poetry
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The Ultimate Test
“For one human being to love another is perhaps the most difficult task of all, the epitome, the ultimate test. It is that striving for which all other striving is merely preparation.” – Rainer Maria Rilke Interesting quote. When you boil everything down to its genuine purpose, it all seems to come back to love.… Continue reading
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Never Having Been a Girl
This poem is based on a true story. A sista I know requested I write a poem based on her childhood. And after hearing her testimony, this is the result. Silence lingers on every street corner of her heart surrounded by the sounds of her own heartbeat the only child who knew that loneliness could… Continue reading
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Stubborn
“She let Rebellion Bridge the gap in her heart that her mind won’t let a man fill in” Continue reading
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Lines
Indefinite streaks of infinity running in one direction words spilled over into cups of inspiration overflowing with obsession so she writes hurrying to let go of the pain caught in the palms of her hands when raindrops washed away dirt only to leave blisters of unspoken words on racing lines how will she ever catch… Continue reading
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Unconditionally
“He is a thousand stacks of bravery for loving the battlefield of my bones.” – Lala A. Continue reading
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Pre-Conceived Notions
the first time we met, I stood knee deep in lust took advantage of your smile never thought I would fall for it too young to realize I’ve just never met a man before dancing in your eyes willing to gamble my last just for a chance to see you again your words, so elegant… Continue reading
