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They Started A War by Randall Barfield -"One is left with the horrible feeling now that war settles nothing; that to win a war is a... [70 words]
Remembering
A Pious Gent by Colin Baker - [11 words]
Rain Heading In From The West by Colin Baker A poem written to mark the many innocent deaths brought about by Western politica... [243 words]
The Love I Need by Dri - [236 words]
Entwined Hearts by Dri - [89 words]
Dad by Carla Thomson This poem is about my dad, and how he let my step-mom take over. My brother and I moved out after having to... [126 words]
(A)L(M)Ight(Y) by Buxton Read it, but don't love it. [113 words]
Your Fear by James Christopher McDermott - [90 words]
Yet Another Day... by Alvin Gladstone Another hectic day described in poetry. [185 words]
Who Said? by Yessayana Hartfield This poem is about courage and believing in yourself, when no one else believes in you, your parents,... [26 words]
What Are These? by Jacson A Bevens Can you tell? [53 words]
We're Both Drowning by Elizabeth Flores This is a poem I wrote just now. it took me about ten minutes so it might not be very good.... [66 words]
Was I Ever Once Worth The Time by M Q Walters Still trying to figure out what I'm worth....and why it seems to be easier for o... [75 words]
Waiting (2) by Ashley Burdett Just a poem about waiting for someone. [113 words]
Unexplanable by Carole Brogden This poem is about a time in my life when I wanted to do something but God didn't want me to and I... [119 words]
Umn Is All I Can Say by Yessayana Hartfield This poem is about handsom or beautiful women that make you Umn. [95 words]
Tiny Souls by Mary Tronti - [87 words]
The Wendy Williams Pu-Lease by Yessayana Hartfield A big Phat Shout Out to my girl Wendy Williams on her Pu-lease to the people who di... [203 words]
The Long Sleep That Steals Away Guilt by Uche Peter Umez Mirth gives way to dejection as a poet confronts his treachery and takes ... [129 words]
The Endless Struggle by Noah J A short poem/rap song about the World's problems. [290 words]
The Dibia's Lament by Uche Peter Umez Traditional values give way to modern acts. [111 words]
The Day The Levy Broke by Dawn Matley Maselli I am a RN in RI. I could not go to New Orleans to help, because people depend on my car... [776 words]
Taking Power by Suzannah Duff - [84 words]
Soul Meld by M Q Walters - [84 words]
Review ! A Myth.. by Sasu A blast at the lack of readers, but writers on this Forum. [108 words]
Reminiscences Of Nsukka by Uche Peter Umez Longing for a dearly beloved friend. [77 words]
Poems Of A Differant Tone by Delmar Burkett This is a few selection of poetry I've written throughout the basis of my life. [951 words]
Outside Your Window by Roberto J Moreno - [96 words]
Now And Never by Buxton - [53 words]
Love Prayers by Desi Williams It's... well, once you read it, it is self explanatory. [113 words]
Life Within by Inchara Its about the expectant mother-to-be. [98 words]
Just Not Today by Buxton - [121 words]
It by M Q Walters Just something different for me. [35 words]
It Was In The Middle Of Summer by Bancy Mwihaki Poem about love that was found then lost - poignant, nostalgic. [175 words]
It Is My Business by Yessayana Hartfield This poem is about other people business, but your own. [123 words]
Ich Leibe Dich Alexa by K H - [140 words]
I Shall... by Mary Tronti This little poem came to mind, as I was struggling to make it through the day with my illness. I giv... [65 words]
I Love My Lord by Bg Ryan - [104 words]
His Pain by Ken Harbec I am glad I had the chance to see his eyes that night. [20 words]
Guessing Game by Sasu - [109 words]
Free Sin by Buxton A poem short in words but big in heart. [30 words]
Fragments by Uche Peter Umez Memory of a life. [31 words]
For Dad by Katherine Smith - [130 words]
Follow Your Dreams by Dri - [119 words]
First Day Of My Life by David Baker It's been a loong time but i'm back hahaha, this is my newest poem, have a read hope u lik... [89 words]
Dying On My Knees by Aryka - [297 words]
Driving To Feel You Near by Roberto J Moreno - [146 words]
Dream Land by J R Eilerman It's my depiction of the reality of dreaming. [87 words]
Done With The Lies by Ashley Martin Something I wrote when I was bored, typical Girl is done with Guy, Guy won't let go though, ... [69 words]
Ciggaretts by Yessayana Hartfield A Health Hazard worst and costly then the most addictive drugs out in the market place to date. [296 words]
Brother My Brother by Deava Not entirely sure what inspired this, just something about the bond of brothers standing aga... [95 words]
Broken Beat by Tim D Ryan A pointless poem, but I like it. [195 words]
Begging Forgiveness by Rae - [60 words]
Autumn Winchester by Tim D Ryan Just lyrics for my band, that's all. [156 words]
Autumn Dream by Lissa N Metz-Gomez - [40 words]
Appreciation by Jacson A Bevens This concept just struck a chord inside of myself. [98 words]
A Winter Night Sky by Gerald Scruggs Encouragement. [235 words]
A Gust Of Wind(For Caillin) by Tyla B D D Kenzie This poem I wrote for my daughter Caillin.She is one of 4 children that I have, and... [206 words]

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TITLE (EDIT)
Remembering
DESCRIPTION
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[144 words]
AUTHOR
Colin Baker
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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[October 2014]
AUTHOR'S E-MAIL ADDRESS
clnbkr@tiscali.co.uk
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A Restraining Order For Jesus (Poetry) - [258 words]
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Africans, Westerners And Intelligence. (Essays) A reply to Dr. James D. Watson's recent assertion that Africans are of inferior intelligence when compared to Westerners. [7,297 words]
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Favour (Poetry) - [21 words]
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Parliament? - It's History! (Essays) The role of Parliament as an institution here in the UK must now radically change. [1,398 words]
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Rain Heading In From The West (Poetry) A poem written to mark the many innocent deaths brought about by Western political aggression in Iraq and Afghanistan. [243 words]
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Reflections On God's Actions (Poetry) - [62 words]
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Saviour Self (Poetry) - [86 words]
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Something For Nothing (Short Stories) The irony of political correctness [90 words]
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Spitting (At) Images (Poetry) - [28 words]
Take O Take Those Chips Away (Poetry) - [44 words]
Taking Leave (And All That) (Poetry) - [36 words]
The B B C (Poetry) - [12 words]
The Chair (Poetry) - [235 words]
The Chinese Medicine Shop (Poetry) - [43 words]
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The Poisonous Dart Frog, Politics And History (Essays) - [2,477 words]
The Religious Sum Of The Iraq War (Poetry) - [14 words]
The Retrospective Chicken (Poetry) Introspective journey of a chicken. [255 words]
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Thoughts On The Evolutionary School Of Life (Poetry) - [177 words]
Thoughts On Youth Crime (Poetry) - [16 words]
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We'll Go No More A-Dogging (Poetry) - [70 words]
What Do We Want? Concrete Fairness! When Do We Want It? Now! (Essays) Live Aid and Live 8 failed because they made metaphysical appeals to fairness and justice. [4,232 words]
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Why Bother At All? (Non-Fiction) Why bother struggling to save a decaying economic system like capitalism? [483 words]
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Remembering
Colin Baker



Oh Biko !
You were a God among gods.
You were a mighty wall,
protecting many from spirits of darkness.
You were a great doctor,
cleansing much of your people's suffering.
You were a gifted artist,
whose brush glazed the world with optimism.
You were a plentiful oasis,
from which Black Consciousness could drink its fill.
Your very soul eclipsed Heaven's light.
Your skin leached freedom from each pore.
Your hair smelled of hope.
Your dreams swam through rivers of triumph.


Oh Biko !
You were everything !
Angels themselves would
curtsy in your presence.
Come a new dawn,
each blade of grass,
each grain of dust,
each bursting flower,
each fleeting insect,
each rousing animal,
each man,
each woman,
each child,
would bid you
good day.
Within you
slumbered joy,
and love,
and hope,
and courage,
and passion,
and belief,
and desire,
and humanity,
and.........?


Oh Biko !
As a mere mortal,
all this greatness was yours.
So what might we expect from you,
now that you are immortal?


( September 1977, Steve Biko was beaten to death in police room 619 )




 

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"I guess Biko wasn't really immortal after all." -- Richard.
"Hi Richard, I would beg to differ, for example in the sense that Steve Biko has earned a place in numerous history books of humankind thus assuring his name, his various political activities and so on, live for an eternity, being passed from generation to generation and from culture to culture." -- Colin Baker.

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STORYMANIA PUBLICATION DATE
December 2006
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