Tag: black poetry
Take cover
The old saying “never judge a book by its cover’ is probably one of the least followed pieces of advice ever. Writing a book takes not only time but passion. You have to have some kind of deep desire of wanting to see your writing … Continue readingTake cover
That’s a good boy
I’ve heard it my whole life. “You’re not like the other ones you’re different. Friendly, well spoke, a real go getter.” But subconsciously and maybe unknowingly what they’re really saying is “You’re not like those other Niggers.”
Angelic Love
The time stream is relentless as it erodes a path through our lives. An unforgiving torrent that brittles the bones and loosens the skin. A Styx that floods its banks to turn youthful fields gray. But there is a love that survives that aged assault. … Continue readingAngelic Love
Paper Crowns
Black King, naw fam I don’t want the crown. Kings get overthrown. Kings have to watch their back from the velvet daggers inside their own home. They’ll praise you to your face but behind your back plotting how to take your place. Back stabbers who are … Continue readingPaper Crowns
Societal Norms
Religious society set standards So/high/that/we fill ourselves with anxiety trying to maintain an appearance of piety in front of fellow Christians who privately struggle with a variety of other vices. Sometimes this mask gets heavy when I’m tired of pretending I just didn’t have thoughts … Continue readingSocietal Norms