a blur of candlelight and lies,
saints drowning in their own perfume
then arsenic,
bitter moonlight on the rim of a glass,
whispering of poisoned memories
he left forgotten on my lips
#poetry
#writingcommunity
a blur of candlelight and lies,
saints drowning in their own perfume
then arsenic,
bitter moonlight on the rim of a glass,
whispering of poisoned memories
he left forgotten on my lips
#poetry
#writingcommunity
I’m calling for an independent investigation right now — this abuse of power must end.
I’m calling for an independent investigation right now — this abuse of power must end.
Honor, don’t bury or whitewash the history of our ancestors who were lynched.
(National Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama)
Honor, don’t bury or whitewash the history of our ancestors who were lynched.
(National Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama)