always wanted to be Anita polishing her apple cakes

sometimes you just want to be the girl the men are gawking at

'Neet know she got it gravy

all the fellas tongue’s wiggling like little street sweepers

the one’s who prefer drawstring head covers

with proper creases yellow stitching on a rough dark sheen

men writing just to spell her name

actually even white collar and Argo in navy dress pants

ask around to inquire where she disappears to

once she has exited their limited frames

must be the deep trench in her back standing upright

five inches supporting her heels

the way they make the bottom pendulum

when she isn’t moving

below middle of the spine pops

males discern what Anita is saying without engaging her mouth

when she converses easy petitions are granted

understanding it’s just a matter of slick adjectives and minutes

requirement for improv has swiveled out of gates

and so I internalize envy appreciate the prospects

of being understated

 

do it Anita…

and your apple baum

Reviews

[Rosi S. Phillips]

Love it. Though I have to ask: Did A Tribe Called Quest inspire this poem? I'm pretty sure it did, but I just want to make sure. You have definitely captured everything that they sang about into a perfect poem. Great job and great descriptions. And if it wasn't inspired by the song (which I'm listening to right now lol) still, fabulous job. I really liked it and I look forward to reading more of your work.

[Shirlena]

Thank you Rosi and yes it did actually :). I have always been a fan of A Tribe and Q Tip on his own. I think I've done several poems off of this one song. Again, thank you so much. I look forwarding to reading your work...right now:)

[Lyn Anderson]

For me, this is about a woman who is sexy and smart, without being overtly so, and in so being, she is enviable. I know women like this, and they have a unique quality that is to be admired. I like the form and the style of this poem. I would love to hear you read your poems, with the linguistic variances, it would add to the piece.

[Shirlena]

Actually this was written after a few friends I have had who didn't know how to you their obvious prowess for good -smile. I think a lot of us women have friends like this woman. Heck, we might be this women. Thanks KL

[Cory Barrett]

I do believe I have known a few Anitas in my life time. Can't say I recall a one of them.

[Shirlena]

Yeah, I know most of you men folk have fortunately for you :). I appreciate your reading SL.

[Cory Barrett]

Honestly all the Anitas that I knew where awful people.

[Shirlena]

I know a few also but they weren't all awful...just stupid in the matters of heart and attraction

[WritersRankings]

Not my favorite poem of yours, but I like how you write with maple syrup in your mouth, making you talk funny and what not. Your cadence is all jazzy and I would prolly swoon, if I knew quite what the heck you were saying. My bad, my bad.

[Shirlena]

If it's not one of your favorite poems and I really respect that, I do...why in the world give me "special notoriety" on it. It's really ok if it didn't happen as a matter of fact you can take it back right now and it will not hurt my feelings. How you gone rank sumpin you ain't understanding love?

[WritersRankings]

It's good writing, and compared to the pool it was worthy but many of the references were just lost on me.

[A. Amos]

Simply brilliant piece of art, love the title and contents were marvelous!

[Shirlena]

Thank you A so much...how's the book going?

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome...