My mother stuck soap on the grooves of my teeth, purging my mouth of its sins, teaching me to taste my words before spitting them out. I did no such thing. Burnt by my tongue, I was fed whiskey and wine to keep my words sweet. “Your tongue can be a tool”, she said. “Learn how … Continue reading Training Day
Wahgwan
Why you killing your brothers? Violating your sisters? In a world like today, Where you can get paid For shit like, watching video games. You’d rather be on the block, Licking shots; Carrying that shank, buning’ that dank, To look and act like your bad Or to shield from those that do. Wahgwan for yous? … Continue reading Wahgwan
Black History Month 365
As a black woman, born in England with Jamaican heritage, Black History Month is a celebration that is very close to my heart. I’m sure we’ve all asked ourselves the same question at some point: Why is only a month out of the year dedicated to acknowledging the history and achievements throughout the history of … Continue reading Black History Month 365
6AM
You whisper in my ear "it's a new day" and wake me with your warm kiss, hello again. Reaching for the curtain, I expose your golden beams that dance across my body, flooding my bedroom with comforting heat. Pull me close into your orange glory, beg me to stay. My duties are calling but you … Continue reading 6AM
The Crow's Nest 