I am tired I’m tired, tired of breathing air that smells of pain I’m tired of hoping that happiness will come knocking at my door Tired of shedding tears of blood Tired of chasing a future that doesn’t want me…
The Place Where Meaning Collapses
I am from the untouched cutlery From Fabuloso drenched floors and dusty record crates I am from the wooden slats that scream when water runs through the pipes and squeals when my loafers stomp on their dried bellies. I am…
Resilience of the Earth
By Oluwatimilehin (Timmy) Awopegba In Nigeria’s sun, where my roots first found life, I watched the Earth bend, but never break, The rivers surged, the trees stood tall, An echo of strength in each passing quake. Now in New York,…
Keep Fighting
“I see you been on your grind.” I spent my time tryna catch up, Was falling behind. “Well, it seems like now is your time.” I been here patiently waiting And I am sick of this line I feel like…
Still On My Grind
I think I need time to relax The sight of my mountain just made me collapse I’m not too sure how much more I can take Who knew so much would go into just tryna be great? “Just take your…
Brothers Left Hanging
I’ve had the fortune of knowing you the misfortune of not knowing you all too well, at least not as much as I’d like. After all, you were a vast army my brethren, many who’ve been casualties of inhumanity, the…
