Thursday, December 1, 2016

RENEE’ B. DRUMMOND-BROWN

RENEE’ B. DRUMMOND-BROWN

DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO WALL STREET?

3 lefts
NO RIGHTS
Stop at His light
There you are,
Wall street.
‘Somethin’
ain’t
quite right.

They come out
their gates
‘swanging’
Wall Street
in awe,
sophisticated cars,
gang ‘bangin’
3 piece suits
neck ties
designer shoes
and all.
Hair cuts
sharp as a tack,
white men dressed in black.
Tall,
handsome,
chauffeured
in fancy cars,
eating
none other
than the exquisite
‘CAVIAR’

Fatal attraction…
BULLSEYE,
targets
on their backs,
‘dem’
sweet ‘talkin’ babes
who strut their stuff
 in the midnight.
Honk; honk
hey
beep; beep
Do you know the way to Wall Street?

3 lefts
NO RIGHTS
Stop at His light
There you are,
Wall street.
‘Somethin’
ain’t
quite right.

Hotels
Motels
Sugar Hill Gang
‘sang’
Holiday Inn,
If those wives ain’t acting right
It’s A OK
to take their street ‘walkin’ friends
But WATCH now,
you don’t
CATCH
a lil’
‘somethin’
‘somethin’
In the
‘END’

Blood on their hands
Deciding our fate
Federal Reserve Banks
value
 what these men
thINK
about our name
over
‘sum’
Scotch on the rocks,
lil’
Vodka too,
rum and coke
mixed ‘wit’
‘sum’ powder
will just
have to do
Do you know the way to Wall Street?

3 lefts
NO RIGHTS
Stop at His light
There you are,
Wall street.
‘Somethin’
ain’t
quite right.

Gucci,
Louis Vuitton,
Versatchi,
are their wives
best friends.
Oh My,
did I forget
Ralph Lauren?
Oscar de la Renta,
Donna Karan too
Diamond rings
Fur coats
BLING; BLING!!!
Yeah
‘Dem’ wives
KNOW
 just what to do.
Really…
who’s ‘pimpin’ who?
Designer fragrances
are their faves,
Joy by Jean Patou
Michael Kors
Chloe’
Clive Christian-Imperial Majesty
Coco Chanel
and
lest we forget,
DKNY, Golden Delicious
whew!
“Who’s REALLY ‘playin’ who???”
JOKES ON YOU…
Oh,
almost forgot
Le’ dog
Lil’ Fluff’s
dog house
air conditioned,
built in spas
NON STOP…
THE
bells and whistles
yelp,
she gets hers;
she got it all.
Do You Know the Way to Wall Street?

3 lefts
NO RIGHTS
Stop at His light
There you are,
Wall street.
‘Somethin’
ain’t
quite right.

Stock markets
up
Interest rates
down,
Dowell
skyrockets
and
Lil’ Ms. Sallie Mae,
well you know
‘THE DEAL’,
she isn’t around.
Instead,
Ms. Stewart
takes a nose dive
for the good old’ ‘boys’
in town.
Things don’t go their way
they’ll
‘sho’ ‘nuff’,
take a bridge
before life gets their last say.
Do You Know the Way to Wall Street?

3 lefts
NO RIGHTS
Stop at His light
There you are,
Wall street.
‘Somethin’
ain’t
quite right.

 ‘Boyz’, ‘toyz’
and lil’ ‘girlz’ on the side;
do you know the way to Wall street
and
can I hitch a ride?
3 lefts
NO RIGHTS
Stop at His light
There you are,
Wall street.
‘Somethin’
ain’t
quite right.

Dedicated to: The BROKE lil’ rich people
All Rights Reserved@ October 2, 2016.



YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT

She said
I do,
to you,
with his baby
on the way.
Eve, ain’t got nothing
on this type of game

She grows
quietly in pain,
all the while praying
the DNA
Reveals hubby’s
genes
but…
somehow
she knows;
she knows,
that’s
hopelessly insane,
cause
she’s only been with him
give or take

Unsure
of what to say
and do,
she walks around
dejectedly
head hung low,
growing in shame.

9 months
of ecstasy
minus
consequences,
agonies,
insult to injury
pleas,
labor pains,
contractions
yeah,
even
calling her out…
by another’s last name!

But hubby knows;
he knows,
and stays
for better or for worse,
calling his step-son
his own.
He knows;
He knows
And never ONCE threw her a stone.

Dedicated to: Here comes the judge!
All Rights Reserved@ September 30, 2016.



FOLLOW ‘DA’ YELLOW BRICK ROAD (OH MY)

Off to SEE a Wizard in Oz???
Hmm
Dorothy ‘wit’ friend’s like us
Who needs ‘luv’?
Friends
A state of mutual trust
Shared tween only us
What ‘kinda’ friends
Show
‘Dis’ love?
‘Wit’ friend’s like ‘deeze’
Again Dorothy
Who needs ‘luv’?
A lil’ bump on Ms. Dorothy’s head
‘An’ her
Storm clouds rise
Her
strong winds they blow
She can’t withstand
Being thrown to and fro
So…
She bails ship
From home
Yeah…
This kind of friend will leave you ‘fend’ in Kansas
ALL ALONE!!!
‘Da’ Scarecrow bums along
‘Freeloadin’ Freddie
Can’t stand on his own
You guessed right
Pick a straw
Short man out
Get him fired up
Yep
Yep
Yep
Up, up, up
‘An’ away…
He’s out!
Mr. Tin Man
Old man down
Rusty round ‘da’ edge
In ‘da’ club
Ol’ G’s
Known to thee
Corrupting minors
Game so weak
But…
You ‘da’ man
You ‘da’ man
Scraping oil from cans
Go sit down
‘An’ leave ‘da’ ‘youngins’ stand
Young men SEE visions
Old men
Dream dreams
Come out ‘dem’ clubs
‘Wit’ kids
‘An’
ACT..
Like your eighty-three
King of the jungle
Hmm
‘Hidin’ behind a lil’ girl
Instigator
Yeah ‘dat’ be you
‘Talkin’ trash
WRITING checks your hind can’t cash
All ‘da’ while expecting
‘Evr’ybody’ to jump in
Your mess
While you snake
Slither
‘Outta’ it
Leaving your friends to bite ‘da’ dust
‘An’ another one down
But to you
No big deal; what’s the fuss?
*FOLLOWING*
‘Da’ Yellow Brick Road
‘Wit’ friends like ‘dis’
‘Da’ blind shall lead ‘da’ blind
‘An’
Ev’rybody falls in ‘dat’ ditch
‘An’ you know THIS
If it weren’t true
I wouldn’t’ve told you it
Friends
A state of mutual trust
Shared tween only us!!!
What kind of friends
Show
‘Dis’ love?
‘Wit’ friend’s like ‘deeze’
Who needs ‘luv’?
All Rights Reserved@ July 4, 2016.

RENEE’ B. DRUMMOND-BROWN


RENEE’ DRUMMOND-BROWN, is an accomplished poetess with experience in creative writing. She is a (Summa Cum Laude) graduate of Geneva College of Western Pennsylvania and The Center for Urban Biblical Ministry (CUBM). Renee’ is still in pursuit of excellence towards her mark for higher education.

She is working on her fourth book and has numerous works published globally which can be seen in cubm.org/news, KWEE Magazine (Liberian L. Review), Leaves of Ink Magazine, New Pittsburgh Courier, Raven Cage Poetry and Prose Ezine Magazine, Realistic Poetry International, Scarlet Leaf Publishing House, SickLit Magazine, The Metro Gazette Publishing Company, Inc., Tuck, and Whispers Magazine just to name a few.

Civil Rights Activist, Ms. Rutha Mae Harris, Original Freedom Singer of the Civil Rights Movement, was responsible for having Drummond-Brown’s very first poem published in the Metro Gazette Publishing Company, Inc., in Albany, GA. Renee’ also has poetry published in several anthologies and honorable mentions to her credit in various writing outlets. The Multicultural Student Services Office of Geneva College presented her with 2nd prize in the Undergraduate Essay Contest. Renee’ also won and/or placed in several poetry contests globally.

She was Poet of the Month Winner in the prestigious Potpourri Poets/Artists Writing Community and in the running for Poet of the Year. She has even graced the cover of KWEE Magazine in the month of May, 2016. Her love for creative writing is undoubtedly displayed through her very unique style and her work solidifies her as a force to be reckoned with in the literary world of poetry. Renee’ is inspired by non-other than Dr. Maya Angelou, because of her, Renee’ posits “Still I write, I write, and I’ll write!” 

15 comments :

  1. Hello My sweet sister Renee You are a star all by your self.. You are simply amazing and don't you ever stop your poetry is right on!!! love you girl..

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    1. Author Deborah Brooks-Langford, thank you for being the first to show me support behind this magnificent honor. I am still on cloud nine, ten, eleven, twelve and steadily moving upward! Then to top that all off; my poem "Do You Know the Way To Wall Street?" made it in the top 10 poems for the week! Now who could ask for more than that? Pittsburgh Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight).

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  2. A Powerful Force in the Literary World ~ she writes from the depths that others are afraid to allow to be shown ~ not Renee. She makes sure you hear her voice on the mountaintops, across the vast ocean, inside of Stars, for she is a Star in every sense of the world and her work has blown me away ever since I read and was glued to the first poem of hers I ever read!!!!

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    1. Author Susan Joyner-Stumpf, you will forever be a special Graphic Artist/Author to me; simply because, the very first (published) collaborated poem for me "Before The Apple" (Susan) and "Once the Apple Fell" (Renee') was collaborated with you and published in both of our books: "Tears of the Condor" by Author Susan Joyner-Stumpf (pg. 89-91) and "The Power of the Pen" by Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (pg. 36-38). I look forward to many other collaborated projects shared between us in the near future. I also look forward to the publication of my Wildfire Interview done with you earlier this year. Pittsburgh Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight).

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  3. Renee Drummond- Brown is one of the most outstanding wonderful awesome poetesses around. She writes from her heart, because subjects of importance and subjects of religion and faith she is one of the best poetesses out there, she is honest and understanding and she so deserves every honor, that can be given to her in the literary world.

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    1. Author Cindy Toth, Where would a poets voice of reasoning be without you in our ear? Our writing expectations are riding high because of your watchful eyes. You carefully pay close attention to the details that we pen from beginning to end, and then you skillfully give us feedback about the whole poem, while simultaneously, encouraging our poetic craft. Cindy, keep doing what you do, as only you can do it!!! Pittsburgh Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight).

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  4. SHOUT OUT TO "OUR POETRY ARCHIVE" FOR SELECTING "DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO WALL STREET?" by Author Renee' Drummond-Brown, for this weeks (December 2, 2016) top 10 poem. I am most honored especially to be up against 51 talented authors across the continent. I am truly grateful beyond measure and I thank you for the honor, Pittsburgh Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight).

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  5. Renee' Drummond-Brown is working hard at her craft and improving steady. She will soon be a published poem in and anthology titled: Dandelion In A Vase Of Roses expected release in Jan. 2007. Congrats Renee not only are you a talented writer but a kind and caring person.

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  6. Author/Editor/Publisher/Poet Michael Lee Johnson, what can I say about the hardest working poet who wears so many hats? Well I could say THANK YOU from across the globe in the literary world for all the lives that you have touched! I 'SEE' you at your craft, if no one else!!! Pittsburgh Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight).

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  7. Renee Drummond Brown writes with a colorful use of vocabulary keeping you mesmerized from beginning to end. She uses her gift to point out social issues that still remain in these modern times. The truths sometimes written in a southern drawl. Her words are raw and gritty, and seem to dance on the page, drawing the reader in. Truly a gifted writer. Barbara Suen

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    1. Shout out to my colleague; Author Barbara Suen, for always taking the time to up-lift her fellow artist of the poetic literary world. You never disappoint us, whether penning poetry and/or commenting on another's write(s). THANK YOU from the depths of my soul for always supporting your fellow authors. Pittsburgh Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight).

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  8. Renee you have done it again. Your latest book Power of the Pen is outstanding. Never let your pen stop.
    Jean New Mexico

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    1. Shout out to one of my biggest fans Jean from Albuquerque, New Mexico!!! Thank you for purchasing and reading every single book that I wrote to date. I also thank you for all of the love and support you have shown me over the years as an Author and for continuously following my journey/progress. The comments that you write/leave on my interviews, Amazon and honors such as this, are priceless. I cherish them all and mainly your dedication to Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight. Author Renee' Drummond-Brown

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    2. Peace and Blessing Sister Renee It's been a pleasure of meeting you at Geneva College it's been a very exciting spiritual journey with you. I had the pleasure to read your poetry and God is using you in a miraculous way through your poetry. In your book Renee Poem's with wings are Words in Flight. I write I write by Maya Angelo I love how you used the pen to write. To your book Sold Highest Bidder we all know it's God who has allowed you to use words to express His words to both believer and unbelievers alike. God not finish with you yet your sister in Christ Angie B.

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  9. Thank you my sister Angela for those up-lifting words as they relate to my poetic thought(s) and books. On another note* I totally agree with you about our college journey together; and it was a wonderful experience, because we both had what each other needed to get us through the hard times (which was, one another-LOL). It's funny but people come into one's life for different reasons at different seasons, and you my friend, could not have come into mine at a better time. I will forever cherish our fellowship as well as our friendship. Thank you for just being you and being there. As we further embark on our educational journeys; I thank God that we now have one another to climb the highest of high mountain(s). PS. I'll have your signed book "The Power of the Pen" in a couple of weeks. Thank you for all of your support. Author Renee' Drummond-Brown (Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight).

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