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At Your Feet

A Poem by Solidad

I refuse obedience.

Cain and Abel

A Poem by Solidad

Lodged between my hips your sin fruited the unborn. I'm almost certain it was an accidentthe way my womb cradled our child[ren].There were not enou..

Fool's Gold

A Poem by Solidad

For those of us who think burying things will make them go away.

Intentions

A Poem by Solidad

Went further than intendedhe doesn't knowaboutus?If that's what you'd call itCouldn't just befriendsCouldn't just leave[Well enough]aloneYou can'tjust..

Mistaken

A Poem by Solidad

There isn't always bliss in ignorance.

For All Eternity

A Poem by Solidad

Never thought you'd wishFor things passedCarrying around that Paintingmemories hoveringThought she'd be stuckForever"Stupid boyYou can't fense that in..

The Black Card

A Poem by Solidad

You walk around with your hand outlike the world owes you somethingA chip on your shoulder for enslavement you never enduredCrying out for retribution..

10 Years

A Poem by Solidad

They called me by my government name The likes of which I hadn't heard Since my Momma was alive Shorty was a hustler then And Now I sit cloak..

Judas

A Poem by Solidad

The guilt hung knotted Like dread locks from his brow It is perpetual As he used his hand To shield his face Waste deep In his confessions ..

Mother Always Said

A Poem by Solidad

My mother always said, "Don't talk about religion or politics." I don't quote scripture She'd say, "Cleanliness may be next to godliness But Fo..