RuNett Nia Ebo Biography
Hi, my name is RuNett Nia Ebo, Poet of Purpose. I'm a poet/author, editor, playwright, blogger and events planner. I have been writing poetry for more than 5 decades. I have published 7 chapbooks,4 paperback books of poetry and 1 CD of Spoken Word. I also have a fiction story (All For You -AuthorHouse) and several gospel songs. I am a contributing author to 'Chicken Soup for the African American Soul' and 'Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul, Kwee magazine (a Liberian publication) and What's Happening Philly magazine. My signature poem, Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black, was written, copyrighted and published in 1994 and has been read nationally and internationally. In 2015, I also wrote the poem as a play and there is now a children's version in a coloring book (2017) . For more information or to purchase my books visit www.poetebo.com
Dear Mr. Crack,
Please give my Mommy and Daddy back.
I'm not supposed to talk to strangers
but when they're with you, I know they're in danger.
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What happened to the Brotherly Love? Did it whither up and die?
Did it decide it didn't live here anymore? When did it pass us by?
What happened to our Sisterly Affection?
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Son, It's like I told you,
I was with you from the door
but with no response from you,
I thought you were trying to ignore.
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In a whirlwind she came; racing throughout the Gulf Coast;
leving much devastation in her path.
When she embraced the land, no one could understand
how God could let the cities feel such wrath.
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I want to be
a steak sandwich for God:
Covered
with the Bread of Life
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