If Only
By: Raphael Foster
Even though the world betrayed him the master’s plan was already made
knowing man’s sin would lead to death
sacrificing his son for us is spared eternal death
if only the master’s fight was not of bi gone days
fought in reals meant for peace and love.
If only our peace was the victor shield
instead of blood spilled of innocence
If only we could into the fearful light of death eternal life will be the reward
for those who held his faith in hope
Open Up
By: Raphael Foster
open up to his glory
when the darkness blinds your road
when there are troubles along the way
his the light of eternal hope
don’t deny him the glory
open up your heart to his love
open up your soul to his glory
open up arms to his blessings
open up your eyes to his light
as his love is so bright
all darkness flee when it shines
even death in its doom He overshadowed with hope.
providing a light of eternal hope
as victory over Satan who hides behind a sinful death
a realm now of hope as Jesus has the master key to unlock its doors
open up to his glory
for a believer, his love has no boundaries
even for the ones that denied him his love has no en
My Dad
By: Raphael Foster
that’s my dad
rat a tat, rat a tat tat
let me tell you about my dad
yes he’s the coolest dad in the world
we are going on a trip
yes all the boys and dad
who is this man sitting next to dad?
why is dad holding his hand?
tap, tap do u know your dad?
why is mom always so sad?
and dad always acting a bit mad?
must be that we are always bad
why is dad not with mom anymore,
and always holding another man’s hand why is dad not with mom anymore must be he found a new friend
rat a tat tat , rat a tat tat
I’m gay he would definitely say
that’s after we told mom he is holding another man’s hand
tap tap, he’s not the coolest dad in the world
but still my dad
Africa Cries
By: Raphael Foster
When, as a boy, my dream was taken away Of Africa’s land filled with mystery and dark forest. Where the lands fed its people one and all
Now, as a man, Africa has transformed into bloodshed, Filled with greed and fear It’s enemy its own people robbing the weak and poor
Africa your tears must dry Be wary of its oppressors
who believe the ignorance of the masses
Gives them the right to murder and rob the weak.
Africa stands up Africa dry your tears Choose not to live in poverty,
Deny your wealthy to be robbed.
Africa let hunger, fear, and bloodshed of yesterday is not in vain,
Stand up, fight for tomorrow, to live As you should, proud, free, strong as an African should.
Distant Hands
By: Raphael Foster
We walk a road of uneasiness
Taking a path already walked Stumbling with pride and fearlessness
Knowing what’s said has already been told
Fear not for the fight has never ended It must be fought with zeal and might
With us to defend the just and weak As the hand of yesterday takes us to one place Filling us with pride knowing
You’re watching from above
Your silent sacrifices Your loud cries and cheers Is a beacon of light,
A guide for today’s fight Yes you still our hope As hands of yesterday
Coming from heavens doors To guide us to a blissful end.
Don’t Let Mom
By: Raphael Foster
Don’t let mama work too hard As to many blessings will be lost,
Even though sometimes you will be apart She will never leave you apart.
Her smile the sunshine of your dreams
Her voice the light of your darkness. Her laughter the trance of total peace Her arms the center of your being Her heart the cradle of your soul
As mamma carried and cared all for love. To see a beacon of hope out of pain. And fill a void of yesterdays dreams
Give her all your love and strength
For your dream will be approved With the blessings, she bestowed To grow in wisdom and always serve.
Beneath the Hidden Gem
By: Carmel Foster
South of the South in a land, a spark was born
Placed in a place of many, her spirit was torn
Her being of two halves, worn apart as a footnote
Siblings huddled together, to keep the love afloat
As I write, my pen to paperweights feel heavy
As a witness to her strength to uphold her levee
Hidden from plain sight, flames simmer each day
Confused from the past, unwilling, let them walk away
Just cause, fueled by a pull that can never be explained
The injustice of many, sword in hand, as if ordained
This essence, her destiny, to right the wrong
Is a mystery, grown deep from a journey lived long?
A child was born, from love, in love, so it seems
Cherished with mother’s holy love and so proudly deems
The child parents, bounded by the lack of true love
She never caved into falseness, to please the one
One’s true being is but a moment of many uncast
Unrecognizable as it is surrounded by the future or past
But still, the heart yearns to be loved from within
A rescue flown in from afar served as a wedded safety pin
Double-digit years, stressed to serve a picture-perfect home
Like a pilot without a co-pilot, doing it all on her own
Fed up and let up, a proud walk to freedom
The decision was made that life was better without him
Children are precious and innocent, with the joy of truth
As they live in the moment with their fountain of youth
Ego, money, and power lead to the kings of the mountain
As the children are left to suffer and so dies their fountain
The rights of a few need to be the rights of all
So, she felt, fought, stood, and prayed to break those walls
It burns deep in her soul, the injustice of the norm
A freedom fighter was born to change and reform
Through the worst ward of Philly walking door to door
In the name of Stronger Together, she had faith in its core
Sharing the pain and understanding of those without hope
Empathy flooded her heart as she witnessed how they cope.
A minority is the majority with regard to loss of life led well
Rooted in the haves and have-nots, fueled by the rich cartel
Intense frustration of the unfair livelihood, of just so many
Her soul, so being, cannot rest unless fairness is plenty
To care and to give, to precious a few can endure
As a caregiver of their final days takes a heart that pure
The physical is not challenged, it’s the spirit that has perished
So she knowingly gives them her love to cherish
With all that been done, what is life if not shared
So, steps were made and a few frogs ventured to nowhere
Unconditional love is all she ever desired
A soul mate that would leave her forever inspired
The time had come, her wish fulfilled, he gave her his heart to share
Funny, the first time they spoke, only laughter filled the air
Commitment, trust, respect, and support are all they ever brought
As they fell in love, with promises to be forever in a knot
Her journey moves forward; she will not be denied
With silence as her compass and her heart as her guide
A destiny of giving, caring for those without a voice
Is the Hidden Gem of her heart, which she has no choice.