Gizzards and Neck Bones

 

 

 

Gizzards and Neck Bones

 

Salt…pepper…garlic…onion powder…flour.

 

Hot oil…pan fried.

 

350 degrees…bake until tender.

 

Grandma…cooking country caviar.

 

Bud laughs… at our mutual love and the impending fight for the neck bone.

 

Old Milwaukee Light…is our side dish.

 

Grandpa…I miss you.

Repo Man

 

 

Repo Man

 

Knocking so rudely…You come to take.

 

What gives You the right?

 

No…it’s mine.

 

There must be a mistake?

 

You have not paid…in full.

 

Will I ever see her again?

 

Only...if you follow Me.

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by...The death of our baby...God's Sovereignty...God's "words" in bold print

 

Waiting to see my baby in heaven

 

Scabs

Scabs

 

Mommy always said…don’t pick your scabs.

 

God made them…ugly.

 

God made them…itchy.

 

Scabs…are meant to be picked.

 

So…I pick them anyways.

 

They also say…that time heals all wounds.

 

I…don’t believe that either!

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by...Isaiah 43:25

 

 

The Christian Right

 

 

The Christian Right

 

Fox News says you are relevant…a powerful voting bloc.

 

Believers in…capitalism…limited government…public morality…ending entitlements.

 

The right to choose…choosing to do right.

 

Are you a…paradox or oxymoron?

 

Or just…A Beacon of Mediocrity.

 

 

 

 

Inspired by...Matthew 5:13-14

 

Shopping in the Shallow

 

 

Shopping in the Shallow

 

Welcome…to the Evangelical Church of America.

 

Did you find everything you need…any coupons today…please scan your items now.

 

The next church…The next book...The next cause.

The next program...The next "guru" pastor..The next politician.

The next feeling…Evangelical Cool-Aid.

 

Thank you…for choosing our brand.

 

Get busy…eat it up…now you’re “on fire”.

 

Content…still feeling empty… or are you choking?

 

Help…I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!

 

 

Inspired by The Platte River (Mile Wide/ Inch Deep Church)…

 

The meaning of “radical” in Latin (radix)…Philippians 4

 

 

 

Tribute to Gil

 

 

Tribute to Gil

 

Brother…you will not be able to download…sister.

 

Megachurch…"community" group…church as a social network.

 

Email…Facebook…pastor’s tweets.

 

Because…the revival will not be televised.

 

Big screen…capital campaign…re-run sermons.

 

Spiritual paternalism…our style…"worshipping" while black.

 

Brother…we are here…are you listening…Sister?

 

Drop-in…drop-out…pray…Bible…praise.

 

Right song…wrong note…out of sync.

 

The revival will not be televised…not be televised…not be televised.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by...Gil Scott-Heron...Church "Revival"...

 

The hypocrisy of "Christian" reconciliation

 

 

 

Wall

 

 

Wall

 

God made my skin this way…so I can love myself.

 

Like the glass up on the wall…stained into mosaic.

 

Hey I’m up here don’t you see…you pass without no notice.

 

Slow down…take time…study long…what is the wall tryin’ to say?

 

Are we a melting pot…or an American Mosaic?

 

I’m not sure…just eatin’ stew…and please don’t pass the crackers. 

 

  

Inspired by Claudette Colvin…Parkchester Subway Station-The Bronx…

The American Mosaic v. Melting Pot Concept

Movie in 3D

 

 

Movie in 3D

 

“5 Minutes with Aliens”…science fiction in The Bronx.

 

The star sits down…she’s ready now…so “quiet on the set.”

 

Aliens seek wisdom for their world…seems to be the plot.

 

But…are the aliens listening…their world can’t live off texts.

 

The star she plays a doctor…she got them hypnotized.

 

I think she did it with her heart…and maybe with her eyes.

 

Keep that film a rollin’…cuz trances don’t last long.

 

Remember quick…what did she say…don’t want to get it wrong.

 

2 hours in 5 minutes…a lifetime to digest.

 

Can’t never steal this memory…it ain’t like “Men in Black.”

 

 

Inspired by Claudette Colvin…Her discussion of alien movies…”Alien” Teacher Visit

Claudette

 

 

Claudette

 

6 train to Parkchester…next stop…11 H.

 

My country ‘tis of thee…sweet land of liberty.

 

Door opens wide…Miss Colvin is that you?

 

To thee..We sing.

 

Dr. Colvin teach me now…don’t need no Ph.D.

 

Land where our father’s died…land of the pilgrim’s pride.

 

Queen Claudette…you are Alabama…America the Beautiful.

 

From…every mountain side.

 

Don’t need a picture…I kissed royalty on the cheek.

 

Let..freedom ring!

 

 

 

Inspired by My conversation with Claudette Colvin...Marion Anderson

 

 

 

 

 

6 o'clock News

6 o’clock News

 

Eyewitness News here in West Garfield Park…just waiting for something bad to happen.

Drugs…shootouts…murder…jail.

Everybody’s saggin’…carryin’…and sellin’ dope.

 

Gangs walking down the sidewalk…could they just be friends?

 

Babies havin’ babies…welfare queens.

 

How do they do it…let’s see if we can talk to someone.

 

Sir…sir…what’s your name?   George…George what’s it like living in Garfield Park?

Well…I have a good job…payin’ the bills.

 Beautiful wife…great neighbors…kids go to school every day…two in college.

Church on Sunday…praisin’ the Lord!

 

Jesus is good…Jesus is good!

 

Jesus is Lord…in Garfield Park!

 

 

Inspired by...media portrayal of race...the real truth in "Colored America"...Jesus in the City

Guess Who's Coming to Church?

 

Guess Who’s Coming to Church?

 

It all started when I walked into church and someone said…

 

Where did you two meet?

Then I heard…

 

Don't you think she looks like Michelle Obama?

Mister…you ‘bout to find out what Black Power really means…then…

How did you get your girl’s hair so curly?

Just exactly what are you tryin’ to pull here…and…

You speak English so well…where did you go to college?

All Hell’s done broke loose now…but wait…

I’m not a racist, but…

Civil Rights is one thing…but this here is somethin’ else!

It was great visiting with you…you’re sure not like other blacks.

I don’t understand nothin’ no more!

 

 

 

Inspired by...stupid things white people say in church...Sidney Portier...melanin...Galatians 3:28

 

Silent thoughts in bold print

 

 

My Jesus

 

 

My Jesus

 

Jesus I am afraid…to ride a horse.

You see…I was thrown when I was 10.

 

Never to ride again…until I hear your call.

 

No Stained Glass Jesus now…My Warrior King!

 

Hallelujah…Hallelujah…Hallelujah!

 

I ride with You…Faithful and True.

 

Slay them with Your Word…You need me not.

 

Blood to the bridle…1,600 stadia.

My Jesus…My Jesus…My Jesus.

 

Hallelujah…I ride!

 

 

 

 

Inspired by...getting thrown from a horse...Revelation 19