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The Forty Lashes of Blame

Words of blame, of shame Fall across my shoulders Like the lashes of a whip As I cry out in pain. Those who pronounce My sentence declare Abuse is the only way To teach me to do right. Those who … Continue reading

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Second Grade

Kick, kick, kick He sat behind me I sat before him Kick, kick, kick School days are counted By ticks of the clock But not for me Tick kick tock kick Around the clock Kick, kick, kick Rules, rules, rules … Continue reading

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Silence is Golden

…………………….I My momma said silence is golden And it is The golden color in volcanos A burning fire trapped in bones Growing hotter Under pressure My daddy said silence is safety And it is Safety bought by a sacrifice In … Continue reading

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For Cyntoia and Me … a poem for the woman caught

They caught me As I walked home Newfound hope ……………………………………………………………………. Tucked safe inside ……………………………………………………………………. My safe place: ………………………………………………………..……………“Neither do I condemn you. ……………………………………………………………………. Go … … And sin no more.” They caught me As I walked home. I felt their hands … Continue reading

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