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Wicked Kingdom Intentions For a naïve soft kitten My goodness, this poem is worth a heated mention My body has been sequestered by a hard bone of contention…

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Beyond The Crown

I am not just a black man, subtle and plain. To some I wear a crown, to myself—just to be—my sacred name…

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It's A New Day

It's a new day and yesterdays gone If you have awakened on this day to read my poem, you are able to reset you mind Seek porosperity and new possiblities Surround yourself with those that have much to lose Those can can show you thier worth through…

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Halo and Crown

Before the night fades and day welcomes my face, here is a kiss to the brow. If anything dims your halo between then and now, reflect on my crown—we are the…

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Corner Gospel

We pray with our shoes on, knees bent over cracked concrete, hands cupped like tin cups in a church of streetlamps, siren hymns threading the night, bassline heartbeat underfoot. Mama said Sundays were for boiled greens and hands that worked…

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Written Into Being

Falling from the atmosphere was terrifying— until I realized the open arms waiting below. My thoughts rushed back…

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The Sacred Orator

As I close my eyes, the sea salt of my rebirth home Uprise my underworld kingdom and take your place among Heaven's throne The energy of your spirit shall carry you over the throne of Allah's glory and wishes The eighth dimension I give unto you, the…

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Awaiting In Jealousy

My thoughts roam her realm, while my body awaits in jealousy. I can only imagine the things said, “He can’t do what we can.”…

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Hades: Through the Eyes of Persephone

In the realm between the darkness of the underworld in the cast of shield illumination of light Between the breath of life I give barren fields their beautiful birthright In the coven I sit upon damnation I am the goddess who sits on the throne…

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If lovin you is wrong

I don't care if it's wrong or if it's right, I dig you and you are out of sight, Like a true desire, you are my biggest delight, If I could, I would take you home tonight…

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When Your Day Leans

When your day leans away from its brightness, your smile seems heavy. Come closer, and breathe. Exhale into my arms…

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Brave Hearts Honor

Deep blue, like the star-stretched sky ascended above the free realm. Seven and six stripes— red, white, red, white—…

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In Quiet Honor

Today I pause in quiet reflection Not for medals Not for recognition Not for applause But for those who answered a call greater than themselves…

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Mental Frames

Poetry aside, what would I do with your body in the watchful night? Now poetry resides, and I just might—…

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