Daily I teach him about kindness and respecting others Every day. I am on him to listen to his father and mother.
But right now, I am just calling out to my God to keep him safe.

Psalms of The Elusive Black Housewife is a collection of poems written at the beginning of the pandemic. Author Melanie Lavender invites readers into her prayers for forgiveness, protection, and wisdom. Using her pen to describe the raw emotions of parenting during a time of uncertainty, fear, and social unrest. As David did, this housewife took her petition to the Creator of Heaven and Earth and stepped out on faith.