Little Lioness

by | Jan 21, 2017 | Poetry

For Jazmine Rogers, with great respect. Her roar is small For now But you can hear what it will be Still she Waits impatiently for the shine of her own sweet self To dim so she can handle it She can’t see it quite yet Oh but she sees much Her black child magic...

Havin’ Somethin’

by | Jan 14, 2017 | Poetry

It is said that I have somethin’ Beggin’ the question Somethin’ for nothin’ Apostrophes abound around my destiny Contraction and contracts Give and take And take And empty And still giving It is said that I have somethin’ Beggin’...

Resolved

by | Jan 8, 2017 | Poetry

I had the pop quiz of life in the last weeks of 2016. Every possible loose end tied up, or cauterized and let go. It was freeing. It was… well… not such a big deal when it comes to the cycles of life and what prepares you for what is coming. What...
The Road Goes…

The Road Goes…

by | Dec 5, 2016 | Poetry

Some people are in the car with you Sometimes you’re on your way to them Sometimes you’re on a bike Peddling like an idiot Cuz you need to leave that mode of transport In the mud where you got it stuck Sometimes this 10-mile stretch is curved With a 7%...

Does this Sound Familiar?

by | Sep 19, 2016 | Poetry

I am worthy I am real I screw it up, but more than that I can have greatness I can do great things I can rise happily From my most heinous mistakes I am talented I work hard I know it, but more than that I am blessed I can bless My eyes are opening (yes, again) to My...