A heart in question,its intentions, unclear.To some, it is genuine,to others, it is feared..Damage that is immense,running deeper than a holler.Weary of passionate voices,disguising filth, and squalor..Why trust your voice,thatās been falsified by many?Why let it flow,these thoughts worth a penny?.For years, itās just been us,a community standing alone.Degraded, tortured, and killed,yet forced to justContinue reading “The Inner Shout #Rhyme #Unapologetic”
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The Love Man #Rhyme #Unapologetic
*** I read a poem about a favorite Uncle at the cookouts. But, this one was imaginary. So, I started thinking, and her imagined Uncle, was my real Uncle. So, hereās to my Uncle Troy. Rest easy, and we love you! *** Oh, but he was realDirty jokes and laughterTough as nails, and sweetA manContinue reading “The Love Man #Rhyme #Unapologetic”
A bit of honesty…
So, for the last 2 weeks, I had it in my mind, that my lovely state had already activated lock down mode. š Well, my lovely state didnāt actually activate anything, until last night. š So, hereās to 14+ (more) days of quarantine, in which I thought we had already been participating in. š¬šš³
Back Pain #Tanka #Unapologetic
Radiating painLike flames teasing swollen musclesShooting through my back So sharp, it leaves me breathlessConfined to a well-worn couch Ā©ļøUnapologetically Me
Seasonal Transformation #Rhyme #Unapologetic
The brown has dispersed Leaving luscious green Overpowering the death Of which we all have seen Draining lifeās essence From plants, and trees alike Until barren, theyāve become Wailing their loss at night Alas, the time has come Blessed be the rain Praise the sun that shines For healing with its rays Chilled bones areContinue reading “Seasonal Transformation #Rhyme #Unapologetic”
Silver Lining #Rhyme #Unapologetic
A heart that is beating Even through the pain Shining like a beacon Through monsoon-type rain Amidst a swirling storm Wind whipping up the dust Shattered sand clouds the air Stinging with every gust Although it hurts to breathe I push onward, past the burn Fulfilling my own destiny A paradise for which Iāve yearnedContinue reading “Silver Lining #Rhyme #Unapologetic”
Springās Explosion #Rhyme #Unapologetic
Rambunctious, rolling rivers Luscious, lolling lakes Caress a chaotic soul As warmer weather does wake Bursting buds bellow Cascading colors billow Revealing lively offspring Ready to steal the show Wandering wasps cause fright Beautiful butterflies bring awe Symphonic singing birds Bring a smile to frowning jaws Sneaky, sly Spring Appeared abruptly here Thawing frozen soulsContinue reading “Springās Explosion #Rhyme #Unapologetic”
Marred Perfection #FreeVerse #Unapologetic
I stumbled Weak kneeād, and glitchy An emotional beating Bruised, yet not broken Pain blackened vision But, I stumbled I cried As I staggered, I screamed Weakness, abundant Embarrassingly so I fucking stumbled A facade cracked Revealing such sorrow Wailing, like distant sirens As I crumbled I stumbled Ā©ļøUnapologetically Me
Lack of Words #Senryū #Unapologetic
Lost amongst chaosFlowing through a poetās mindFragmented stanzas Ā©ļøUnapologetically Me
From My Porch #Haiku #Unapologetic
Frosted tips, yellow Thuja Orientalis White Cedar, in bloom Ā©ļøUnapologetically Me
Unapologetic 