Jerikstl Say what dey want, I know who I b. My sheets stay clean despite what I've seen & da dirt dey try 2 stain me with - January 10, 2010 add/view comments (0)

You did me wrong, you've broken my heart for the last time...

You got me dead to rights to hate me and I know it's not enough to tell you simply "put the blame on me" for every tear, every bruise, and every wound from when I harmed you while staring you dead in your eyes playing Jedi mind tricks...

I took so much from you baby but you really crossed the line this time. I'm not mad or... (continue reading)

I was lying between her thighs when I looked up and saw my reflection in her eyes. I recalled her burden she tried to share with me. I couldn't wrap my mind around her pain so I did my best to wrap my heart around it. Now my heart is aching. I'm not sure when "knowing no better" became an excuse for neglect and abuse. What would drive a young girl of twelve from home to the streets to eventually creep into the sheets of strangers that don't love them at all? If home is where the... (continue reading)

Sandy beaches/ sea breezes/ sunset reflections/ crying seagulls/ ocean waves--roars of many waters/ barking dogs and concrete surfers/ concrete poets/ concrete painters/ beach vendors/ beach entertainers and tarot readers/ congregations of top and bottom feeders/ no distinctions/ all seeking/ none finding/ all wanting/ most denied./ concrete music medleys/ culture medleys/ global and local medleys/ basketball courts the focal/ blond dreadlocs and hot-bodies parade/ beach Mardi Gras / folks from... (continue reading)

You got me crossing rivers and valleys, keeping me awake when I'm sleepy and drifting, dreaming and wishing. Then you got me worryin' and wonderin' as your words be spilling and tumblin' like a creek. You got me missin' and guessin' making me think I'm mute with none of the things that's been on my mind getting' through.

My loving you is a journey that shouldn't and couldn't be measured in weeks or months. Yet my record is littered with loving defeats.