Grey Hills

Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com We look for the light Praying for the shine of an incandescent glow That flickers in the darkness of eternal night Then here comes the smoke... Like grey hills rolling over brick laced chimney tops It creates smog and gives off warmth Burning red logs on an orange inferno … Continue reading Grey Hills

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Sweltering Heat

Pic by Pixabay Spicy words taste like Tabasco dreams  Speak jalapeno to me  Like cayenne peppers blowing back sweltering heat Speak sriracha to me Like hot sauce mixed with red chili's and vinegar Desiring a feeling of numb lips Brought on by scorching truth You can never be hotter than the searing sun It shines … Continue reading Sweltering Heat

Girl Child

Photo by Marta Dzedyshko on Pexels.com Girl child,  Don’t you talk too loud  Men don’t like a woman yelling  And carrying on  Only lite words that reek of diet soda Can come from your lips  And eat a little less  Watch your hips You don’t wanna gain too much weight  Don’t ask questions only do … Continue reading Girl Child

Quintessential Growth

Photo by Alexandr Podvalny on Pexels.com Your heart may be sore but it keeps on beating. Your mind may be confused but it keeps on believing. Your feet are well traveled but they keep on healing. So keep on keeping on Honey child, trials come for a reason. Some days it will rain, on others … Continue reading Quintessential Growth

My Flesh

Photo by Angela Roma on Pexels.com this flesh, my flesh is soft, succulent and brown a hue passed down from my Grandpappy it's moisture maintained by shea butter these are the lips that gave sweet dreams to dry eyes full and shiny like the sunrise hands that cradled water from many streams used to toil, … Continue reading My Flesh