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!
