Voodoo King
Sometimes..I wonder how we got here? What magic did you sprinkle on me? Which Witch doctor did you visit, which … Continue Reading Voodoo King
The First Time…
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Tender twangSweet tangypurple thighfingers of limeblue navelarched eyeRavenwrists flutter-byblueberry chesthealed bowmaple humpbony kneecurved legcherry toeflat lipbeaded waistblazed neckangled chincarob facemilked … Continue Reading mantra lime
Flute
Blow…Blow through bitten lips. Tight and clung…wisps through teeth. Hollow, curved and turned. Flung around tongue, wrapped around jaws. Open … Continue Reading Flute
These Fingers
I’ve noticed that I haven’t been wearing any rings lately; on my fingers. No polish, or color; except for my … Continue Reading These Fingers
Black Beauty’s Song
I sing on top of mountaintops I sing at births and weddings I sing at jazz clubs in Hip-hop clubs … Continue Reading Black Beauty’s Song
The T’s Have it
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Tantalizing Temptations of a Troublesome Twosome Tender Twists and Twinkling Eye. A Twilight Tryst with Tangy…
Black Woman
We will Rise!
Blue Notes (for Billie)
“Chile, That LADY sang dem’ BLUES”… She sang of Men and Women, boys and girls, Love and Beginnings and the … Continue Reading Blue Notes (for Billie)
Escape of the LOONS
“How can I move on..when I’m still stuck to you?” (Two Troublesome Loons Sticky and Glued………..Heavyhearted, Torn, and Blue…………………Love struck, … Continue Reading Escape of the LOONS
I died today
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I died today… my skin darkened, and color changed. Air rushed from my body. I became…
WE RIDE
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We ride on the backs and breast of those that have come before On ancestor’s shoulders…
The Lie
Please..just let me be tonight. Whatever my offense..hold me fault tomorrow . I need my rest tonight. Please. Consciousness shakes … Continue Reading The Lie
This Is A Stick Up!
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Image Credit: Ron English I want the American Dream: Clean, Pristine, and Green! Give me a…
