Hushed

Again

Trying to keep you safe..
If the police pull you over, do what they say
And when Black lives comply and do what they say
They kill Black lives any way

Can fear be killed?
Can the death sentence be placed on ignorance?
Can't make logical the illogical
Can't make sense out of complete nonsense

ALL lives DON'T matter to everyone
Go and hashtag that
Shoot you if you tell them you are getting your wallet
Shoot you with a knee in your back laying down flat

Too many beautiful shades of brown
being splattered by too much red
Police disregarding Black life
Shooting in such a way, to make sure Black lives... are dead

And the bullets fly
And the tears flow
Some ask why
The answers don't seem to matter 
as much
Since their lives didn't matter
to those who swore to serve and protect
It's gotten so that blood death and denial<...

Hushed

In silence 
we
as lovers 
be 
quiet...as our auras
wave, merging into aqua sea
Silently
the current becomes still
with turquoise tranquility
Whilst the moon beams
brightly
shielding the sea's surface
gallantly
As the golden veil drapes
translucently
The waters lie still
In silence 
we
as lovers 
be
at peace 

More than a Silken Square

She wore a scarf
And that understanding smile
It's been imprinted in my mind I guess
that scarf...that never goes out of style

She had it knotted under her chin, you know...
the 1950's style, and how scarfs tended to be worn
Likening that scarf to head wraps ancestors donned
Such stunning colors and prints their heads would adorn

Those scarves depicted the beauty and wisdom of countless queens
imparting life lessons, understanding, love and care
Words were shared in such a way that they weren't forgotten
Precious memories have that energy that will always be there

My mother's scarf had that same eternal energy
I feel as though I'm wearing it, as I smile warmly today
Her unconditional love has been passed through generations
It will be alright, is what I still hear her say

I shared this with my son and daughter
So that they could be aware
That although ...