I'm yearning for some old school love. That sweet love that kept you up on the phone all night. Not thinking of short verses for his Twitter page but long, drawn out sighs and movement from lips to thighs sweet nothings that fill your ear and make you want to disappear into the abyss of... Continue Reading →
I don’t want to need you – Original Poetry 2012
Whenever we kiss I feel an electric shock that beats your hands to my thigh before I can moan "stop" So much energy between us that every touch of your skin next to mine Sends a chill up and down my spine And I can't deny that my body needs you too
For My Girl Bev (found the poem!)
In my earlier blogpost about my dear friend Bev, I referenced a poem I wrote for her. Well, I just found it and I guess that means I am supposed to post it. Here it is
So Deep – Original Poetry
Lord knows I crave you mind body and soul And you are not here to rock my body to sleep and hold me until my heart slows to a steady beat
Saxophone Solo – I was known for this poem on Columbia’s campus; still my favorite..
but you played me for only a three-count phrase and laid me down to free your hands for another and I am left to do a solo performance :with no assistance from you
Finally Over – Original Poetry…one of my favorites
I loved until I stopped hurting and I found not only myself but someone to love me for real
Blood Tears – Original Poetry in memory of the freedom fighters
crying I sit here writing this poem thinking of the sacrifices that have brought me to tears
Profile of an Ex-Slave – Original Poetry
and I never knew the value of that red Georgian soil until I saw the gently wrinkled face of my great-great grandmother who shaped my future in the palm of her hands
Creation – Original Poetry (thanks Meri for remembering this one)
I created the stars in your eyes I created the warmth in these skies It is I who is worldly and wise It is I who you see in the beauty of the butterflies
For My Love – Original poetry written Sept 1985
you are everything I’ve ever wanted a man to be and I treasure your love like the Egyptians treasure the ever flowing Nile...
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