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A Poet Like Me

Happy Black History Month

By L.I.EPublished 12 months ago 1 min read
A Poet Like Me
Photo by Oladimeji Odunsi on Unsplash

A black poet like me

Who set her words free

To set the world free

Free from the tribulations of division

Into a state of power and self-love

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L.I.E

Hey, I'm Emily! Thanks for reading. Hope you read something that inspires you. Or something that you find relatable.

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  • angela hepworth11 months ago

    Angelou is absolutely incredible, a legend. Happy Black History Month! ♥️♥️

  • Gregory Payton12 months ago

    Beautiful poem Emily. I recognize that lady from the quarters, my wife was saving for our Granddaughter. Well Done Emily.

  • Mother Combs12 months ago

    She was a brilliant creator, we should all strive to be like she was <3

  • Sibley Shamra12 months ago

    Wow! You said so much with such little words! Very nice work Emily! :)

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