Thought: You Are a Sparkler

Photo by Shivkumar Sd on Pexels.com You are the fun that left the room when the celebration fizzles out. Sparklers lit for less than a minute add brightness to partially lit places. That's why you are sorely missed. Because the absence of glittering illumination makes the heart grow fonder. So keep glowing baby. Flickering fireflies … Continue reading Thought: You Are a Sparkler

Hard To Break

Photo by Lopsan on Pexels.com Thousands of miles separate distant hearts A space that missed and longed for you Is within arm's reach but still so far away Arguments, tense conversations, childhood trauma and broken dreams Left us hurt but speechless How can a soul piece together pressure and stress that it can't comprehend? Years … Continue reading Hard To Break

Cookout

Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com Cookout Lip smacking and R&B music wailing Can be heard across the street  Jovial voices saturated in’ emboldened jubilee    Teeth locking onto the tender flesh of barbecued beef Plaid patterned, picnic tables are side by side   Topped with full pans of decadent soul food Baked macaroni, roasted chicken, grilled … Continue reading Cookout

Dance Party

To say, I been in the house a lot lately is an understatement. But I remember the hot house parties and the small dance floors and it makes me want to write. This is a poem from my up and coming book. I hope you love it! Dance Party the old deteriorating building erupted with … Continue reading Dance Party