Tag: poetry
Objectified
“What’s poppin? Don’t mind me just watchin” Eyes on her since she walked in Often seen as a sex object. a new prospect. Wondering when she gonna drop dat They say “Shawty…got…a…big…ol…butt” They thirsty Harassing the girl on her fitness journey Blurting out things like … Continue readingObjectified
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