Black Poetry : Traveling Mercies

[alyce]

You know,

Daddy woke me up in the wee hours
last night
calling to say he's getting on a plane
to England today


My sister's had a brand new baby
and Mommy's already over there

Everybody's having a good time
And we're all so anxious to see
the pictures

You know,

there's only the four of
us,

just Daddy, Mommy, Didi and me

and he called to give me instructions
on what to do and where he left
the key

I didn't know he was going this soon
it took me a little by surprise

as he talked and joked in his usual way
I felt the tears well in my eyes

You know,

we've been scattered like this before
at least two off somewhere else

but this morning I'm feeling a little puny
in the U.S. all by myself

so here I am like the last time
head bowed and on my knees

Lord,

take care of my Dad as he travels
like you took care of Mommy,

please



alyce, 2001

 

[T]

Alyce

I feel you this morning, sis. You know your Heavenly Father will send the angels to carry the plane for "Big D". Smile now!





T

 

[mojo]

no matter how

grown we get, we always miss our families near and far. I pray that your parents have a safe trip crossing, back and forth.

It's gon' be aight, a!


mojo

 

[Afridancr]

Sistah Alyce

No question this piece brings sadness But know that you have a sis who will keep you in her prayers!

Ya!
Afri

 

[GYPSYMAN]

a prayer 4 u and yours

May God bless and protect you and your family on your travels and unite you all in safety and peace. Amen

On A Continuous Journey
GYPSYMAN