tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post3013847704070768187..comments2023-07-17T02:47:53.243-07:00Comments on moanerplicity: Endangered At 17: Poem For Trayvon MartinMoanerplicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-12149195376937119832012-05-27T12:30:58.520-07:002012-05-27T12:30:58.520-07:00My point exactly, Karen. And in the past it has b...My point exactly, Karen. And in the past it has been, in the present it is, & in the future it could very well be any one of us. Mindsets have to change or else there will be many more Trayvons among us with tragic ends.<br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-14993229877434587562012-05-18T12:51:37.952-07:002012-05-18T12:51:37.952-07:00oh yes!!! How deadly can one be? Brotha- Twin awes...oh yes!!! How deadly can one be? Brotha- Twin awesome words from your pen. Cause this could have been any one of us!!!HoNeyBlikkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136300965845881826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-74505293675165656722012-04-02T08:56:33.680-07:002012-04-02T08:56:33.680-07:00yes my friend, i received the first one. THANK YOU...yes my friend, i received the first one. THANK YOU. please feel free to come back.<br /><br />be well :)angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457899003599997045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-47223550783654639732012-04-02T04:56:06.814-07:002012-04-02T04:56:06.814-07:00I thinks we do what we do because to sit by & ...I thinks we do what we do because to sit by & wish & hope for this miscarriage of justice to suddenly heal itself seems hallow & useless. I'm glad you made it into the circle.<br /><br /><br />You's a good woman, Anna May Ruby Pearl Opal Belle Ollie Bess Clampett! *smiles*<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-34928932615871421372012-04-01T08:39:44.103-07:002012-04-01T08:39:44.103-07:00Sigh...
I went to a prayer circle held at Justin ...Sigh...<br /><br />I went to a prayer circle held at Justin Herman Plaza here in downtown Oakland. <br />Brenda Grisham, the mother of slain child Christopher called the circle.<br /><br />I was late, but they opened the circle and included me anyway. There were 15 of us. The uncle of slain nephew Oscar Grant joined us as well.<br /><br />I'm glad that when 2 or 3 are gathered in the Lord&Anna Reneehttp://nachalooman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-3518502106288799462012-03-29T10:39:38.826-07:002012-03-29T10:39:38.826-07:00@ Princess TB:
You're welcome. Thanks for rea...@ Princess TB:<br /><br />You're welcome. Thanks for reading... & commenting. <br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-19150274482286683692012-03-28T22:26:22.430-07:002012-03-28T22:26:22.430-07:00moved. touched. thanks moanerplicity....
:)moved. touched. thanks moanerplicity.... <br /><br />:)angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457899003599997045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-56791509312656487082012-03-27T15:59:50.549-07:002012-03-27T15:59:50.549-07:00@gayte-keeper:
Thanks. Only when I'm motivate...@gayte-keeper:<br /><br />Thanks. Only when I'm motivated, my Brotha.<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-42498249870280938332012-03-27T10:29:32.324-07:002012-03-27T10:29:32.324-07:00You have such a way with words!You have such a way with words!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948903601663342276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-29836727554951288092012-03-26T10:50:52.580-07:002012-03-26T10:50:52.580-07:00@ Free Spirit Butterfly:
Thanks so much or your ...@ Free Spirit Butterfly:<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much or your unique perspective, as both a Law Enforcement Officer & as a Black Mother.<br /><br />When I was younger, I once worked in retail. The manager of the place had a code he used whenever young Black men entered the store. He would get on the intercom & announce "220!" (meaning 2 hands... 20 fingers = stealing!) <br Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-70582570332239483852012-03-26T04:47:20.112-07:002012-03-26T04:47:20.112-07:00Lovely poem!
Got me reminiscing about my youth :-)...Lovely poem!<br />Got me reminiscing about my youth :-)<br /><br />Although I'm in Law Enforcement, it's still a hidden fear that I hold for my son. He's 24, living in the inner city and is not exempt from the sterotype. I've told him time and time again to be safe and very aware of his surroudnings. Not to get gas at night or use the ATM, etc... I trust that the Lord will A Free Spirit Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15875209868146874354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-86424262787834873732012-03-26T03:45:39.942-07:002012-03-26T03:45:39.942-07:00@ J:
Interestingly, while writing this, when the ...@ J:<br /><br />Interestingly, while writing this, when the focus of the poem turned to Trayvon, I too caught a case of the chills.<br /><br />Thanks Bruh Pen<br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-24536217118718416022012-03-26T03:43:29.456-07:002012-03-26T03:43:29.456-07:00@ Reggie:
Thanks man. I'm sure many of us can...@ Reggie:<br /><br />Thanks man. I'm sure many of us can recall what it felt like to be male, Black & 17 in America.<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-27151968778789774072012-03-26T03:40:54.015-07:002012-03-26T03:40:54.015-07:00@ Chet: Thanks for reading & for feeling, my ...@ Chet: Thanks for reading & for feeling, my brotha.<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-61331353670069877362012-03-25T18:23:04.725-07:002012-03-25T18:23:04.725-07:00This gave me chills Bro. Beautifully penned.This gave me chills Bro. Beautifully penned.jae octoberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15812743531934424257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-44915709473701635452012-03-25T18:03:07.830-07:002012-03-25T18:03:07.830-07:00That was very touching and well written my brother...That was very touching and well written my brother.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-21468913970417322822012-03-25T15:43:54.824-07:002012-03-25T15:43:54.824-07:00Thank you my brotha for scribing this for our litt...Thank you my brotha for scribing this for our little brotha Trevon. Tears cloud my eyes.Chethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883472492247470269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-74190455902805893172012-03-25T06:52:42.725-07:002012-03-25T06:52:42.725-07:00@ Roger:
Thanks so much for reading, feeling &...@ Roger:<br /><br />Thanks so much for reading, feeling & wanting to share this poem with others. I appreciate this, knowing that there are so many out there, perhaps millions of us, who feel the exact same way. <br /><br /><br />One Love.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-40810761650710650572012-03-25T06:50:14.122-07:002012-03-25T06:50:14.122-07:00P.S. @ Val: Not sure what the hell is happening w...P.S. @ Val: Not sure what the hell is happening w/ this site & its the comment section... but I sense something is definitely amiss.<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-87596695304912433282012-03-25T06:48:39.278-07:002012-03-25T06:48:39.278-07:00@ Val:
I agree, Val. There's only so much pa...@ Val:<br /><br />I agree, Val. There's only so much pain, grief and anger people can or will take before something within explodes! Thankfully, those engaged in the numerous protests have collectively been keeping a cool head. Thus far!<br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-23329570716295387112012-03-25T06:46:04.709-07:002012-03-25T06:46:04.709-07:00@ Lovebabz:
If only writing poetry for the Trayvo...@ Lovebabz:<br /><br />If only writing poetry for the Trayvons of this world would in some way help to cure this global sickness. If only! Then my work on earth would be done.<br /><br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-33822046952600928672012-03-25T06:43:50.122-07:002012-03-25T06:43:50.122-07:00@ Miz:
Thanks, Sista Pen. I too wish there was ...@ Miz:<br /><br />Thanks, Sista Pen. I too wish there was never a reason for me to write pieces like this one. But looking back, sadly, I've had to write them for the last TWO decades! <br /><br />The more things change, it seems the more they stay the same. :-(<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-10041678139808449602012-03-25T06:32:42.445-07:002012-03-25T06:32:42.445-07:00I was so moved by your poem that I'm featuring...I was so moved by your poem that I'm featuring it in my blog post for tomorrow, March 26, and linking my readers here.Roger Poladopouloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066431272489975794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-16634484291598966822012-03-25T04:47:53.763-07:002012-03-25T04:47:53.763-07:00The circumstances that led to these eloquent words...The circumstances that led to these eloquent words are both regretable and tragic. A beautiful and fitting tribute to Trayvon Martin.Roger Poladopouloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066431272489975794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-14744282154602422132012-03-24T18:29:59.564-07:002012-03-24T18:29:59.564-07:00Generation after generation this just keeps happen...Generation after generation this just keeps happening. At some point we will collectively get tired of this and there's going to be trouble.<br /><br /><br /><br />I tried to comment this morning but I guess blogger ate that comment.Valhttp://commentarybyvalentina.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com