I would first like to thank God. I also wish to thank all of my family, friends and supporters who contributed to the writing of this book.
OPEN WINDOWS
By: Audrey L. Price
Published 2006 by Priceless Ink Publishing Company, Inc. P.O Box 218538
Bellevue, Tennessee 37221
www.apricelessgift.com
Text and Illustrations copyright © 2003 by Audrey Price
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of both the copyright owners and the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 6-257-925
ISBN 0-9778937-7-4
It is my hope that as you read these words, love, truth, peace, happiness and wisdom flow through you as they traveled through me.
OPEN WINDOWS
Contents
High Self esteem………………………………………………………………10
America…………………………………………………………………………..15
What is a Black Man……………………………………………………… .18
Years to come……………………………………………………..………….19
Riots………………………………………………………………………………20
First……………………………………………………………………………….21
Time to change……………………………………………………….……….22
Black Man (part 2)……………………………………………………………23
Another Slave Story…………………………………………………….…24
Creation…………………………………………………………………………25
Remember…………………………………………………………………….…26
Dark Skin………………………………………………………………..………27
Love…………………………………………………………………….…………30
Single Mother Blues ……………………………………….………………31
Knowledge at the door……………………………………...……………32
Wedding Day……………………………………………………………………33
Pure H20……………………………………………………………………………34
Visit to the Doctor……………………………………………………………35
The Phone Call………………………………………………………………….36
Let me in …………………………………………………………………………..37
The Divorce………………………………………………………………………38
Mr. Fix it Man……………………………………………………………………39
The beginning ……………………………………………………………….…40
What did he say………………………………………………………….……41
This Sunday……………………………………………………….…………….45
Prophecy X ………………………………………………………………………46
Judged………………………………………………….…………………………50
The Cube………………………………………….………………………………51
Plaque’s…………………………………….……………………………………52
All that……………………………….…………………………………………53
Friends……………………………………………………………………………56
The Other Side…………………………………………………………………57
A Day at Home…………………………………………………………………58
Roommate………………………………………………….……………………59
The Republican…………………………………….………………………….63
Home……………………………………………….………………………………65
Ghetto……………………………………………………………………………66
Welcome to City Life…………………………….…………………………67
Coming Home………………………………….………………………………68
Long Lost Days………………………………………………………………69
Ms. Mahogany…………………………………………………………………70
Dreams……………………………………………………………………………73
Bitter…………………………………………….………………………………74
Imagine……………………………..……………………………………………75
Fearful………………..…………………………………………………………76
Listen………………..……………………………………………………………77
Untitled…………………………………………………………………………78
Lost………………….……………………………………………………………79
Generations……………………………………………………………………80
Strength…
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“A man who recognize his weaknesses can always have strengths”
This statement is for individuals who want to work on self-improvement- they think that their weaknesses are setbacks. But this statement points out that weaknesses are just blemished strengths. If a person takes the time to evaluate their weaknesses and work on them, he or she can transform those weaknesses into strengths.
(Hint!)
Everyone has weakness. Therefore, one should always leave room for improvement.
HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
Center your eyes on this winner.
Her intelligence is accompanied
with or without degrees.
Competitors formed against
her may not hinder,
this journey travels out
of 360 degrees.
She is young,
her wisdom flows high
as man sleeps.
She gets her energy from the sun.
There will be NO just between the sheets
he who stands by her side is only head strong.
Her beauty flows perfectly no matter what she wears,
fearing God keeps her from doing wrong.
As she walks by one can only stare,
for she is always on her throne…
Interpretation:
When a woman has high esteem, she conducts herself in a way to show the world her beauty.
Win or Lose
I will always be a Star
Peace…
***
“To pass prejudice on to children can mold behavior;
the effects may hinder an open mind.”
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“People are human to reveal things, then ask them to omit what you revealed is waste less.”
This statement holds no disrespect for the law. It seems ludicrous to believe that after revealing something physically or verbally, we can ask people to then disregard it, and what we have revealed will vanish. The human brain just does not work that way. This is why one of the things people say is when you have to get something off your chest, “Tell it to God.”
(Hint!)
People judge; furthermore, even if we try to suppress what has been said, it will never truly dissolve.
America
The umbrella
In looking around to
Observe the world
I see Jews, Muslins
And Christians then
I brood over what we all have in
Common aside of being human
Life was my conclusion
Lets love one another
For the children
Truth…
***
“To avoid conflict is best; yet, Sometimes to scream to get an answer is the only way”
This statement has been debated since the beginning of time. It is almost like the nature versus nurture concept. However, I ride both sides of the fence with both phenomenons. I believe that to avoid conflict is the best way to handle any situation; as Martin Luther king Jr. stood for non-violence. But, sometimes, one has to speak up loud to receive an answer. Obviously, this concurs with Malcolm X on any means necessary to get the job done. Now, I do not promote violence, I am just clearly stating that sometimes people should push for what they believe in.
(Hint!)
Timing is something that can either work in your favor or cause greater damage.
WHAT IS A BLACK MAN?
What is a black man
you asked?
He is knowledge can’t you see it in his eyes.
Yes! You noticed his pants saggy
with his hair nappy.
But, that is just in his culture
it helps him stay true.
You see! You, tell him constantly,
to get a job.
Yet! You remove all the doorknobs!
You make him stop talking slang
when he didn’t ask you to give up your thang!
Each day he awakes,
hoping not to pass away,
holding many talents
but still jail time he spends.
Depending on his day
he may act bitter or sweet.
Cause, he is the provider for his family to eat!
Facing racism is an everyday thang,
he knows about enduring pain.
His woman by his side
she helps him stand tall,
wishing she could carry the law.