In the darkness,
The road is as long
As your headlights can see,
Analogy:
Keep your eyes open,
And go as far
As your eyes can see.
– Original-Dante
A World Of Goodwill Funerals.
What a pity party,
She takes no notice
Of the situation’s gravity,
It should be no surprise,
Take a second look
At her heart,
And take note of the cavity.
– Original-Dante
Our Africa.
Proud of the supposed “color”
That they claim I exhibit,
A regular tattoo parlor
That they provide
Etching their perceptions
On my skin
And its particular pigment.
Notice unwary stares,
As you enter restaurants
Unsettled in their chairs,
Am I supposed to be afraid?
Or somewhat intimidated?
The very thought process
Is nothing more than out-dated.
Best to speak up
A little more exertion
In your racist remarks,
Not really geared
To be a mind reader,
Reckless in my approach
Hardly afraid of people’s thoughts.
Self-aware of my position,
Unhinged from social constructs,
The patronizing, the analyzing,
Made from many pieces and parts
That do not, and will not
Have a place in society’s
Endless supply
Of cultural hierarchies.
Fellow brothers and sisters
The scramble for Africa
And mention of Slavery
Should halt, unforgivable,
As they may be
Are not our niche,
History’s
Gracefully provided leash
On our identity
And who we truly are.
I will not be defined by the past
Just like it sounds
Its already passed,
That was the first chapter
I’m not moving backwards
My story is only destined
To move forward.
– Original-Dante
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Eye Like It.
Two pairs of eyes
Starry-eyed
A case of deep stares
Into each other’s souls
The quickest access
Rather, a stair-case
To Cloud 9.
– Original-Dante
Long Distance.
Never thought
I would fall in love
With slumber,
With dreams,
Until I realized
That its the closest
I ever get
To seeing you.
– Original-Dante
Control.
I am now,
What they wished
I would never be,
In control.
– Original-Dante
O.D. 