Tuesday 9 December 2014

'Be That Girl' Poem

Don't let the rhythm 


inside you die

like a dead eyed butterfly


Be a rare, lost, multi-coloured 

gemstone in the sea


surrounded by drops of 

invisible, sweet nothings


Be that girl...


who stuffs too much wisdom

into her purse


beside her lipstick and hair gel 

hoping for a makeover 


of political injustices 


Eat the flavours of success

to give access for the poor


With your voice 

scream 


forgiveness until 

your eyes are sore


Hold open the door

of a compliment 


to let someone beautiful in


Let no trouble reach 

the mind's scaffolding 


Smile, 

because the weight,


is not impossible 

for your holding 


#orangeyourhood #16days

No comments:

Post a Comment