The mind of an only child becomes a dangerous place when he becomes an adult. Imaginary friends turn into personalities that become imprisoned in fantasies that were darkened by late night computer screens and very sticky magazines. The mind of an only child becomes a … Continue readingOnly Child
My father knelt at this alter. He died with sugar in his blood. I’ll take a large number two with some extra dopamine. Add in a side of fructose corn syrup, don’t forget the aspartame. Feed me all your lies with a double order of … Continue readingSweet Tea
Oh Lord I know you said we should keep our tongue from evil, and strive to have clean lips. But sometimes… I just have to say fuck this shit.
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
You is bigYou is blackYou is angry My white Mamie told me.
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
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