A Little Bit of Dis and a Little Bit of Dat

By Barbara Hines Gamble

For all of my readers who enjoyed my first book of poetry, I am about to give birth I have another book coming soon. I carried them for many months, now they are long overdue. Thats why I am sharing them with you.

Take them to church, read them at home, apply them to your livesyou wont go wrong. Some of my poems are fi lled with laughter, some illustrate pain. Some tell what happens when one calls on Jesus name.

I need you, once again to take this ride with me. I promise it will be adventurous and youll want to confide.

From the Author of
Dat Aint All

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jul 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781467038027

Barbara Hines Gamble

I am the composer of this book with exception of one poem that was written by myself and my sister Bernese in memory of “our mother”, Mrs. Della M. Rawls Hines. I believe that each of us is blessed with a unique gift. It’s up to the individual to allow it to spring forth and blossom. Gifts are talents that are to be shared with others. In sharing them, others can and will receive comfort, strength, love, and encouragement. As you read my poetry, I pray that it will take you to levels unknown in your life that will help you to be all that you can be in Christ. When you read the poems, I know there will be laughter, tears, oohs, and aahs, and “I know she didn’t go there.” Yes, I did, for it needed to be said. I pray that you will share them in your churches, homes, and schools and wherever there is a need. Be blessed and look for my second book coming soon. From the Author of “A Little Bit of Dis And A Little Bit of Dat” By Barbara Hines-Gamble

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Contents

Acknowledgements

It’s Too Late

It’s Too Late

Trouble Don’t Last Always

It’s Just Who I Am

Where, Why, What, and Who I Am

Ask

Teardrops

No Pay, No Stay

Advice for a Friend

It’s A-Coming

Say No

Excuses

I’m Human like You

The Churches

Food and the One-Time Request

Be Yourself

Stop

The Day Lie Went to Jail

The Fighting Couple

Access Denied

Tomorrow

Tomorrow

Seasons

The Book

Politeness

Are You Guilty?

Our Mother

A New Year

Don’t Tear Down the Bridge

The Ghetto Child

It’s a Lie

Find Your Place

Let’s Pray

Somebody Did Wrong

Up Pop the Devil

Christmas

Dr. King

Dr. King

Dr. King

The Street Committee

The Truth about a Lie

The Old Landmark

Carry the Banner On

What’s Wrong?

Our Family Trip

Thunder/Lightning

Teardrops from Abuse

John Doe

No Way

Abuse

Bow-Wow

Touched by an Angel

Who Called You?

Young Lady, You Are Special

Blessings

A Day with Jesus

A Mother’s Determination

Only the Strong Can Survive

Misled

Jesus

Welcome Home

Reflections

God Bless Our Troops

Men

Young Man

When the Prostitute Went to Church

On Trial

Thank You

Who’s There?

Where to Find

News Break

I’ll Rescue Them

Too Lame

What Is a Home

Give Now

Sagging Pants

Come Together, Let’s Pray

Prayer for Mankind

These Women, These Sisters

How Do You Get From Here To There?

Little Girl

Where Are You?

Adams’ Chapel

Mother Heath

Real Talk

Looking for Jesus in All the Wrong Places

Thank You, Mom

Take a Look in the Book and See If My Name Is There

Do the Right Thing

Life

Fight On

Educate Your Own Child

All in Your Smile

Watch Yourself

Happy Birthday

Mess

In My House

Children Abused by Parents

Abuse

Abuse Hurts

Go Fast

Drama Queen

A Virtuous Woman of God

Christians, Stop Praising the Devil

That Young Lady Did Well

Thank You, Mom

A Gamble Moment of Truth

God’s Glory

Precious

Injustice

Goodbye,

My

Love

The Godfather

of

Soul

About the Author

About the book

Acknowledgements

I thank God for allowing me to pursue my dream of being published today after many years of writing, all because my son, Marcus, kept searching until he found someone willing to help and provide information that placed me where I needed to be. Thank you, Marcus, I shall never forget your acts of kindness.

To Virgil, Tiffany, Marcus, Terry, Roi, Lucious III, Dominique, Tyra Mariah, and Virgil Jr., my grandbabies, I love you and I’m grateful for you all being a part of my life. To my friend, Learia Dean Vaughan, thanks for pushing me.

To Lucious Gamble Jr., my husband, a.k.a. Mr. Bug, this is the beginning of something good. Open the door, baby, and let’s allow God to take us there together.

To my brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends, thank you for all that you have done. Thanks for words of encouragement that kept me going forward when it seemed so impossible.

To Mrs. Eunice P. Mack and Miss Patricia B. Washington, who worked long hours with me to get this book done, thanks a million! I could not have done this without you.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge three pastors for words of inspiration and prayers:

Elder Patrick Wilson of New Birth Christian Ministries

Pastor James O. Nelson of Eden Baptist Church

Pastor Angela C. Harden of New Destiny Ministries

Each one of you has encouraged and prayed for me that I may be successful in every aspect of life as I go forth and fulfill my purpose.

Theresa, words cannot express the joy I feel and the love I have for you. Thank you for helping to get my work out there. I pray that as you continue to write, God will continue to endow you with wisdom, and that His blessings will always be with you.

In loving memory of:

My father, Mr. Charles Hines Sr.

My mother, Mrs. Della M. Rawls-Hines

My brothers,

Mr. Willie A. Hines,

Mr. Leroy Hines,

Mr. Turner Hines,

and my nephew, Mr. Tylance Hines

A day doesn’t go