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Mad At God: A Poetic Attempt At Healing

11 January 2009 15 Comments

Today would have been my brothers’ B day…and I laugh to keep from cryin’ -Ed G.

Mad @God

(For Everett Garnes RIP lil bro)
By Edward M. Garnes, Jr.

a sick comedian
rendering death
like off color jokes

a faulty faith practitioner
manipulating hope
with weighty promises
of eternal life

a suspect believer
hurls questions like
unchecked slavery
my brother’s untimely passing
Bush’s reign of terror

and wonders
if evil is eternal
or if the all knowing
is conveniently
pleading the 5th

The joint above is an excerpt from Garnes’ introspective poetry collection Like Sweet Tea On A Hot Summer Day to published on Homegrown (2009).

Award winning writer, educator, counselor, and activist Edward M. Garnes, Jr. is the founder of From Afros to Shelltoes, a nationally acclaimed series of cultural productions confronting the social divide between elders and hip hop heads, and holds a B.A. in English Writing from DePauw University and a M.A. in Counseling from Michigan State University . His seminal essay, ” Sweet Tea Ethics: Black Luv, Healthcare, and Cultural Mistrust,” currently appears in Not In My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, a 2007 NAACP Image Award nominated collection edited by Gil Robertson. (www.afrostoshelltoes.com).

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15 Comments »

Jon Goode said:

My prayers are with you Ed.

# 11 January 2009 at 12:57 pm

Nilaja said:

I wish you and your family strength and peace this day. One day at a time…

# 11 January 2009 at 1:15 pm

Tia said:

I’m sorry & I hope in time that your heart heals. I’m empathetic to your wondering why God allows things to happen.

# 11 January 2009 at 1:23 pm

Ya said:

Ed, I wish you and your family love and healing and understanding and continued comfort. And I’m glad you’re writing again and sharing your talent with the world.

# 11 January 2009 at 4:03 pm

Crystal said:

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Ed.

# 11 January 2009 at 4:05 pm

NLB said:

I feel you completely cousin, and I know that it is hard to understand (and I know you don’t want to hear it) but I know that for some reason this was a part of God’s plan. While He loaned Everette to us for just a short time, and I am thankful for that, I know God had a good reason for taking Everette from us so soon. I know that Everette is up there with JC, entertaining all the folks up in heaven! Love you always babe!

# 11 January 2009 at 4:09 pm

Gloria said:

I love you.

# 11 January 2009 at 6:04 pm

Donna-maria said:

The comfort God provides in the face of death is the promised resurrection. We have proof of this hope by his word and the resurrection of his son, Christ Jesus.

I feel your pain and know the ache of loss. Do something kind and unexpected for someone else in tribute to your brother’s life. And know that I love you.

# 11 January 2009 at 6:17 pm

Erikka Tiffani said:

Some questions, have no answers, none we would understand. Know that your friends here for you, to talk, to laugh, to cry with you. Love you man.

# 11 January 2009 at 8:54 pm

Anonymous said:

It is going to get better keep the faith. The Master is the only one
that can help you. Be strong and keep the faith Never, Never question God.
Everett was with us and filled our hearts will Joy. He did his part and he Never complained. You must learn from your brother be happy and let GOD. Do what you can do to make this a better world. YOUR BROTHER DID JUST THAT. No more pity parties, Be Happy. Live, Live Live

Nana Barbara, I love you.

# 12 January 2009 at 7:18 am

Spinxx said:

hang in there guy…

# 12 January 2009 at 8:33 am

Melissa said:

I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know this is a difficult time.
Love You Much

# 12 January 2009 at 8:55 am

KeithKNOWS said:

Always here for you lil’ brother, continued prayers of support.

# 12 January 2009 at 10:35 am

damaris said:

loving you ed

# 12 January 2009 at 1:12 pm

Osa said:

I love you Ed! Although your brother is gone physically, remember that you have the power & ability to continue his legacy, by honoring the great memories of him. God cannot lie, but the devil can! Keep his memory alive, spend time with those that love him most, and don’t let the devil steal your joy.

# 12 January 2009 at 1:54 pm