Color Preparation

Before I was born, I was prepared My father was added because he was the right color My ears were checked at birth to ensure that I was the right color Would they have put me back in the oven if I were not?   My skin came out light My hair came out good […]

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The Past

She is ugly But no one will say it to her face I suspect it’s not polite   When she enters, everyone nods and smiles But, they’re not glad to see her It’s not really nice to meet her They are not glad she could make it But had rather hoped she would not Now […]

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I Saw Evil Today

I saw evil today, in old and wrinkled bodies They were panting but still breathing Still willing to give it voice Now at the end of life, I don’t understand the need for allegiance   Still talking in search of youthful ears to live on in Still talking despite all that has been said that […]

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