In the Eyes of an Old Black Man
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Here is a simple of the work in the book. A poem titled "What Time Has Done"
WHAT TIME HAS DONE
When I look into your eyes
I see your inner beauty glowing through
The warmth of your smile and gentleness of touch
When I look into your eyes
I feel your need of affection and your caring love
That wait to be shared and nurtured
When I look into your eyes
I see what time has done --- time has molded your outer beauty
I see what time has done --- time has mingled your kindness of heart with your beautiful smile
I see what time has done --- time has left the scares of life
That are now burned into marks of knowledge
I see what time has done --- time has made you radiate your
Inward and outward beauty for all to see
But only those who know you will understand and respond
I see what time has done
Brought you back to where you belong
Where your every expression, concern and need will be
Tended to with loving hands
Even your very thrust and longing for true love is now quenched.
Oh, what time has done!
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About the Book
I have felt the pain, sweat, blood, and tears.
I have seen victory a thousand times, beyond my reach.
I have had the pat on the back, the smile
Of a frown in my face.
I am a symbol of your wrong.
I am reminded of the past, but not the future.
I am Black—proud to be Black.
While growing up, Ron Whitlock experienced not only racism and prejudice, but also love and acceptance from many who did not look like him.
In a debut collection, Whitlock shares poems that lyrically address a wide range of topics and themes that include love, race, faith, and much more. As his poetry reveals a glimpse into his personal journey and perspectives, he explores what it means to be Black in America, faith and hope, life itself, and love as he learned to navigate through and achieve victory over the pitfalls and obstacles in his way, accept and love others with an open heart, and find strength in God’s unconditional love.
In the Eyes of an Old Black Man is a volume of free verse that candidly reflects on the personal journey of a man of faith as he embraced the colorful experiences of life.
About the Author
Ron Whitlock is a husband, pastor, father, and grandfather who has been writing poetry since age sixteen. In the Eyes of an Old Black Man is his first collection of poems.