"We began before words and we will end beyond words."
Cold Tea When I met him I was always hurt, Always empty In a way that was never entirely bare. Like a glass half full, I was the remnant of some sweet drink He had only wished to taste, But never to finish. I was like hot tea that he thought tasted better cold, Iced—... Continue Reading →
A plucked a petal from your garden long ago, And realized it was from a garden filled with forget-me-nots. He loves me, he loves me not. That was when we were friends, happy, even euphoric. I was glad to think I'd never be forgotten And even kept the dried thing in a jar on my... Continue Reading →
Howdy, Hello, Bonjour. I posted Haunted House: The Poem on Sunday night-- Find it Here-- Today I'm releasing the audio sampling of Haunted House on SoundCloud. Haunted House has to do with my father's death, issues inheritance, betrayal and trust. Four years ago when my father died, his best friend stole my inheritance. When I went... Continue Reading →
Haunted House I revisited the house my father haunts, Empty and hot- heavy with loss— Filled with old air and hollowness. My hand held a light over my head While the other ran across cold concrete And the walls of the robbed rooms, Where furniture once was. I pressed my lips-sucked the flesh within my... Continue Reading →
Caption this character. What is his story? What do you see? Where does he want to be?
Us He grabbed my hand But he meant to grab his phone To call the girl he truly loves. Now he's confused Because he is reminded that my skin Sparks with his in a way that he has never seen before. He holds my hand in his, And plays with my fingers-- His mind-- wondering... Continue Reading →
I'm back! I'm finally home from my trip to Jamaica. It was absolutely incredible-- it was so insightful and eye opening to see my family members and the country my parents came from. I'll touch on my trip in a different post though; in this Grab A Bowl I wanted to talk about a new... Continue Reading →
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