Jameelah
You came into this world like a ray of sunlight invading darkness. Pushing your way through bars created to keep … Continue reading Jameelah
Tag: poetry
Illusion
He tells me I’m cute, makes cat calls when my hips rumble by, but I don’t believe him. … Continue reading Illusion
Before I Die. . .
Before I Die. . . I want to learn the language in which the sun speaks to … Continue reading Before I Die. . .
If I Come Back. . .
If I come back, let it not be as a human. I don’t want the potential of clutching hate in my … Continue reading If I Come Back. . .
Where I’m From (My Version)
Driving through the winding street lined with multi-story homes, tall pine trees, and manicured lawns, on my way to Point … Continue reading Where I’m From (My Version)
SHE
She has sex with him at least three times a “weak.” Thinks that if she keeps him engaged, he won’t … Continue reading SHE
Invasion / Invasión
The sweetness of the guayaba has been muted by the hissing of the cobra La dulsura de la guayaba á … Continue reading Invasion / Invasión
La Pérdida
Me pregunto que siente la rosa Cuando se le cay un petalo? Hacia donde vaga la hoja Cuando se desprende de su rama? A quien enamora el … Continue reading La Pérdida
saguaro and lotus (or my fire friend)
saguaro and lotus (or my fire friend) book in hand pages frayed and inked energy eager to satisfy an intellect … Continue reading saguaro and lotus (or my fire friend)
“I always thought I would become more than I am today”.
I dreamt of glistening wings of courage that would expand the length of my voice That my voice would … Continue reading “I always thought I would become more than I am today”.
Alma de Colibrí 