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Written June 9 2026 for Seth Pina's Obsession 2 Contest

Kinte

You are a force of nature pursuing me
At times so strong onyx overwhelming 
You say you want me to be your wife
But I am afraid I can’t cherry oblige 

Can’t see green forest for turquoise trees
You took a yellow year courting me
In your mahogany mind I belonged to you
Love is a mysterious crime I’m not in the mood

I am blue rain on your passionate parade
Purple is your pain because I will not stay 
I kept your silver secrets as you have mine
Never got my sea legs as you stalk me online

I prefer to be bluebird who got away
I’ve an encouraging word I must say
I’m not your one your chocolate soulmate 
Whoever she is for you she will wait
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I am reading the comments below. You had an Online stalker? So creepy. I thought maybe this poem was gonna be about Kunta
Dietrich Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM
You avoided a really bad situation I am sure!
Jones Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The guy was named after Kunta. He was someone who wanted a wife. Long distance relationship I discontinued. We never met in person but he wanted to. Long story short it didn’t feel right and he couldn’t take no.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
wow, a stalker...how scary. You captured the intensity of the situation well. be safe, hugs, Sara
Jones Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Thanks Sara. I had to block his number. But then he found me on Instagram. I ignore him.
Anaya Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
You gracefully let go, sweet Karen. I am saddened, intense! Kunta Kinte. A Stalker isn't good. I'll cheer you up, just posted. ~ blessings
Jones Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Aw don’t be sad I am not! I escaped. My destiny isn’t with him and it is hard to tell him so I have to show him. Hugs
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