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Stephen Earley Jordan II (educating nigras since 1977)

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Poem #21 of 365: Black Wants

I'm reminded of your skin
the color of everything
that blocks out light,
and the way you would hold me,
afraid to let me go.
Once upon my time,
I wanted you,
and I wanted you
to make me happy;
to make me love;
to make me trust.
Waking up was
so damn hard.
Posted by Bougie Black Boy at 10:27 AM

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