Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, I remember when I would wake Every Saturday and look outside To see those cars go by. Every Saturday I would say “I speak no English” To…
Read MoreI AM (written from a prompt)
I am “most talented” when I am: Being inspired, I am “most likely to succeed” when I am: Out of trouble and doing the right thing, I am “best looking”…
Read MoreLife
Picture life in my shoes What would you do? 17 years old Dropped out of high school Got a child Yes! A daughter Your daughter so precious Baby momma askin’…
Read MoreI Couldn’t Win
Like a moth captured, I remain confined While those looking in are unable to set me free My freedom’s revoked, when I speak I choke I try to talk, but…
Read MoreNowhere to Run
Dark fields of dismay Before my eyes lie my shattered dreams and goals Disappointment swims within Motionless I stand as if time has frozen No perception of direction Everything’s so…
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