Tag: head
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Embarrassing Journal Post: Get Your Eagle On
I been a dark skin sista all my life. Whether in a afro, locks, relaxed or tightly bound braids. I have spent my days as a black woman through and through. During my youth, I spent many days and nights feeling as though my blackness never matched up to societal norms. Growing up I wasn’t…
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Valuable
You are valuable Every hair on your head counted All your triumphs and failures dearly noted The black charcoal will soon turn into a diamond When pressure is applied And the shine of it will reflect off of dim places Creating a light where none existed You are the bright twinkle in the distance Showing…
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Battle For Keeps
Fight Bloody knuckles Pushing back tears Clinching teeth Balled up fist Greased up face Cornrows to the back Passionate eyes Steady gaze Eager, light, prancing feet A song in your heart Defeat far from your mind Time burns away Minutes turn into seconds Low grunts from aching ribs And sore abs Let flesh contact flesh…
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Why I Love You
Pull on loose heart strings With a sigh of your voice Through the tilt of your head Via a weepy look in your clear eyes Only you can make hard shoulders slump forward While rigid arms give way for a much needed hug And that’s why I love you Love always, Esha <3
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Short Thought: Politician Without a Cause
Politician Without A Cause Party politics must stand Even if it divides We The People like a wedge If evil is done, I turn my head Like a late kid getting hall passes I give out third and fourth chances No matter the offence As long as you support my next event I will pay…
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Group Think
Group Think That’s not right I know right In the same way, I know wrong Or at least… I bob my head and play along Because I go with the masses I don’t stand for anything That goes against the grain I am group think in overdrive Disillusioned by the insane But deep, deep down..…
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Hard Times
Hard Times Not all is bad Have faith and be kind Everything owed to you Will be granted due time Keep your head held high You will be alright Love always, Esha <3
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Call Me Sunshine
I am a chocolate sunrise floating over still land A part of God’s divine plan People regard me as beautiful but fail to understand… That my existence is not equated to the abundance of man Pull out your paint brush and stroke… The deep, broad curves…
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