This Should Not Be Happening In 2023

Forget being an anarchist
Forget being a feminist
Forget being anti racist

Her body is swaying to the sound of music
A man holds her waist and they dance
His fingers go lower
She swats them away
She walks outside
He finds a new target
A drunk woman kisses her
She pushes her away
She puts her hands in her afro and says
“you are the most beautiful Black girl I have seen”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Frank Avatar
April 10, 2023 at 10:51 AM
A powerful Piece with a subtle message. Well done...
Peters Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Thank you for your encouraging comment
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