Juneteenth Bliss

Juneteenth Bliss

by | Jun 19, 2021 | Poetry

Some thoughts I’m riffin’ on: I know I am a slave’s dream come true I know I am a Nigerian princess too come through But I don’t know a single soul not battling for their afterglow That freedom never came cheap That politic was slick and...

Eternal Perspective III

by | Mar 27, 2021 | Poetry

“Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds…” My voice and history Feel like perpetual Robbery or Rape (capital “R”) that I try to see the beauty in Because Despite this history I never lost my divine Me Divine Like the Earth...
Eternal Perspective II

Eternal Perspective II

by | Mar 13, 2021 | Poetry

“Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds…” Her legs are so small and golden but she holds the past in her stance. Tiny little thighs underneath the beautiful weight of her beautiful heritage. Cafe latte calves strong like her...
Remember

Remember

by | Nov 21, 2020 | Poetry

When the blessing is work The pain Oh, the pain An exquisite hurt Like cold toes due to Christmastime Pulled curls For the perfect updo When the blessing is work It only seems nefarious A hit of peppermint Never without the pepper When the blessing is work It burns a...
Black Poetry Day

Black Poetry Day

by | Oct 17, 2020 | Poetry

On both my little bro’s birthday AND Black Poetry Day! Wholly I pray you whole I wish you happy I hope in your completeness Chew on the fatness of your own Because you own All that can not be taken from you A million miles A million thoughts A moment...