1.16.2008

Queen

Her body so dense
Waddles slow in purple silk
Each movement- effort

Greased hair vibrant pink
Pulled back from mature black skin
Red lips smile at me

Queen sits in the front
Alone, making cursive notes
I think we should lunch.

3 comments:

Mitch M said...

Your friend!

s/doss said...

You sound like you might be talking about Maya Angelou. Or Maya's momma.

monica said...

no...i have like ten books that i've started. i'm terrible.