Eddie Phillips : Writing

To God I Am Forever Grateful

To God I Am Forever Grateful

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


I am not a man of pointless platitudes. I don't give desultory thanks. I don't bestow aimless gratitude. You have to earn my thanks. Today I ..
A QUESTION OF COMPASSION

A QUESTION OF COMPASSION

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


Am I delusional to believe in the kindness of man? Am I compassionate idiot because I think people should understand? Why is it wrong to show..
LITTLE BILLY THOMAS: Will He Understand?

LITTLE BILLY THOMAS: Will He Understand?

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


What you put out there will be seen by everyone. Can you live with that?
LOVE'S PRECIOUS BREATH

LOVE'S PRECIOUS BREATH

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


First given by Godto imbue life into man; It has always been a partof God's eternal plan. We first feel it's warmth when it comes as a gift; Given fro..
WHEN A GOOD MAN LOVES YOU

WHEN A GOOD MAN LOVES YOU

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


Honor the good thing you have ladies. He has you and you have him. Take care of your good man.
THE STRUGGLE

THE STRUGGLE

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


The struggle is real!
CONGRESS OF THE HEART (SERVICE TO MAN) *UNFINISHED

CONGRESS OF THE HEART (SERVICE TO MAN) *UNFINISHED

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


I tried to find the words but I think this poem is largely unfinished.
GENTRIFIED EVICTION

GENTRIFIED EVICTION

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


When people are forced to move out of their homes to make way for "a better class" of people we all need to worry. This is especially true if race is..
FAUX FREEDOM

FAUX FREEDOM

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


Chicago is a getting increasingly violent. I pray for my family on this Independence Day.
A MOTHER'S INTRINSIC LOVE

A MOTHER'S INTRINSIC LOVE

A Poem by Eddie Phillips


It is a love that literally grows inside a mother.