LISELLE POWDER

 

Oh Mama

 

Mamma you came from humble beginnings that started from the backbone of ancestors’

 grassroots from civilization of culture that stretched far and wide from the mother land.

Mama your generosity and outstretched hand of compassion,

saved the lives of the innocent, they were lost, but God had a plan,

 that moved in your spirit to reach out to the despair.

Mama, you heed the call, you were chosen even your own gave permission,

to be a labor of strength to young voices, young minds that kept on,

 searching for that one thing they couldn’t find.

Mama, you didn’t neglect your own as your soul was a house of refuge,

giving of yourself, giving of your time, your energy, your space, your place,

your heart that beats and burns in desperation to care, to share, to save, to love.

The unwanted, the unspoken, silent voices that couldn’t fend for themselves. LOST.

Mama OH MAMA!!!! with a grieved heart at times your spoken word

was your truth, you were an angel of light, that walked this earth with grace, humility,

and strength. Hungry mouths were fed, even a place to rest their head. YOU WERE LIFE.

Mama, I know you, I felt your passion, your determination,

even your name is carried amongst leaders,

they were part of that journey with you, even now they praise you.

Mama thank you as you rest in eternal peace with all your sacrifices,

it will not be forgotten, a chosen servant of the mighty God,

given of yourself even in heaven.

 

She’s Royal

 

One day to cry and say yes, we made it,

but we are not there yet.

Holding hands like entwined wool

of all shapes, colors, size and textures.

Black, brown, white and in between,

cry the same cry, shed the same tears.

Strong and resilient, we glow and shine,

through pain, with hidden fears.

Giving birth to creation, as burden bearers,

we hear, listen, and speak with soft

tones, we are the comforters.

We are the head rest and shoulders to cry on.

We are the laps to use as pillows, for

stories and lullabies.

We are the mind set thinkers the planners.

We are the earth, the soil the grassroots,

of foundation.

We are chains and shackles that after being,

whipped and bruised, we drag our feet.

Bruised hands, we still proclaimed our salvation.

We are the mothers, daughters, sisters, friends,

grandmothers, aunts, a bond,

that no one can comprehend.

We are the peacekeepers, and lawmakers,

we are a force to be reckon with

as headmasters.

Our heart is gold that gives light to

the hurting, we are the protectors.

We are like sparkling waters that runs,

through valleys and streams

quenching the thirsty souls

and healing humanity.

What’s her name?

Her name is worthy, cause it’s her space,

her place, it’s her race, she’s

just another face, in this time,

to be noticed.

As she removes her veil, her aura,

brings light, shine woman just shines.

They are waiting for you.

 

When Women Speak, Speak Life

 

You are fearfully and wonderfully made Psalm 139 v 14. At times it’s hard to put those positive words in your mouth, it’s a struggle to raise your head and shine through the pain.

The silent tears that no one sees. Hiding in your own shadows, don’t want to be found. It takes guts and stamina to stand strong, upbeat, and to believe everything is going to be alright.

There are many reasons why women feel down, lost, unworthy, unloved and lack of self-esteem.

 

So how do you move forward? What can be done to promote self-worth. Women today are faced with so many challenges, motherhood is the biggest challenge of all. Support is the key to uplift each other and speak positivity. Women that display radiance is a blessing to all, she is loved by her children, her peers and loved ones. But love for self must come first. Remember those words at the beginning?

Women have the power to nurture, grow, teach and educate one another. Instead of using words to bring down one another, use words to compliment and empower her and build her self-esteem.

Women love to be complemented, love to be given praise, which makes her unique. She is special,

she’s royalty, she’s a queen and chosen. Look at yourself in front of the mirror, start speaking strong, affirmations words that is repeated daily that can help. Even if it’s one word a day, just start slowly. Speak life, speak love, speak overcoming.

Once the body feels the difference of being fed that positive food, everything falls into place.

It’s a journey to keep pushing forward, it’s a journey to stretch your faith, to overcome, to smile or even speak,

but never give up. Having peace in the storm, with praying hands that worshiped and bending knees that carried scars of being bruised daily, is a sign of progress.

Love yourself, be your best friend and do something that you enjoy bringing peace to your mind and your spirit. Speak life.

Let God be the center or your life, seek him daily, let him be a part of your journey. You will find peace, joy and ways to achieve the better part of you.

There will be times you will feel like giving up, but don’t.

Keep believing, let your mind be free and open to new things, give yourself challenges to complete your goals and don’t forget see yourself as WORTHY!!

 

LISELLE POWDER

 

LISELLE POWDER was born in the small Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago. Born to Edwina Warner (deceased) and Bindley Powder. She is the last of six siblings. She is divorced and a mother of two daughters and a granddaughter. Having migrated to the US in 2014, she decided to write poetry about her experiences coming to America. She met with Edna White an Author, and the rest was history. Liselle has written in Edna’s book “No Sweet Meat Tell Me the Truth” and contribute to the school newspaper where she works. Liselle held her first poetry show on July 10th, 2021, she also writes in Ms. Edna’s Magazine called “SPEAK MAGAZINE.” and wrote her first short story titled “Teenage Mom” and her poetry book titled “Still Overcoming”. Her short story “Teenage Mom” together with other short stories, is a combination by different authors coming together for the Anthology “Women Write Now” which was launched in November in 2022. With her continuous writing, she was entered in an Anthology for the months of June, July and November of 2020, also June and July of 2021, and for July 2022. Liselle was awarded the Cheryl R Canton Incentive and the Willie Henry Riddick Memorial Award in June 2021, for winning an essay competition placing first. Liselle wrote another book entitled “Welcome to America,” which is on Amazon. Liselle is also an artist and has also sold some of her work. Liselle was honored and one of her poems was chosen for Black Poetry Day, in October 2022., and the reviews was excellent. Liselle will be honored in August and September at a gala ceremony for her contribution to writing. Liselle hopes one day to have her first Art Show soon. Liselle has come a long way and she strives to be the best of top poets and artist the world is yet to see.