They beat us crying We the strong They beat us wailing It is their wailing You…
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Sometimes a few lines say it best. This section features poems that explore identity, emotion, society, and the everyday. Whether lyrical or raw, our poetry captures life in rhythm, reflection, and resonance.
If she is, then she is (for AA)
If she’s beautiful and mature, Then, she is right. If she’s clean, and loves to clean…
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Multi-leggedSome shake,Some overturn,Some steadfast.Tables, they always teach.
First Brush
Here came I, extra mouth to wash Dumped like trash Upon the rack Got a weak…
Continue ReadingZanetor’s Zamina
It’s a man’s world To live in it, be a man Be a man, don’t cry…
Continue ReadingTeach not My Appointed
This “Morning yet on creation day” I took a trip from “No longer at Ease” Avenue…
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Twenty-twenty Sounded perfect But imperfect. Looked cool, yet hostile. Twenty-twenty Like fifty-fifty Even double-double Or Parity…
Continue ReadingThirty Days
Thirty days from today, we’d be midway through the first thirty days of next year… Thirty…
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Trump’s tweeting Twitter’s tagging Biden’s bidding Trump’s threading Biden’s breathing Trump’s throating Time’s ticking America’s awaiting…
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