Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 21 August 1997 — Page 28
The Muncie Times, August 21,1997, Page 28
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The Muncie Times retains the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. But because of the unique nature of poetry, we have suspended this rule for “Poet’s Corner”. African American poets often use the vernacular of the contemporary black experience. Their work is sometimes saturated with the language, rhythm and semantics of the streets. This language is their instrument, without which they cannot play their songs. At The Muncie Times, we will not try to stifle creativity. However, blatantly offensive, racist or sexist material will not be printed, of course, and we do reserve the right to choose which works to publish.
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My Father
How Will I Be Eulogized?
The Best Mom is My Mom
Never knew my biological father well
What would the world be
I would really say that my mom is the best
Seen him briefly as a child
If ev’rybody were like Me?
She brought me into this world
He never told me he loved me
How many causes would be fought for?
And I love her for that
Nor expressions of his feelings towards me did he
How many lives would be set free?
I love the way my mom has raised me
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She has raised me to the best of her ability
But I do know my father Jesus
Free to live, too love, to leam, to grow
She has always told me to try my best
He took me in as His own
Free to be just who they are
And to always put God first
Gave me a name and heritage to be proud of
Free, to wear their individuality
She has also said never let people discourage me
He shows His love to me daily
Without persecution or scar
Don't live your whole life wondering what people might
He washed me in cleansing waters
say about you
Robed me in His righteousness
How will I be eulogized?
I love my mom for keeping her head up
Covers me with His blood
Will someone stumble over their words?
Through the bad tiipes and even the good times
Took me in His arms and gave me peace
Or with my life would I have served?
My mom has always made sure I’ve had the best
And on top of all that
And not the worst
He gave me a promise of eternal life
Did I lend a helping hand?
She has always been by my side even if I did something
O’ what a Father I have
Did I try to understand?
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Did I leave a word of hope along the way?
She was always there
Thank you Jesus for being my father
She’s always there for me when Tm hurt, discouraged
by Mamita Moore
Or just need someone to talk to
Kathy L. Williams
I love her for her strength I love her for her courage I just love her for being her
BLACK INVENTORS
AND THEIR INVENTIONS
PAPER
AFRICANS
PRINTING PRESS
W.A. LAV ALETTE
AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT
R.B. SPIKES
CHESS
AFRICANS
ENVELOPE SEAL
F.W. LESLIE
STREET SWEEPER
CHARLES BROOKS
ALPHABET
AFRICANS
LASER FUELS
LESTER LEE
URINALYSIS MACHINE
DEWEY SANDERSON
MEDICINE
AFRICANS
PRESSURE COOKER
MAURICE W. LEE
HORSE RIDING SADDLE
WM. D. DAVIS
CIVILIZATION
AFRICANS
WINDOW CLEANER
A.L LEWIS
SHOE
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AEROPLANE PROPELLING
JAMES S. ADAMS
PENCIL SHARPER
JOHN L. LOVE
PLAYER PIANO
JOSEPH DICKINSON
BISCUIT CUTTER
A.P. ASHBOURNE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
TOMJ. MARSHALL
ARM FOR RECORD PLAYER
JOSEPH DICKINSON
FOLDING BED
LC. BAILEY
LOCK
W.A. MARTIN
DOOR STOP
0. DORSEY
COIN CHANGER
JAMES A. BAUER
SHOE LASTING MACHINE
JAN MATZELIGER
DOOR KNOB
0. DORSEY
ROTARY ENGINE
ANDREW J BEARD
LUBRICATORS
ELIJAH McCOY
PHOTO PRINT WASH
CLATONIA J. DORTICUS
CAR COUPLER
ANDREW J. BEARD
ROCKET CATAPULT
HUGH MACDONALD
PHOTO EMBOSSING MACHINE
CLATONIA J. DORTICUS
LETTER BOX
G.E. BECKET
ELEVATOR
ALEXANDER MILES
POSTAL LETTER BOX
P.B. DOWING
STAINLESS STEEL PADS
ALFRED BENJAMIN
GAS MASK
GARRETT MORGAN
TOILET (COMMODE)
T. ELKINS
TORPEDO DISCHARGER
H. BRADBERRY
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
GARRETT MORGAN
FURNITURE CASTER
DAVID A. FISHER
DISPOSABLE SYRINGE
PHIL BROOKS
HAIR BRUSH
LYDA NEWMAN
GUITAR
ROBERT FLEMMING JR.
HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
MARIE BROWN
HEATING FURNACE
ALICE H. PARKER
GOLF TEE
GEORGE F. GRANT
CORN PLANTER
HENRY BLAIR
AIR SHIP (BLIMP)
J.F PICKERING
MOTOR
J. GREGORY
COTTON PLANTER
HENRY BLAIR
FOLDING CHAIR
PURDY / SADGWAR
THERMO HAIR CURLERS
SOLOMON HARPER
IRONING BOARD
SARAH BOONE
HAND STAMP
W.B. PURVIS
LANTERN
MICHEAL HARNEY
STREET SWEEPERS
C.B BROOKS
FOUNTAIN PEN
W.B. PURVIS
GAS BURNER
B.F. JACKSON
HORSE BRIDLE BIT
L F. BROWN
DUST PAN
L.P. RAY
KITCHEN TABLE
H.A. JACKSON
HORSE SHOES
OSCAR BROWN
INSECT DESTROYER GUN
A C. RICHARDSON
BICYCLE FRAME
ISSAC R. JOHNSON
LAWN MOWER
JOHN A. BURR
BABY BUGGY
W.H. RICHARDSON
WRENCH
JOHN A JOHNSON
TYPEWRITER
BURRIDGE & MARSHMAN
SUGAR REFINEMENT
N. RILLIEUX
EYE PROTECTOR
P. JOHNSON
TRAIN ALARM
R A. BUTLER
CLOTHS DRIERS
G.T. SAMPSON
EGG BEATER
WJOHNSON
IMAGE CONVERTER
GEO. CARRUTHER
CELLULAR PHONE
HENRY SAMPSON
DEFROSTER
FREDERICK M. JONES
FOR RADIATION DETECTOR GEO. CARRUTHER
PRESSING COMB
- WALTER SAMMONS
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
FREDERICK M. JONES
PEANUT BUTTER
GEO. W. CARVER
CURTAIN ROD
S.R. SCOTTRON
TWO-CYCLE GAS ENGINE
FREDERICK M. JONES
PAINTS AND STAINS
GEO. W CARVER
LAWN SPRINKER
J.W. SMITH
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
FREDERICK M. JONES
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