I ponder the changes that have flooded my world - and all of our world - since last February, and wonder if I’ll be ready for whatever is coming next. Read on
Poetry / all
This is our revival Beyond the blue-whites of the sky And the blue-green horizon Behind the salt-laced breeze Secluded, uncorrupted Across the ocean are lands Overflowing with gold and riches Lands soon to be filled with Broken, unkept promises and Forsaken memories Let us remember These truths Henceforth and forevermore This is our revival To… Read on
A broken system, a system that only works for a few Only the privileged, the wealthy, the six figure revenue Schools underfunding when our scores don’t improve Not enough books, paper, pencils, for 30 kids to reuse How you gon’ tell us to teach, with not enough tools to use Obscuring the flaws in the… Read on
i felt the sparks like waves washing against my core white and black checkerboard covering every wall and i saw dying stars inside of your eyes about to explode like supernovas shattering galactic landscapes carving highways of carbon for new life to emerge i’m in a vortex of spiraling prismatic colors being sucked by gravity… Read on
lavender puddles of terror originated between your fingers afraid it scuttles into corners on all fours it hides it stalks it shrieks it silences the scream of mysterious pain that seems to comes on fast how long it will last is a mystery unsolved lavender gives noise of ragged breaths aching with a suffocation pressing… Read on
Jump out of the shower Grab an outfit Face the mirror then start No fighting No strong opinions No thoughts No me Silence Keep quiet Don’t wanna be another angry black girl Soft voice high giggle No aggression Say it again no aggression I keep practicing I’m almost ready I do my hair Grab a… Read on