Coming This Spring! Ode to Toni Morrison

 

Greetings, Readers,

I am happy to announce the upcoming release of my new poetry book: Ode to Toni Morrison.

50 poems on love, lessons, and life reflections.

Here's an excerpt:

ODE TO TONI MORRISON

(1931-2019)

Always thought

That we’d connect

Beyond words 

On the page--

In a future time and space,

Perhaps in some

Quaint coffee shop,

With an assortment of herbal teas

And pricey brews,

Or a university lecture 

Of  fellow intellectuals,

Or a book signing 

Of eager readers,

Me

Full of awe and admiration,

Unfulfilled dreams

And endless questions,

Hoping to emulate,

You

Worldly,

Wise,

Strong, 

Spirited,

Grounded 

Like a mighty oak,

Tall,

Brown,

Statuesque,

Cloaked in black,

Now fate

Has deemed it

Too late

As you close out

Your final chapter,

And your writings

Remain 

Etched 

In our hearts

THE UNSPOKEN

Galvanized by fear

They live in

Gated communities

With perfectly manicured lawns,

Dressed in sapphire green

That wink at us

With flirtatious beauty,

Ironically,

With a welcoming appeal,

Yet guarded

From those of us,

Perceived as outsiders,

Or square peg

In-a-hole different,

Remaining

Exclusive,

Undiluted,

Monolithic,

Boasting

The unspoken,

“No coloreds allowed”

As history reminds us,

Trespassing

Carries

Penalties

DEEP PURPLE

(4 the Singer formerly known as Prince)

He left the party early, 

Dressed 

In purple wings and glitter, 

Causing time to stand still, 

Like 1999... 

Then the music stopped 

For all of us, 

Leaving hearts 

Of purple tears,

Forming 

Purple Rain 

Purple Rain…

Available at Amazon.com this spring. Thanks for your support!