{"product_id":"black-mans-tears-a-poetic-witness-to-invisibility-inheritance-and-becoming-9798999597540","title":"Black Man's Tears: A Poetic Witness to Invisibility, Inheritance, and Becoming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Man's Tears\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful and lyrical collection of poetry exploring the inner and outer lives of Black men in America. Through five deeply reflective movements, poet and pastor John David Smith weaves themes of identity, fatherhood, faith, fear, silence, survival, and resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese poems bear witness to generational pain, spiritual strength, and the complexity of manhood in a world that often misreads or ignores the Black male experience. With language that is both unflinching and compassionate, Smith invites readers into moments of lament, memory, protest, and praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructured like a sermon-moving from reflection to revelation-\u003cem\u003eBlack Man's Tears\u003c\/em\u003e speaks to those who have been silenced, misjudged, or unseen. It offers not only catharsis, but connection. These poems are not just meant to be read; they are meant to be felt, taught, and carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers of spiritual poetry, social reflection, and cultural commentary, this collection also includes a reflection guide for book clubs, classrooms, and community discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John David Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scribe \u0026amp; Canvas Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999597540","brand":"Scribe \u0026 Canvas Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45229901414537,"sku":"9798999597540","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_d8b6c526-8e7c-459d-9319-e03df5f876ca.jpg?v=1770113879","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/black-mans-tears-a-poetic-witness-to-invisibility-inheritance-and-becoming-9798999597540","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}