I go ahead and place my hand above the fire just so I can feel the warmth for a little longer
...
But when I get cold,
there will suddenly be plenty trying to turn it on,
even though their thumbs start to get numb.
They reach out with: "we need you," and then graciously say: "alright, ...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
lightner, 9th grade,
Form: Narrative
Beautiful Black Girl
...Beautiful Black Girl
Beautiful black girl your shade is divine, your silky lacquer skin looks so rich against mine. You are so beautiful, in time you will know it, you will be refined.
I lived...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
lightner, beauty, black african american,
Form: Free verse