Articles written by Marion Obafemi
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"LORD BLESS THE CHILD"
My mammy, is never happy, until the first of the month My pappy’s, head is nappy, and he always gets drunk My brother, stays in trouble, with the local P.D. My sister, how I miss her, because she lives in the street My doctor, couldn’t stop her, whe...
'SKIN AND BONES'
Depression is a state of mind that can be caused by the realization that our lives are not unfolding as we envisioned it would. Our moods can be influenced by the interaction with others and what...
WHAT YOU DID TO ME'
' (VENGEANCE IS MINE SAYS THE LORD) Romans 12:17-19 As we enter into the last weeks of this year, it is important that we do not bring any baggage with us from the previous months and years that will hinder us from accomplishing our goals and...
I CAN'T BREATHE
This "joint" (poem) was “rolled” (written) to express the pain and frustration of our brothers and sisters that have been endowed (inspired) with the gifts of God, but they (their gifts) are tra...
"LORD, I THANK YOU"
Copyright 2018 Written by: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God Lord, I thank you for my joy and peace of mind I thank you for deliverance time after time Lord, I thank you for drying my tears the nights I cried I'm thankful that you spared me...
THERE IS A B.A.L.M. IN MONROE
(Applying a SPIRITUAL solution to a SOCIAL problem) Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God I have been inspired with a collaborative plan of action that every citizen, elected or appointed official, clergyman, and organization can partici...
"I STILL AIN'T THERE YET "
(The Confession Poem) As we embrace the hope that a new day brings and anticipate the blessings that we have prayed and prepared for, we must be mindful of those things that may hinder us from receiving what we are expecting to happen in our lives....
"REDUCE THE RISK"
Copyright 2008 Written by: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God This journey we are on, may be narrow and long, but at the end of it is peace This path may get dark, and the road may seem hard, but...
KILL THE KURSE
Copyright August 12, 2023 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi Inspired By: God They said that this ole hammer killed John Henry, but it damn show ain’t gonna kill me I heard that this been going on for cen...
"BUT GOD" (Philippians 4:13)(Ephesians 2:4-5)
"BUT GOD" COPYRIGHT 2016 INSPIRED BY: GOD I would have been forsaken without a father or mother, BUT GOD took me in My winters would have been cold when I had no cover, BUT GOD protected me from the...
NEVER GIVE UP
Copyright 2023 For my daughter “Coffee” I know that you’re tired on so many levels And, know this is an attack from the devil. That uses people and his tools to do his work Trying to make you quit...
MY MOTHER'S HANDS
Copyright July 6, 2023 4:00AM Written by: Marion Obafemi and inspired by God in honor of my Mother, Mrs. Earnestine Carraway Jackson MY MOTHER'S HANDS were the first feeling that I felt, never let me...
"PLEASE LET ME IN"
(A Thug's Prayer) Copyright 2004 By: "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" And inspired by God As I stumble through the darkness in the valley of death Please shine your guiding light upon my crooked steps And lead...
'OUR BLACK LIVES DON'T MATTER' (THE #HASHTAG POEM)
Please be careful while reading the poem that will follow this brief introduction because it is laced with some powerful truths that might cause some to become alarmed. In light of all the protests th...
"ROACHES, RATS AND ONIONS" COPYRIGHT 2001
They say that my species is endangered because where I live is like a jungle My sister is having another baby, well I'll be a monkey's uncle. My teenage years, have barely appeared, but I feel like I am a hundred Our population is falling and my...
"PAYBACK IS A MOTHER LOVER"
(The Boomerang Poem For My Mother, Mrs. Earnestine Carraway Jackson) Copyright 2008 By: “THE PO’ FOLK’S POET, Mr. Marion Obafemi And Inspired by God While flipping through the pages in the memor...
Payback Is A Mother Lover
Don't be FOOLISH and wait until Mother's Day to express your love and appreciation for the woman that gave you LIFE. This is one of the most important writings I have ever been inspired with. It is dedicated to my mother as an expression of my love...
FOR THEIR SAKE" John 17:19, Romans 12:3
Copyright 2008 No problem too big, no river too wide No mountain too tall that can’t be climbed. No ocean too deep, no heat too hot No disease too deadly, no issue of blood that can’t be stopped. You...
'COLORS'
The father of Black History, Mr. Carter G. Woodson, said, " When you control a man's thinking you don't have to worry about his actions". Colors have been used to manipulate our thoughts and...
'SKIN AND BONES'
Depression is a state of mind that can be caused by the realization that our lives are not unfolding as we envisioned it would. Our moods can be influenced by the interaction with others and what they say to us which may alter normal behaviors such...
'WHAT YOU DID TO ME'
(VENGEANCE IS MINE SAYS THE LORD) Romans 12:17-19 As we enter into the New Year, it is important that we do not bring any bagage with us from 2022 and previous years that will hinder us from accomplishing our goals and receiving the blessings that...
SECRET PRAYER" (Matthew 9:20-22)
Copyright 2008 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired By: God When I am in pain, all strength is drained, and I have no relief in sight I look to you, to see me through, and make everything all right. When the Dr. has done his best, used all...
"OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY"
Job 38:22-23 Copyright 2012 Since our tears have been revealed, as the water that is spilled, from raining and leaking eyes When our soul has been broken, and no words can be spoken, that will give peace to a soul that’s tired. I wonder how God w...
"BREAK THE MOLD"
Like many of you, when I am in trouble, I call upon the Lord. And, it was during a time of crisis in my life that He inspired me with this "joint" that I wanted to "pass" on to y'all. It is my prayer...
"A BRIGHTER DAY"
Copyright 2012 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" and inspired By:God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no down Wouldn’t appreciate a smile if there was no...
"GOD WILL BE YOUR EVERYTHING"
Copyright 2016 By: Mr. Marion Obafemi He' s a momma, he's a daddy He'll come get you, in the alley He's a doctor, when in need Don't need dope, don't need weed He's a comfort, he's a friend He'll be with you, thick and thin. He'll be your everything...
"LORD BLESS THE CHILD
” Copyright 2014 MR. MARION OBAFEMI and inspired By: God My mammy, is never happy, until the first of the month My pappy’s, head is nappy, and he always gets drunk My brother, stays in trouble, with the local P.D. My sister, how I miss her, bec...
"MY RAINING EYES"
"MY RAINING EYES" Copyright 1995 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and Inspired By: God Water falls from my eyes just like the rain No need to be ashamed, its how I show my pain Because politics is played like a dirty game I want to help is what they al...
A BRIGHTER DAY"
Copyright 2012 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" and inspired By: God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no down Wouldn’t appreciate a smile if there was no...
"IT WON'T BE TODAY
Copyright 2012 It's the job of the devil, to make life unleveled, to destroy and rob and kill The winner in you, and he won't be through, unless he breaks your will. Satan ain't under the ground, with horns on his crown, or a fork inside his hand He...
"THY WILL BE DONE"
Copyright 2016 inspired by God Dear Heavenly Father, dont mean to bother, you but we need to talk Go wake up Jesus and Job, because I was told, they had a simular walk The Lord will understand me, because I've been nailed to a tree, blood dripping fr...
THE COMMUNUTY PRAYER
Copyright© 2022 By: Min. Marion Obafemi and Inspired By: God (Modeled after King Jehoshaphat’s prayer asking God to intervene in a time of trouble, II Chronicles 20:6-9) Dear Lord, the God of our ancestors, the God of heaven. All power and might is...
A B.A.L.M. IN MONROE
(A SPIRITUAL solution to a SOCIAL problem) A B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergyman, and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk...
NOW YOU HAVE THE KEY'
Since this is the last week in the only month of the year that we set aside to acknowledge and celebrate our many accomplishments, I thought it would be fitting that I shared a poem that reaches back to a time before we were reduced to what we have...
'OUR BLACK LIVES DON'T MATTER
Please be careful while "smoking" (reading) this "joint" (poem) because it is laced with some powerful truths that might cause some to become "paranoid". In light of all the protests that we have witnessed over the past years expressing our...
"AN EMPTY CUP"
Copyright 2016 Written By: Mr Marion Obafemi and inspired by God "He anointed my head with oil", is used as a metaphor, for God's word being poured into my mind Its like oil getting between my...
"IF WE HAD KNOWN"
IF WE HAD KNOWN that the favor you did for us would be the last good deed of your hands We would have asked you to do something that was impossible for any woman, girl, boy or man Like walking the shores of the seven seas and count each grain of...
"YOUR LITTLE DASH"
When we were pushed out the womb, the angels sang a tune, that reached the ears of God Proclaiming that this would be the day, that we begin our race, and the journey called life would start. As we...
"FOR THEIR SAKE" John 17:19
Copyright 2008 By: "THE PO' FOLK'S POET", Mr.Marion Obafemi No problem too big, no river too wide No mountain too tall that can’t be climbed. No ocean too deep, no heat too hot No manner of disease ,...
"ON THE OTHER SIDE" Copyright 1999
If you have a few minutes, let me borrow your mind When I give it back to you, the veil will be off eyes We will be taking a little trip and I hope you enjoy the ride There is no need to be afraid,...
"I AM SURE TO RISE" (Since He Arose, we too shall Rise) Romans 6:5
“I AM SURE TO RISE” (Since He Arose, we too shall Rise) Romans 6:5 Copyright 2012 and inspired By :God Hung out to dry, been crucified, been nailed to the cross Gave me a crown of thorns, clothes rip...
"THE CHANGE THAT YOU DIDN'T MAKE" Copyright 2012
inspired By God Like Bob Marley smoking a spliff, I needed a lift, so I inhaled what I saw Inside my hood, so I thought I would, exhale through this poem and draw. A picture for you, to give you a...
"Still, You Didn't Run" (The Boomerang Poem)
It’s 5:00 in the morning, breath stinking and I’m yawning, but something is on my mind My eyes are all puffy, my nose is all stuffy, proving that even thugs cry. As much as I try to deny it, and my...
'COLORS'
The father of Black History, Mr. Carter G. Woodson, said, " When you control a man's thinking you don't have to worry about his actions". Colors have been used to manipulate our thoughts and behaviors since we were first introduced to them. In this...
"A BRIGHTER DAY"
Copyright 2012 inspired By: God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no down Wouldn’t appreciate a smile if there was no fro...
"GOD'S LOVE FOR US" (God's Love Letter To Us) Romans 8:31-39
Copyright 2001 No height of mountain No lowness of valley No dryness of fountain No darkness of alley. No depth of sea No width of river No tallness of tree No fading of silver. No temperature of fever No strength of wind No change of season No...
"PUT DOWN THE GUNS"
Copyright 2016 On the 3rd day of the month after June Our lips were singing a famliiar tune Salt was poured into an open wound Two lives were taken from us much too soon Before we could see how their flower would bloom. On the 3rd day of the 7th...
"A VOW TO GOD"
Copyright 2017 Today when we jump that broom, the angels will sing a tune, that will reach the ears of God Proclaiming that this will be the day, that we stand before Him to say, that we are joined as one in our hearts When we march down the aisle...
"A BRIGHTER DAY"
Copyright 2012 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" and inspired By:God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no down Wouldn’t appreciate a smile if there was no...
"GOD WILL BE YOUR EVERYTHING"
Copyright 2016 By: Mr. Marion Obafemi He' s a momma, he's a daddy He'll come get you, in the alley He's a doctor, when in need Don't need dope, don't need weed He's a comfort, he's a friend He'll be...
