Wakanda is the New Chemo

Wakanda is the New Chemo

by | 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

Holy Spirit and India Arie

by | 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...
Take A Break on That

Take A Break on That

by | 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...
What I Can Carry

What I Can Carry

by | Sep 7, 2019 | Poetry

You never know what it is someone is carrying or how they are dispersing that load throughout their souls. I can’t say with any certainty that any of us are doing it right, and the idea that some are doing it better is just asking for acid to be poured on. There...
The Open Window

The Open Window

by | Jul 28, 2019 | Poetry

Golden times come to mind in the prime of Summer Silly rhymes like rolling dimes are seeds in a field of sunflowers Rain and heat, soft and sweet Looking out the window Bread and beer, there and here, burn in the heat of Summer Family, friends, tight bonds and loose...