The fire raged for forty days and in forty ways sparks burned stars on virgin skin. Beaming heat on nameless faces, engaged in activities better left unsaid. Temporary joys felt under shameful satin sheets Remnants of cigarette smoke linger, yellow fog lives on the nameless window-panes. Invisible eyes don’t recognize themselves in a mirror, with a stranger’s glance staring back. She believed in new life, … Continue reading Regret
Your words haunt me as they make their way in like uninvited house guests. Resonating in the deepest parts of my mind, etched in my memory and saved for a later date, a date where I can search my mental rolodex and reflect on how they made me feel. But I am suffocating, trapped in the confines of my subconscious, hostage of my thoughts. Wanting to … Continue reading Faded Flowers
I used to see you through rose colored lenses. Red, blue, green, like the primary colors of a rainbow. Beauty that could only be expressed as the child birthed from the seeds that were planted in my heart. For me, you defined love It was pure, innocent, like a baby’s laugh or like snowflakes in winter falling on my face. You were perfect… Always waiting … Continue reading Dear Brooklyn…
The women of my day, forget what makes them priceless. Your Louis bag, designer shoes and v.i.p don’t make you righteous! I’ve been there and dropped it! You only impress your foes. Greedy envy will lurk at your door! You work really hard and still live poor! You have bitches hatin, guys big facing, yet you’ll still yearn for more! That’s because your hunger comes … Continue reading SPENT!
By Pedro Pietri They worked They were always on time They were never late They never spoke back when they were insulted They worked They never took days off that were not on the calendar They never went on strike without permission They worked ten days a week and were only paid for five They worked They worked They worked and they died They died broke … Continue reading Puerto Rican Obituary
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