Sold: to the Highest Bidder: Renee’s Poems with Wings Are Words in Flight

By Renee' Drummond-Brown

Renee’s Poems with Wings Are Words in Flight is a collection of poetic injustices that reflect periods in time relating to slavery, Civil Rights Movement and the 21st century.

WE CANNOT FORGET TO REMEMBER OUR PAST,
AND…
WE CANNOT REMEMBER TO FORGET OUR PRESENT,
AND…
WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET,
THAT WE WERE
SOLD:
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!

RENEE’ B. DRUMMOND-BROWN

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 30, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504968409

Renee' Drummond-Brown

Renee Drummond-Brown, is an accomplished poetess/writer. She is a graduate of Geneva College of Western Pennsylvania and The Center for Urban Biblical Ministry (CUBM) with experience in creative writing. She has continued on the path of furthering her educational pursuit while working on her seventh book. Drummond-Brown has numerous works published globally which can be seen in cubm.org/news, KWEE Magazine (Liberian L. Review), Leaves of Ink Magazine, New Pittsburgh Courier, Raven Cage Poetry and Prose Ezine Magazine, Realistic Poetry International, Scarlet Leaf Publishing House, SickLit Magazine, The Metro Gazette Publishing Company, Inc., Tuck, and Whispers Magazine just to name a few. Her love for creative writing is undoubtedly displayed through her very unique style of poetry. Renee’ is inspired by non-other than Dr. Maya Angelou and because of her, Renee’ posits “Still I write, I write, and I’ll write!”

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No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

Published by AuthorHouse 12/28/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-6839-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-6841-6 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-6840-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015920788

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Contents

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Familiar Fruit

Land of the 'Free' Because Home of the 'Slave'

4 Little Girls

1831

A House Divided

A Mother's Cry

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothes

African Tumbleweed

A Leaf Caught in the Wind(s)

America was Raised on My Breast

Angry Black Women

Beg, Borrow Renee', Just Don't Steal

Bird Cage

Blackbird

Black Sea

Black, Shiftless and Lazy

Blood on Your Hands

Cage

Can My Bones Live?

In Captivity

Cry me a River

Dead Man Walking

Diamond In The Rough

Don't Worry Be Happy

Drown In My Own Tears

Drum

Dust

'Emmett Louis Till, Sleep My Child and Finally Get Some Rest'

Equality

Escape

Eyes off the Prize?

Father can You hear me?

Father Who Are These Kids Today?

Fine Wine

Fit For a 'King'

Free At Last!

Free Trees?

Freedom

From Sea to Shining Sea

Genealogy!

God Bless Y'our' America

He had a Dream

Her

His Eye is on the Sparrow

How Long?

'I Am Black'

I am MOTHER EARTH

I Remembered the making of a Slave

If It were my Funeral Today (poem)

If the Slave were alive

I Wanna Walk the Streets of Gold!

I'm Sorry; Parents Are To Blame!

'Ima' Colored Girl

Imperfection

Is Our Living in Vain?

I've Had Enough

Kenya, Africa's Motion Picture 'Live'

Kenya, Africa's Motion Picture 'Live' Part 2

'Let Freedom Sing'

Let My People Go

Liberty and Justice for All

Life after Death

Life Is But a Dream

Movemen't'

Ms. Rutha Mae Harris

Naps

Nothing but the Blood

Nowhere Fast

O' Home of the Brave and land for 'SOME FREE' (Poem)

Ocean Blue, What color are you?

Out of the Blue

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Peculiar!

Pride before the Fall

Round and Round We Go

Rutha's Freedom Still Dreams!

Say it loud; I'm Black and I'm Proud

Sick and Tired of Y'our' Freedom?

Signs and Wonders

Solitaire

Tell 'em'

The Black Woman knows all about Troubles

The Doors of the Church are Opened

The Great Commission

The Judas Tree

The More Things Change; the More They Stay the Same

The Red Man

The Red Sea

The Slave that Birthed Me

The Swing

There's 'Nothing New' under the 'SON'!

'Tilling 'His' Land'

Time Heals All Wounds

Track(ed)

Tragedy and Comedy

Truths (Poem)

Unbreakable Glass!

Underground Railroad

Wade in the Water

Wanted Dead or Alive!

Watch 'Dem' Dogs!

We Can't Breathe

We Knew You 'When'

We Shall Overcome

What Happen to my African King?

What Time Is It?

Where Have all the Flowers Gone?

Where have all the sons gone?

Where's my 40 Acres and a Mule?

Who Am I? (Revised)

Winnie Mandela

'X' Marks the Spot!

"And the Lord shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships,

By the way whereof I spake unto thee,

Thou shalt see it no more again:

and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen,

and no man shall buy you."

(Deuteronomy 28:68 KJV)

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Is Dedicated To:

Those slaves who were dealt an unfair hand, but held on to their King

and

The Best Two Parents That One Could Be Blessed With:

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Charles Drummond

My Husband (Soul-Mate) and children,

Words cannot express my love for you so I do what I do best and write the words on paper

Thank you family for loving me unconditionally

To my Brothers

Delbert Dwayne Drummond

And

The late Pastor Shawn Charles Drummond,

Because of you, I learned how to become strong

Thank you for teaching me life's lessons

I Love you all family more than my words can express in this written form

Others who have inspired my writings along the way:

Mainly those American 'SLAVES' and because of them, I know how to survive

Thank you for a job well done!

Activist, Ms. Rutha Mae Harris, Original Freedom Singer of the Civil Rights Movement,

Thank you for 'SANGING' to me along my 'Straight and Narrow Path'

Publisher Mrs. Judith Hampton-Thompson, Metro Gazette Publishing Company

Thank you for 'Mending My Broken Wings'

The late Dr. Maya Angelou,

taught me how to 'RISE' within my writings and because of her

"Still I write,

I write,

I'll write"

WRITING IS MY OXYGEN......

Renee's Poems with Wings are Words in Flight

www.reneespoems.com

As a retired Marine and Pittsburgh Police Officer, I know what it means to serve. My daughter, Renee', epitomizes honor, duty, integrity and service before self in all that she does. I take part in the birth of this creative writer and I wish her continued success. Nana, I love you always,

Dad

Renee' The power of your pen is where your best moments happen. You were inspired by a promise to yourself that you could prove to be a great writer, as you self discovered the gift of poetry within. You are a 'QUIET STORM' whose poetry speaks of faith, hope and love to the masses across the globe. Best of all, you always acknowledge God within your work, and honor everyone with love and respect. Seasons change, leaves change, and people defiantly change, but don't you ever change. It was a blessing when God sent you to me, because you are extraordinary, and that's what makes your gift of writing unique and so very special to me. I'm honored to say that you belong to Him first, then to me. I'll always love you.

Mom

What can I say about Renee' Drummond-Brown? The Scriptures would describe her as more precious than gold, but I say she's love, strength, charity, and courage all packaged into one. Simply put, she is a mixture of all good things; a loving daughter, my devoted wife, a nurturing mother, a caring sister, and a best friend. Happy is the man that finds wisdom and gets understanding. I am truly blessed to be the husband of Author: Renee' B. Drummond-Brown. May the Father's peace remain with you and an abundance of blessings be showered upon you. I wish you continued success as the Father's light continues to shine His face upon you.

Nino

My mother's words have always been creative and powerful. I've watched her go from helping me craft papers and essays in school to becoming a published author of multiple works of literature. Simply put, she's amazing at what she does and I expect her to continue to excel at her craft. I Love you mommy,

Rocco

Mom, for these past 25 years, I have watched you grow as a writer and a person. You have taught our family to never to give up and to continue on with our dreams. After sacrificing for us, I am glad that you decided to go back to school and continue on with your own dream. Congratulations on your third book, and I know it will be as successful as the others. Your middle child and namesake, Renee' Barbara-Ann Brown

Dee-Dee

Mom, thank you for the strong support system that you always provide for our family. I am especially proud of you going back to school to complete your education, and forcing me to complete mine,