Poetry Archives — Page 10 of 52 — Tiffany Vakilian's Speak Fire Publishing

Shut In

by Tiffany Vakilian | Nov 23, 2019 | Poetry

You needn’t believe in the power of sunlight but I do I have held bloody masses in my hand and while I don’t attribute that issue of blood to the lack of sunlight I know this to be true had I not opened my windows today I would have stayed in in fear of...

Rain. Rest. War.

by Tiffany Vakilian | Nov 16, 2019 | Poetry

The rain fell like suicide soldiers I felt alone and afraid Covered in blood Not water But I see this truth Hard like sunshine She is a fighter As am I In the wake of the truth of my battles I had to let go of much Thoughts meant to obfuscate Needless There are...

Wakanda is the New Chemo

by Tiffany Vakilian | Nov 9, 2019 | Poetry

She wished for red and black lines, made of government confidential ink She wished for hair follicles pushing through, and energy, and warmth That kind of art takes a while They don’t tell you about the minutes How can they? But my Mom’s a queen and a...

Holy Spirit and India Arie

by Tiffany Vakilian | Oct 26, 2019 | Poetry

When the spirit moves, let it go. He don’t need no invitation. NO proven, approved path. He tells you about yourself, on yourself, to yourself, for yourself. No apologies. Let it go. That love, encompasses sex, gender, political pride. It’s a song without...

I am From (a framed poem)

by Tiffany Vakilian | Oct 5, 2019 | Poetry

I’m from colored fountain pens from stationary and backlit keyboards I am from the cactus-lined walkway I am from Gardenia-scented candles I am from praying around the table and the thick hair from Geraldine and James Jerome I am from the 3 a.m. wake-up to...

Take A Break on That

by Tiffany Vakilian | Sep 21, 2019 | Poetry

Let’s stop the stupid for five minutes For just five let’s look metaphysically down our noses at nothing and no one Stones fly like bullets like roaring lions looking for someone to devour But for five minutes put your arms down Shut my mouth Open our...