Author: Blakes

The L Word

The L Word A drug as old as time itself.  I’m so high on it. My eyes, looking for their next fix. I’ve come rely on it. Fiending so bad, I’ll probably die on it. Push wisdom away, I’m willing to stake my life on … Continue readingThe L Word

Overdrawn Account

I tried to use my card todayThe teller said it was declined.I’ve used that account my whole life,direct deposited from the Devine. Zero credit to my name.I have no overdraft protection.Was I the victim of a hack?Why are all my accounts in collection? I argued, … Continue readingOverdrawn Account

Mississippi Painter

Give me a thousand threads of your finest Mississippi cotton.  A smooth white canvas, stretched to the corners of this king sized planting field.  Plant a seed in the dark and watch those curly head bulbs grow.  Sweat drenched labor.  Long strokes, brush strokes, let … Continue readingMississippi Painter

Complex

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Dismiss All notions of salvation Herorics Know your role, play it cool, the stoic.  But naw Negro. That placebo. You swallowed your own lie. Curiosity at the root A nefarious helping hand, your go to disguise. You got … Continue readingComplex

All Too often

  Smooth words flow from my mouth to put your mind at ease. They hug you tight have you thinking I’m going to bend my knee.  More hollow than a 45, they’ll pierce your soul. Empty words, with no meaning  the truth was never told.  … Continue readingAll Too often