“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

Wounded

Everybody's been here before... Love and relationships have been metaphorically compared to many things; roller coasters, a box of chocolates, etc. I think my favorite and most appropriate is seasons. Some months are warmer than others. Follow the equinoxes and solstices of this piece. Can you relate? Arrows through the heart However not of Cupid's … Continue reading Wounded

The Repass

Like? Love? Something like it? Commitment issues? Anger? Pain? Resentment? Love don't live here anymore... Personal relationship assassin Killing any buzz from potential love... Ignorantly abusing hearts...simple assault Treating love like a thief, I lock the deadbolts, Shotgun behind the door, and ask "Who is it?" while staring thru the peephole. Shoot love on the … Continue reading The Repass

Puppy Love

I wrote this as one of my 1st controversial pieces. It addresses an issue that we see in our communities. Our beautiful Black queens reduce themselves to bad bitches daily: the latest items...shoes, clothes, and bags. Women find it easier to lay down for what they want rather than standing for what they deserve. I … Continue reading Puppy Love