If And When You Find Him
Make it known unto him That I did in fact, love him That I did truly, want him And I did truly, choose him. Tell
The Ever-Looming Presence
I was a loner. From the beginning Ganeered strength to always walk alone That morning, my hairs stood, my heart rushed He was lurking behind
There’s Something About Darkness
They desired the bread and onions in Egypt I keep going back for the love and attention Forgetting the slavery and bondage for years I
My Side… Dear Daughter
My dear daughter, you’ve said your part. I’ll tell mine. Believing me or not is your choice. I loved your mother, like I’ve never loved
As Easy As Goodbye
I do not have the strength, To wrestle for space; In anyone’s heart, anyone’s mind, If you want to leave then so be it. I
Blurred Drawing
One day I decided to draw myself, All I needed was a white paper and crayons. I laboriously doodled, Despite my shaky hands. As shapes
In the Belly of the Whale
Like Jonah who fled the God’s voice, They turned from her as if by choice. A daughter born with moonlit skin, Yet marked by pox;
Mourning Abandoned Paths
Memory affirms, Memory reminds, It takes us back, To the landscapes of the past; To glean and learn. This brings back texture, The ways our
When I Felt Unloved
When love abandoned me, I walked away, Down unfamiliar streets, Searching for a new family, A new place to stay. The cold, unyielding world, Stretched
A Broken Orchid
I wish you held me once, more closely Caressed me beautifully like I was golden I wish I made you smile; wholly I wish I
