Flow forever deep

I return to the basics, 101, My pen dictating the release of a caged hurricane Ingesting anger and pain as an appetizer We walk in each others path Anticipating who will budge first and in which direction, I’d rather accept and shiver at the cold truth Then receive warmth from “cozy” lies, It was H.E.R […]

Make your history

Black history cannot be confined to one month because black history is made every single day, and in so many different ways. – J. Ivy

Lived through

A reader has lived through thousands of lives before he or she dies. – George RR Martin Chapter after chapter New scenarios New scenery New characters identified The plot grips your mind until the climax Genre defining authors Present them in volumes, and some in standalone masterpieces Awards given due to the stories merit But […]

Vividly versatile

Fresh footsteps focused on good Gripping tight onto a lighter Determined to see flames flicker until dawn ever so gently My sights satisfied between the stars My brief regrets lost in the rain Remaining tardy for the rising sun But on time to witness its temporary escape for me to give thanks Every season tiny […]

New meanings

You Envision Success Nothing Overcomes Winners

Dreams by Langston Hughes

Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.

Get moving

I’m welcomed by a warm sunshine applauseHappy thoughts fall within Flowers wave timely However death takes a nearby homeI’m petrified to make acquaintancesTo the inevitable collector Trouble infects tranquil mindsI’ve come upon an empty bed for spirits to love But I can still sense their gentle touches as it remains in echoes passing along the […]

Make ’em feel it

I came across this pin on a coat at my job. It’s some positive reinforcement to do better even when there are self haters in the black community and detractors that bring the message down. There’s plenty of love and hope to go around, even if they don’t want you to show it. “The man” […]

Haiku : Reckless

People live reckless Crescent moon overcome with sorrow Gamble of the dead

Venture

Listen to that sweet chorus beyond this world Only paradise can cleanse the past, Heavy footsteps sink into puddles, Liquid to solid, Surrendering our balance on life’s frozen booby traps Settled in an unavoidable recurrence, Singing birds embraced by all to witness An artistic antidote to the gloom, The lull of nightfall rain communicates To […]