Author: Daphne Knox

I am a wife, mother and educator. My hope is that my studies, my own personal experiences and the life lesson’s taught to me by my mother will serve as a voice of inspiration to encourage positive change in the world and that the poetry and prose written in this blog will serve as an inspiration for a United America...an America that works together to uplift all of humanity and extinguish injustice around the globe! Click on each title to view articles in full. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE! #voiceofmymother https://knoxatthevoiceofmymother

Haiku Series Part II: Wind

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Breathe against my skin; watch me exhaling old love, inhaling pure love. - Daphne Knox McClain Breezy are the miles- that crisscrossed our love for years; finally, we’re still. - Daphne Knox McClain Calm days windy nights- listen to your soft voice hum; wishing you were here. -Daphne Knox McClain Sailing through the air; gliding [...]

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In Celebration of Memorial Day, we honor the memories of all who served and who sacrificed their health, well-being and/ or lives for the United States of America and its Freedom! We honor you and we thank you!

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I dedicate today’s blog to my own father, David E. Knox, Sr., (United States Army Veteran) and to all veteran’s who served our great country!

My grandmother, “Mama Doris” was born on May 22, 1919. Her youngest daughter, my Aunt Rosetta, was born on April 7, 1945. Recently, Aunt Rosetta, passed away, four years to the day, as her late husband. Aunt Rosetta, was laid to rest on May 22, 2021, which was the same day of the month, as her mother’s birth. Wow!

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This poem is dedicated to the memory of my maternal grandmother, whose youngest daughter, my Aunt Rosetta, was laid to rest yesterday by our family, on my grandma Doris’ birthday. Grandma Doris, whenever you left home, you would exit the door walking in your high heels shoes with your head held erect, a serious look [...]

In Memory of my sweet cousin, Kalia Olivia Horton:

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“Now I remember...When an angel comes, it stays ever so briefly and then it flies away and returns unto its Creator.” By: Daphne Knox McClain Dear Lord, Today, my heart is heavy and the questions stirring in my mind are like millstones tied around my neck. Suddenly, I realize that you are in control. My [...]

Happy Mother’s Day 2021

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By: Daphne Knox McClain Voice of My Mother, originated as a tribute to and in honor of the memories of my own mother, who passed away on October 13, 2018. That was almost three years ago. As a result of that action, this blog, and my thoughtful readers, her life and the memories of many [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day! This poem is dedicated to everyone who is in love with Someone or Who has Ever been In Love with Someone…Special! By: Daphne Knox McClain

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I am writing to you a poem with RHYTHM but little RHYME because our love... is... FREE VERSE! With you in my life, my heart is an open book and a blank page... all at once. Open enough to receive whatever life may bestow upon us and blank enough for us to write our own [...]