Slum Villages

Returning to tribalness we experienced before our pilgrimage, But positivity is the difference. The same villages that raised our kids are now monuments of iniquities. Is it weird that my people’s power is relinquishing? Gun violence is single-handedly destroying life expectancy. Early twenties: long enough to sow seeds; multiple parency. Swisha sticks and Uzi clips … Continue reading Slum Villages

Dark Shades and Cognac

In life, emotions are inevitable. Sometimes the more we ignore them, the deeper they sink. We all deal with them differently as well. Generally, people take a break from society, but some choose otherwise...how do you?   Some wish for rain Liquid pain camouflage Tears of a clown Frown stained smile... Tinted emotions Silent shattered … Continue reading Dark Shades and Cognac

Mae’s Son, Dick’s Son

The stresses of today's successes are indirect reflexes of yesterday's excesses. The pressures of collections of Rolexes & Lexuses become our kids' complexes Unexpected? Ponder while I digresses... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Painted floral are the glasses we are encouraged to gaze through. Glaze over the facts that face us and contend the sky's always blue... Dick's son, … Continue reading Mae’s Son, Dick’s Son

“Dead Man’s Curve”

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”

“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”

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…