Hidden Language

There are some words

never within

born from thoughts unspoken

but this hidden language

refuses

to be silent

it knocks on the door of the writer

The writer hears 

but the writer knows that

words aren't careful

words don't wait

words don't know

when they make mistakes

words don't listen

words don't learn

and once they leave

words don't return (2007)

Respect

Respect... is that something that you show?

Most people can't give it because it's something they don't know

Respect yourself and respect will be given

It's not that hard, if it's what your living

Respect is a lesson that everyone should learn
It must be given before it can be expected in return
Respect is something that’s given for free
It is about us and never about me

Respect yourself for it is very much needed

You will never regret it or be mistreated

Respect will hold you to a higher level

So that you will never ever settle

Respect is the basis on which relationships are founded
It is the anchor that keeps us well grounded
Respect builds the character and defines who we are
It sets the standard and raises the bar

Respect is magnanimous and helps to fulfil
It is the partner that sits with good will
Respect is like honey so sweet it’s perceived

It a taste to savour for when it’s received 

Sistah

When i look in the mirror, i see beauty undefined
From the color of my skin to my curves redesigned
A beautiful smile that would light up any room
Intellect that change any mood,

When i look in the mirror, i see many flaws
But that doesn't stop me because i love them all
It doesn't make me a bad person
It makes me a better person because they are not my burdens

When i look in the mirror, i see my Soul Sistah
That done to earth and always have your back sistah
That never let society change her sistah
My Beautiful, Natural hair, loving her curves
Kind hearted, Lady of Z Phi B Sistah