The Slater Hayes Podcast is designed to highlight the everyday occurrences of life via poetry and social commentary. They are poignant, insightful pieces that address all facets of the black experience with the desired outcome of evoking thought and conversation. Each piece directly or indirectly addresses various topics as experienced through the unique perspective of blacks. Each piece directly or indirectly addresses various topics as experienced through the unique perspective of blacks. Episodes are to be published each Sunday. https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1666015.rss
Just as it was thought that we had turned the corner and left many things that were thought never to be experienced again, that thing called time seems intent on boomeranging.
There are many who are determined to not see time repeat itself. Just as that voice that is carried across cavernous spaces and is returned
"Within the Echoes"
so are the actions now being experienced reminiscent to the heinous actions that once terr...
Approximately 75 million Americans were fully aware of the person for whom they cast their ballot on November 5, 2024. And now WE are reaping the fruit of that fateful decision.
They knew!
Millions of others who opposed that person tried desperately to sway opinions prior to the election, obviously to no avail.
The results of the decision made on that ominous day are now reverberating throughout the world. It serves as the perfect ...
"Oil Slick"
something we are thought to unintentionally cause and that devastates far beyond what is within view of the naked eye; A thing for which the person responsible is reluctant to assume any responsibility.
That is my definition of that term. However, I believe it fully describes those who are now more than upset that they cast themselves into this despicable mire in which WE ALL find ourselves.
Understand, those t...
I was led to write this piece approximately 3 weeks ago. I did not even give it a title because I was not inspired to attach one to it. And then...
I sat in on a community meeting this past Tuesday, July 15th. What I witnessed was truly astounding and as I was preparing an episode for tomorrow-it dawned on me that the untitled piece from several weeks ago was ideal for what I witnessed.
"The Heart Don't Lie"
l...
JULY 13, 2025
"FEARS of SLIPPAGE II--I oftentimes find myself referring to a number of my previously published pieces. It seems that when I do, I find myself sometimes shocked at the relevance they possess now, moreso than when they were previously published.
One thing has not changed ...the persons that continue to bombard us with the myriad problems that are casting us further into the abyss have remained the same.
That barn ...
"...and yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for thou art with me..."
The above, one of the most quoted and remembered scriptural passages is surely being recited at this specific moment in time-be it audibly or within the hearts of man.
'Fear Not"
the WORD let's us know that we will indeed endure trouble and troubling times. I certainly believe that we are in...
...and it yet persists.
WHY, you ask?
Because there are those among us who relish the idea of maintaining privilege and are always joyful in denying others access to what they have.
OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!!!
PEACE!!!
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Some may find joy that this place called the UNITED STATES of AMERICA is experiencing, to put it mildly...
I republish this piece because it is now EVEN MORE ABUNDANTLY CLEAR that we are in DIRE NEED of ...
"The Power of Oneness"
It is abundantly clear that the decision to bomb Iran was executed with three-fold purpose. The first rationale being to prove himself strong to the world and his cronies Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping by demonstrating our military might.
The second is to salve his ego by conveying his bra...
Water cannons in LA. Eerily reminiscent of the hoses and dogs loosed upon those protesting for Civil Rights in Birmingham.
Make no mistake. there is an obvious attempt to create a circumstance that will dictate evoking Posse Comitatus, so that its subsequent usage will not be questioned throughout the nation. The mere thought of American Military troops being used to suppress lawful protests-and make no mistake that if they are...
The methods by which mainstream seeks to negatively affect our very existence is ever evolving.
This piece, previously published, calls out the various methods and is a prelude to subsequent episodes that will illuminate the evolution of the method(s) that are affecting US and those who find themselves outside...looking in.
"A Chosen Vicious Cycle" was originally published on 04-25-2021.
I repu...
"Holding On"
...hopefully not going through life and failing to realize that CHRIST is where we should place all our faith and from whom we should seek to be FILLED!!
OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!!!
PEACE!!!
What better day to diiscuss the scourge that has affcted this land?
Easter Sunday.
A day when alleged christians throughout the world acknowledge the RISEN CHRIST and allegedly celebrate and demonstrate an appreciation for the sacrifice that was made for the world on the cross.
An unselfish act that was filled with forgiveness for us through the shedding of blood and the washing away of our sins through that blood.
It seems that many a...
"Never Defeated"
is another testament to the resilience of my people. More importantly, it highlights what everyone, especially those declared as lesser than, by those who are seemingly hell-bent on returning US, and all deemed as unworthy, to that place where they are salivating to ensure we return ...beneath their feet.
There are those who never considered that they would be experiencing some of the anguish that they are ...
The content is the same. Simply trying what I have learned. A slow process...BUT GOD!!
Hey, that realization applies in all aspects of this life...doesn't it???
The correlation with what is occurring all around us is unmistakable to a piece that I published back in June of 2024.
"Remnants"
is a piece related to how America has allowed, NO INVITED, the actions that are now overtaking seemingly every as...
We all have one...
"Purpose"
or two, three, maybe even a limitless number of things that we have "been called' to do.
There is one thing of which I am certain. Simply because we feel that we have fulfilled that one thing for which we are certain we were called, does not mean that there are not other "PURPOSES" for us to fulfill.
I am aware that I have written several descriptions and have written several i...
It is becoming easier and easier for many of US to undergo a
"Desensitization"
in light of the numerous affronts to our human and civil rights. One of the primary goals of what is occurring now is for US to become numb in hopes of US totally accepting what is being perpetrated.
If you have considered giving up , then in blunt terms, someone needs to give you a REAL ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
NOW IS NOT THE TIME to acquies...
I must say that NONE of what we are witnessing surprises me because I have been made privy to it through the inspired words that I have shared with you all over the last 4 years, and now at the beginning of my 5th season.
"Montgomery to Selma"
is no exception.
I think I made a previous attempt to publish a rendition of this piece by making a reel. On this morning, I was lead back to this piece...added the words g...
Isolationism- it's being promoted on a national level and the entire mindset of what can be attained through individualism is being promoted even to our kindergarteners.
I wonder what is to become of this nation and our youth if this individualistic mindset is left to grow -unchecked.
"Who You Traveling With"
is a piece that flowed from my fingertips after a week of listening to college students during a recent trip to ...
Well, I continue to be lead to compose these pieces and I have every intention of remaining obedient.
I was inspired to write this piece due to the tremendous amount of angst that has been created by a federal government that was created to serve its people.
ANGST THAT I WITNESSED FIRSTHAND and which impacted a close family member.
"Look to the Hills"
addresses the unconscious way we tend to reach out to those within our circ...
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