by Mella Davis | Jun 18, 2022 | Poetry
A Father: A Godly Head of the Household Some of us have had difficult relationships with our fathers. My prayer is that no matter the history between you and your earthly father, or even lack thereof, you will not fail to get to know your Heavenly Father who loves you...
by Mella Davis | Jun 13, 2022 | Poetry
Single Dad Salute A father by any name is just as sweet; so this week, we begin by honouring all sorts of dads. Today, we pay tribute to a special kind of man – the single dad. Artwork by Jo Scott “Single Dad Salute” The world thought that you couldn’t do it, that you...
by Mella Davis | May 17, 2022 | Poetry
Mama’s Gone This poem is dedicated to all those who have lost their mothers and are experiencing grief on this Mother’s Day. I especially send this poem out to my cousins who are motherless. My mother is the last of her female siblings. Mama’s goneand the...
by Mella Davis | May 7, 2022 | Poetry
Her Name Is Mama Let’s celebrate the excellent mother. Extol her worthArtwork by Jo Scott “She is clothed with strength and dignity;She speaks with wisdom,and faithful instruction is on her tongue.She watches over the affairs of her householdand does not...
by Mella Davis | May 5, 2022 | Poetry
Mama Economics Here’s a poem that reminds us about how mothers keep the world spinning Tell her how much you appreciate her.Artwork by Jo Scott Mama knew how to stretchBeans and rice,Chicken and dumplings,Cornbread and beans,in times both tough and lean. Take to the...
by Mella Davis | Apr 18, 2022 | Poetry
Easter Morn’ Toast The preacher growledlike a lionbiting at his whipThe Holy Spiritwas astirrringand he was about to let it rip. Then up from his gutcame a soundthat nothin’ this side of Hellcould keep down. He said,“the Lord rose on Easter morn’we know its the...