Kyla You Love Me Don’t You?
By JS
Kyla you love me don’t you?
Angela said “if they came for
You in the evening then they
Came for me in the morning”
But that was just a warning!
Florence, Assata, Betty, Winni &
Wanda taught me the 1st act
Of revolt is love when they
Wrapped their arms and
That this country is so sick
Instead of putting out the fires
They would rather break the
Alarms.
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This poem is a beautiful celebration of love and unity and represents the resilience of the human spirit. I love the references to inspiring figures like Florence Nightingale and Wanda Coleman, who serve as reminders of the strength and courage found in those who have paved the way for justice and equality. Thank you for sharing.
The line “The 1st act of revolt is love,” is powerful and resonates strongly with me. Loving – really loving – is hard, but it is indeed the first thing we must do before we try to change the world. Without love our actions are meaningless and futile.
I love this poem because it reminds of justice for all humans not just by how they look. I also like this because I feel like it has a deeper meaning to it. Thank you for writing this.
JS- This poem is such a beautiful depiction of love, I really enjoyed reading it. Keep writing.
In this poem, I was struck by the way it connects love to resistance, showing how powerful and transformative love can be in the face of adversity. The line about Angela really caught my attention, reminding me that solidarity among women has always been crucial for empowerment. I also appreciated the imagery of “putting out the fires” versus “breaking the alarms”—it highlights how society often ignores urgent issues instead of addressing them.
To JS, I think the most heart felt thing in this world is friendship and knowing you have found more than a friendship in other young women like you is magical. I appreciate you for this very soft yet loud but gracious piece.
This poem is full of powerful emotions and references that speak to both love and resistance. The line “The first act of revolt is love” really stands out—it’s such a strong statement, showing how love can be an act of defiance against a system that doesn’t care for people. I love how you bring in the names of powerful women like Florence, Assata, Betty, Winni, and Wanda, showing the connection between past struggles and present ones. The imagery of “they would rather break the alarms” really hits hard—it speaks to how society often chooses to ignore the issues rather than address them. Your words are full of depth and strength, and they carry so much weight. Keep writing—you’re capturing something really important here.
Your words are so powerful—thank you for sharing them!
Your words speak to the deep history of struggle and resistance. The legacy of those like Angela, Assata, and Betty reminds us that love is a powerful force for change, even in the face of injustice. Their fight, wrapped in love and resilience, is a reminder to never give up, even when it feels like the world is against you. Stay strong, and continue to draw strength from that legacy.
Hi JS! Your poem is incredibly moving and touching. Well done. The part of the poem where you mention your loved ones teaching you that the first act of revolt is love and how our country breaks alarms instead of putting out fires is just so… I don’t even know how to describe how meaningful your words are. Thank you much for sharing.
This is a deep and powerful piece! It beautifully connects love, resistance, and history. Keep writing and sharing your voice!
ANd just like that heres another poem from you! wonderfully written, great continuation if not connection to your other poem.