She's Dying (2006)

This poem is dedicated to my aunt who passed away about 13 years ago now..

She's dying.. Unwillingly, alone, scared..

She's dying.. Quietly, confused, happy

She's dying.. Knowing that she's going to be free

Free of the pain, sorrow, and guilt.

She's dying.. Wondering if she can be saved..

Is there a cure?

She's dying.. Medicine not working, but she's trying..

She's dying.. Maybe not alone, but other don't know her struggle

She's dying... Does anyone care? Do they know? Why aren't they here?

Mouth closed, eyes shut, she's gone. Nobody knew her pain. All was lost but could of been gained, if we only knew... She was dying, but living alone. Not completely dead, but unworthy of life. The lessons that could of been taught, the happiness brought to hearts all around, she's heaven-bound, heart full of joy. She's gone. Done dying, now she's living in the rhythm of the waves, beats of drums, sounds of love. She's gone. Done dying, dried tears, full of vigor.. She's dead.

Ode To Black Girls (7/26/06)

Swaying your hips when you walk

Popping your gum when you talk

The hood raised her.

Sassy, yet classy; disrespectful when needed

Dudes try to get at her, she doesn't need it

Unnecessary drama of hood life

She sees herself in a different light

College bound, career found

Ghetto girls can make it out!!

Attracted to the finer things in life, she finds her way out

From a road already doomed and booby trapped,

She sees success isn't far

Go left into the light or go right into the dark

Sometimes feeling alone, she strayed back to the dark

Her trials and tribulations bring her out

Unknowing that girls just like her around

staring down the same path, just looking for a different way

Broken down & beaten by society; Black girls can do it!

Never alone, but always forgotten

Black girls stand strong!

Sorrow of the Heart (7/17/06)

I guess in 2006, I was going thru a lot of relationship problems..

Unchained melody of my heart sounds like a thunderous pain.

Bleeding, aching for attention

Doctor, please cure this agony

Unpleased, neglected for love.

Scorned, tinged heart... Please beat again..

Money Blues (7/26/06)

Bills coming, nothing going out

Damn, the lights went out

Should I save us by making a call to that guy who said he'll help if I fall........

Or should I ask the neighbors to save us again?

My pride won't let me ask them again, even though they know my plight

Jesus knows my pain; I wish I knew his plan

I leave things all undone, he'll make a way.

RING! RING! on my rotary phone

The Light Company

"Sorry ma'am you have a credit, lights will be on in a second"

Was that the works of the man with the plan?

Was it the neighbors, helping again?

Who knows?!

But I thank them.

Love is.. (9/12/2008)

I'm guessing I was going thru something with my ex so I scribbled this down on a post it.. Enjoy!

Love is pure.

We were in it's purest form

You descended into the atmosphere too soon...

I stayed afloat with you always in my heart

Love is pain.

You caused this pain

Love is pure... bullshit.