You may have known me for years as Abiwa, or more recently experienced the essence of my poetry penned under the name: Dr. Patricia Williams Diaw. Whatever the case, I hope you realize from listening below that each poem is written from that place within my being where our hearts unite.
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Preview poems from the book on this page: Recipe, A New Song to Sing, and Tribute
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G A L L E R Y
A Mother’ Poem: Gift Beyond Measure,
Young spiritual warrior
standing tall
strong and courteous
love's burdens on his shoulders
awaiting his reward
Sweet ways
handsome smile
tender words
hard worker
full of love
Sterling’s nephew
Abiwa's heart
Oswald's joy
blessing now
promise for the future
May the angels descend from on high
protect and defend
such a virtuous being
Ananda, my bliss
RECIPE BY
patricia williams diaw
Originally published in Essence Magazine, July 2004
Preheat a skillet of love Evenly coat the bottom with a few drops of sweetness Chop the following ingredients finely: One clove of bitter experiences 1 cup of painful regrets 2 sprigs of sad memories Sauté slowly for what seems like an eternity Add ½ cup of grace and forgiveness 2 cups of positive visions Simmer until gentle In a separate pan Place strips of African stories to tell and spicy poetry | Pour in generous portions of family life, graduate school, and trips to Senegal Add finely chopped ingredients for personality Stir ingredients until they blend into community Place in the oven of life and bake on a high flame of surrender Remove from heat and let Ingredients settle into character Place on a plate and Garnish with thinly sliced integrity and faith Serve with a glass of joy, praise and devotion
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Copyright (c) 2004 by Patricia Williams Diaw
A New Song to Sing
Full of hope
I sing a rapturous melody
A song of cheer
Within our mind
No trace of fear
In harmony sing:
U n i t y!
U n i t y!
U n i t y!
Copyright (c) 2011 by Patricia Williams Diaw
Tribute
Dedicated to the Memory of Lula Nancy Ballard and Gladys Olive Barrow
By Patricia Williams Diaw
Impressions of life
Left here, in my heart
I shall love you more
Than you will ever know
Bitter tears of regret
Shall never flow
From these young eyes!
May I confess the source?
Please, please
Step forward
This is your day,
Accept my applause
It’s just a token of my love
I hold in high esteem
You, whose beauty is expressed,
In every word, in every deed
I am the tender branch of your love tree
Copyright (c) 2011 by Patricia Williams Diaw
Recipe: Thirty-Two Poems
by Patricia Williams Diaw
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