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Hamza Ibn
Osman
(Hamza Ahmed)
Poet, Kind Heart, Socially Active & Sensitive, Politically Aware
Hamza came to the United States in
1997 from Somalia with his refugee family
He has graduated from a local college and has become a United States Citizen.
Hamza is a 2010 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School
Tribute to the Game
Be the First in Helping
From April 21 - 24 2017
Hamza attended an Ecumenical Advocacy conference
in Washington DC
The 2017 conference
focused on the
issues of U.S. Racism,
Militarism and
Materialism.
If you click
here, you can
read Hamza's poem written to
express
how this young
Black Poet was inspired by some
of the presentations.
Other
poetry works from Hamza Ibn
Osman (Hamza Ahmed)
More of Hamza's Poems in
audio and Video, at the end
of the listing below:
Scapegoat
Innocent Till Proven guilty
Gotta give cops some props
Cause when they are around usually the violence stops
But from among them are those who harbor hate
All forms of racism we must eradicate
Unarmed brothers having their lives taken
Claims of them being armed always coming out mistaken
The pattern is becoming quite familiar
Innocent lives their poor familia
He was a father as well as a son
They claimed he had gun, only to come to find out that he had none
I remember in grade school when bullying was the worst thing
And in some places it still is, but could have never imagined a school shooting
We gotta come up with a solution, because too many lives we’re losing
And when nothing’s being done, then complacency we’re choosing
And that’s a shame
Let’s not forget our brothers name
Police brutality and School shooting #97
Gotta give cops some props
Cause when they are around usually the violence stops
But from among them are those who harbor hate
All forms of racism we must eradicate
Unarmed brothers having their lives taken
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My Growth #96
Truly blessed even when facing affliction
Can’t stay down gotta live with full conviction
Despite the restrictions
I will crack the code that is life’s encryption
No longer will I be bound by such constrictions
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November 6, 2017 at 8:30pm · Public
A Wise Grandmother #95
A person of excellence
And when she moved, she moved with such elegance
And when she spoke, she spoke with such eloquence
That even those who were indifferent would listen cause she always spoke with such relevance
And he...
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September 18, 2017 at 8:48pm · Public
Fate Travels; Safe Travels #94
It's like fate just went in one big circle
I thought it was decided but it just moved as slow as a turtle, too many hurtles
I thought it to be like a geometric ray
Once decided forever moving in one way
But perhaps thats jus...
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September 13, 2017 at 10:36am · Public
#93
Rehearsing lines in my mind trying to find
The right words just to say to her
Like hey what you doing today
Wanna go to the cafe if thats ok
And reveal how I feel
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August 21, 2017 at 5:17pm · Public
#92
It's getting dark trouble sparks can hear the nightly critters
Like the roosters in the morning they are simply submitters
A blockage of light from one of the strongest emitters
If I was born in ancient times I would of had...
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August 21, 2017 at 5:16pm · Public
The Eclipse of Love #91
Earth, moon, and sun all perfectly aligned
There has to be a mastermind
To much complexity for it not to be intelligently designed
Three celestial bodies converge
A truly amazing spectacle to observe
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August 19, 2017 at 12:24am · Public
Embracing Change #90
Sometimes you just gotta do something new
See the world in a different view
Ultimately it's up to you
So get a clue don't get all blue
Learn something you never knew
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August 19, 2017 at 12:20am · Public
#89
Sometimes you gotta travel through the darkness to truly see the light
Sometimes you gotta be wrong to truly understand what it means to be right
Sometimes you gotta go through sorrow to experience life's delights
Sometim...
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August 14, 2017 at 6:38pm · Public
#88
Desire was strong
Desire was wrong
Eyes opened wide after having been blinded
Can't hide what's inside you'll surely be reminded
Not what I wanted
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August 9, 2017 at 3:49pm · Public
#87
So much knowledge to behold
And albeit some of which is controlled
But neither of which is being sought after
Something that was once commonly fought after
And though we have the means to be successful
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August 9, 2017 at 3:48pm · Public
Brotherhood (FMA) #86
Gotta have a homie
Cause ain't no feeling worse than the feeling of being lonely
But watch out for the phonies
Never there when you need them they're strictly one trick ponies
But hold strongly to the bond of those who sta...
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August 9, 2017 at 3:47pm · Public
#85
Is kindness a weakness I'm starting to think so
I try my best to persevere but even so I'm on the brink though
Cause there are some people who take advantage of others kindness
Though they can see they suffer from their se...
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August 9, 2017 at 3:44pm · Public
Dattebayo #84
Failure failure but success awaits me
I never give up that's why failure hates me
I'll keep trying keep struggling till I achieve it
To reiderate I will never give up so best believe it
And not for the sake of any another bu...
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August 9, 2017 at 3:43pm · Public
#83
Could it be love
Things are looking up
What eluded me for so long
Must never give up gotta stay strong
The butterflies are back even in the winter time
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August 9, 2017 at 3:42pm · Public
Stubbornly Unstubborn 82
I need to learn to be stubborn in my decisions
Cause this is not the life that I envisioned
Cause at least someone stubborn holds firmly to his position
In such case there is no indecision
Sadly I'm trapped by my own minds ...
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August 9, 2017 at 3:42pm · Public
81
When you lose something but no one seen it
When someone say something hurtful but they ain't mean it
Well you were with me when I had it and I was with you when said it
Ahh you know what just forget it
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August 9, 2017 at 3:40pm · Public
Dilemma #80
In my mind exists a space deep within my subconscious reserved solely for her where my thoughts and emotions for her reside
I try to play it as if I am fine outwardly but their is a civil war waging deep inside
Move on or...
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June 27, 2017 at 3:10pm · Public
Think Highly of One Another #79
Are you the type when your brother grabs lunch while fasting you think ill of him or think highly knowing he will save it for later, better to be the later
Instead of worrying about what other people are or are not doing;...
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June 27, 2017 at 3:08pm · Public
As Thick As Blood #78
When it comes to helping for you there will be no hesitation
Cause you were there for me at my times of desperation
Our bond so strong even at times of separation
These few words truly cannot express my true appreciation ...
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June 27, 2017 at 3:03pm · Public
Second trip to D.C. Before and After #77
Excited for the weekend
Gotta sleep super early this evening
Cause very early in the morning I'm leaving
The last time I was there I was in the 8th grade
Dang I'm growing old that's over a decade
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May 11, 2017 at 10:30am · Public
Reunited at Last #76
In a crowd I saw a familiar face
As if of fate
Who I thought from my life was gone without a trace
As she notices me my heart begins to quicken in pace
My mind filled with mixed emotions starts to race
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April 30, 2017 at 1:17pm · Public
Someone’s Inspiration #75
Had you not confessed it
I never would have guessed it
In our own lives we have become so overly invested
That at times we don’t realize just how many lives we’ve affected
I have more people who look up to me than I thought ...
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April 29, 2017 at 11:45pm · Public
In Honor of the Rape Victim #74
In a dark alley near a dumpster a young woman was lying
Another horrible case another part of me dying
He blamed alcohol was the reason for his wickedness
But you can't straighten someone who’s on the path of crookedness
An...
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April 29, 2017 at 11:40pm · Public
Hola #73
Hola senorita
Mighty fine to meet ya
To the movies I'd love to treat ya
In a game of chess I'd love to beat ya
And just like in the game in life I wouldn't cheat ya
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April 29, 2017 at 1:09am · Public
For the Generous One #72
Honestly I don't know another brother with your level of generosity
Towards helping someone I've never seen someone move at the speed of your velocity
But if your still in doubt then why not test your curiosity
For I am co...
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April 29, 2017 at 1:03am · Public
Assimilation #71
Don't falter embrace your culture
So many vultures looking to alter
Something that is already beautiful
Into somthing else that they find more suitable
No one should have to lose their cultural identity
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April 29, 2017 at 12:56am · Public
Searching #70
I will find the one that's for certain
But it takes time like a clever rhyme but I'll continue learning
And to old bad habits I'm no longer returning
And when I make that connection and she displays a similar affection
Then ...
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April 29, 2017 at 12:55am · Public
Learning to Move Forward #69
My only wish was that our friendship would have remained
Just because a feeling was once strong doesn't mean that feeling can once again be regained
A calm and collected mind I try to maintain
While also trying to be ration...
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April 29, 2017 at 12:50am · Public
A Doctor in the Making #68 This poem's audio video version
A doctor in the making
The MCAT he'll be taking
Waiting for his results I know will have him shaking
But he's putting in the time
So he should do just fine
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My only wish was that our friendship would have remained
Just because a feeling was once strong doesn't mean that feeling can once again be regained
A calm and collected mind I try to maintain
While also trying to be ration...
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Searching #70
I will find the one that's for certain
But it takes time like a clever rhyme but I'll continue learning
And to old bad habits I'm no longer returning
And when I make that connection and she displays a similar affection
Then ...
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Don't
falter
embrace
your
culture
So
many
vultures
looking
to
alter
Something
that
is
already
beautiful
Into
somthing
else
that
they
find
more
suitable
No
one
should
have
to
lose
their
cultural
identity
...
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For
the Generous One #72
Honestly I don't
know another
brother with
your level of
generosity
Towards helping
someone I've
never seen
someone move at
the speed of
your velocity
But if your
still in doubt
then why not
test your
curiosity
For I am co...
...
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Hola #73
Hola senorita
Mighty fine to meet ya
To the movies I'd love to treat ya
In a game of chess I'd love to beat
ya
And just like in the game in life I
wouldn't cheat ya
...
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I just voiced my opinion is all
Some in support and some others appalled
But nonetheless many enthralled
For some problems there are no real
solutions
But I will address my side and you draw up
your own conclusions
...
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February 28 at 8:55pm
· Public
Such an inspiration my brother is, that
despite what life throws at him he handles
biz.
And he handles it gracefully.
For a higher purpose, he does so faithfully
Really proud of my brother keep doing your
thing
Humble to t...
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February 19 at 2:23am
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How far will the protest go?
Feels like I'm a protest Pro!
Still here, but he's got to go.
Seeking only his own ambition -
Only weeks since he got the position.
...
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January 29 at 9:06pm ·
Public
Back in 97 in Grand Rapids we arrived
Never in any real danger, compared to what
my parents had survived,
And met some amazing human beings- our
next-door neighbors.
Blessed beyond means as this was again
another one of God...
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January 26 at 6:31pm ·
Public
When the time comes to ask I hope her
parents accept
Having known you: I can honestly say its a
decision that they won't regret
And I'm certain you will treat her with the
utmost respect
Being always attentive showing her n...
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January 21 at 11:40pm
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Hard to be faithful
When so many are hateful
Defined by our labels
Making life for some
very unstable
...
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December 14, 2016 at 7:33pm
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Taken #61
I'm sorry I didn't know that you were
engaged
Had I known I never would have engaged
The weather today is nice and cool
And just like the weather I'm going to play
it nice and cool
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November 22, 2016 at 12:56am
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Ice Breaker #59
20 dollars poorer but her smile
was worth it
Thought it was her birthday my
mistake not perfect
She reimbursed me in full now
I'm 20 dollars richer
Even gave back my Twix
Should have got her the Snickers
...
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November 18, 2016 at 7:35pm
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Tribal Differences #57
A different tribe he was
Than she was
Never meant to have met up
Not a part of the set up
Though their shared faith
allowed it
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November 18, 2016 at 7:33pm
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A night at Steak N
Shake #55
So down-to-earth this girl from
Uccello's
Blessed to know her I'm one
lucky fellow Conversations so
deep after one simple hello
A true friend I've made will be
so hard to let go
Took us to Steak n Shake and
covered our m...
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November 18, 2016 at 7:32pm
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Respect the Dress Code
#56
Labeled oppressed
For their method of dress
Not worn to impress
But recieving more negativity
than those who undress
How can you tell me its fair
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November 18, 2016 at 7:33pm
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Tale of a Refugee #58
I never realized the struggles
you had to overcome
Perhaps I was a little naive
back then too young
But now that I've matured I can
see clearly the hardships you've
faced
From your homeland you were
displaced as it was deem...
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November 18, 2016 at 7:34pm
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Colonization of Africa
#60
They took our resources and left
us with nothing.
Now my brothers and sisters
gotta learn how to be
resourceful and even in their
stealing they were not
remorseful.
We could have made trades but
they preferred being for...
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November 18, 2016 at 7:36pm
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Aftermath #54
Like the military my mom too
where's a uniform though hers
doesn't go with the status quo
One is viewed as a symbol of
pride and the other is seen with
resentment
My mother wears it for her
religious obligation and for
her...
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November 9, 2016 at 2:41pm
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Clearing Land for
Water #52
Firstly, the proper location
must be selected ,
Then the proper tools must be
collected.
And, by following the vision my
uncle projected,
Surely an eye-pondering pond is
expected
That even in future generations
will remain...
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September 17, 2016 at 11:28pm
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Election Year #51
All these politicians are the
same
Making up all kinds of promises
Never can back up their claim
A majority of them are dishonest
Both bad options that's the
truth
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July 25, 2016 at 8:57pm
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Ever-changing #50
4 seasons each with its own
unique style
And at the start of each one
expect to see me smile
When autumn comes with its
beautifully colored leaves
Such a pretty scene so hard to
see her leave
And when that initial snow s...
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June 3, 2016 at 11:37pm
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No such thing as honor killing
for there is no honor in such an
act
Just because a young woman
chooses her own way doesn't
warrant an attack
Its 2016 we should be way past
that
All because they liked someone
different t...
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May 13, 2016 at 10:19pm
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Love Thy Mother #48
Respect your mother
Love your mother
Cause after her they'll be no
other
Remember the one that bore you
Always there for you
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May 9, 2016 at 12:17am
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Can fit in any
situation
Without intimidation
For me it will require extra explanation
Too much...
May 4, 2016 at 12:55pm
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Look pass the
differences #45
A common problem has been
holding us back for years
And its up to the coming
generation for they’ll be the
pioneers
In bringing about the end of
tribal affiliation:
A self- love so strong; another
form of discriminati...
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April 22, 2016 at 3:27pm
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People accuse my brother Malcolm
of spewing hate.
But what about the hate coming
from the one who claims he'll
make America great.
At least with Malcolm it made
some sense.
He didn't promote violence he
promoted self def...
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April 8, 2016 at 12:22am
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Flint # 43
Such a shame whats happening in
Flint
You'd think the governor could
take a hint.
But seems he'd much rather see
them go extinct
Not belonging to his precinct
Arrogance is I won't help you
cause you don't think how I
think
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February 4, 2016 at 10:53pm
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Escaping the Loop #42
On the journey of life feel like
Im going no where
But you don't know how far
you've come unless you look back
there
But don't look too long you
gotta keep moving
Be better than you were just
keep improving
Sometimes l...
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Hamza's Poems in audio and
Video, with printed words in background:
Have Hope
Free Yourself
Aftermath
Tribute to the Game
Innocent Till Proven guilty
Be the First in Helping
Scapegoat
In Honor of the Rape Victim
Someones Inspiration
Fate brought us Together
Reunited At Last
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