they are safe They are going to get an education Someone decides to shoot first This too shall pass Food prices going up More and more can’t afford to eat Parents forgoing so that their children have something Oh when will this end? Planes dropping Cars crashing Trains off track Afraid to turn on the TV because there is something else The world is looking for an answer Hear the elders saying stay on your knees and pray This too shall pass By Author Patricia A. Saunders www.squareup.com/market/patricia-saunders