Ever said never and knew you didn't mean it when it left your lips? It's just the bitter cold of old... Sometimes what we want is dressed up like "what we need" and we can't see so we bleed... When all hope is gone...New hope is won Never falling again is the claim from the … Continue reading “Dead Man’s Curve”
“Not My Best Friend”
A special Mother's Day presentation to my mother... Her body morphs from the very figure that's the reason for your being into an incubation chamber and for 9 long months...morning sickness, appetite lost and found, and random tears and anger... Hot chips, pickles, ice cream...until it all climaxes one day with a scream! How far … Continue reading “Not My Best Friend”
“Beauty Is Pain”
Pretty faces Thick in places Small waists(es) Hair from Asians All the cuties have self-esteem issues Pass the tissues Thick red-bones, even tones, and dark ones Take offense to the others' beauty The way her hair has a kink or two Or the way the others' butt is too huge Undersized are her lips Overflowing … Continue reading “Beauty Is Pain”
“Kid Sister”
I wrote this for my little sister as she turned life's pages... In the footsteps of strong women, few wear the shoes... Challenged by the new world's impaired views: of a "strong black bitch" You can do all things through Christ, but also shy from some through His strength From beautiful examples of how to … Continue reading “Kid Sister”
“Lost & Found, Lost”
I often sit and wonder... Ponder how to make you mine How to make you smile a while How to make me worth your time Hmm...All women want the finest Shoes, clothes, jewelry...all designer If I buy you that dress and those heels will you be head over em in love? If I took you … Continue reading “Lost & Found, Lost”
“IDK”
If I had a way with uhhh Dang, I'm just sayin' like... For real, you know what I mean right? Me, myself, personally, always get me tongue tied Close my eyes real tight and be outta sight Wish it was easier so my tongue, I wouldn't have to bite No pen and paper, Predictive text … Continue reading “IDK”
“Insobriety”
Drinking away pain...you've been there Withdrawn at times.. No reason why No words to find Consume more wine Now consumed is my mind Flirting with that line And sleeps behind The clock cosigns And races by In slow rewind Now rewind and chime In with more rhymes Why pain's inside But champions hide And seeks … Continue reading “Insobriety”
Just Flows…
When we're together it's Florida hoops; heat & magic....so attracted Hopeless romantics, all giggles and antics... Sharing videos and photos and conversations with no doses... And... Inexplicable like a rose through concrete growing it's.... Against all odds and normalities Amazing how time flies it's aircraftsy The passions & pleasures beyond measurability Feelings fueled like octanities... … Continue reading Just Flows…
“Inferiority” Complex
I'm young, gifted and most annoyingly black Should be happy I just don't have to sit in the back, huh? Let's think back to why it is this way... See you tried to break me when my people were slaves Back on the plantation we did all your chores Now I can live in main … Continue reading “Inferiority” Complex
The Conversation Piece
How important is conversation...verbal and nonverbal? I wrote this almost 3 years ago and believe it is the reason why I love Elle Varner's "Refill" so much. We are constantly judged on our speech and delivery both socially and intellectually. Great conversation has won more hearts than mom's apple pie. Endulge...The Conversation Piece... Out for … Continue reading The Conversation Piece
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