PAD #13: The Spirit Beautiful

We have been taught to stand before mirrors
in judgment.
Condemning every curve, roll and dimple of flesh.
Breasts heavy with the yearning to be free
of their burdened hearts.
When was the last time you found yourself beautiful,
Woman?

We are strident slashes on neutral canvases.
These bodies do not fit into ideal figures.
Failing imitations of media mannequins.
Rife with thinner and thicker than thou complexes.

If we are different
Our celebrations are more like martyrdom.
When courage is stronger than manipulation.
Society will grapple our identity, fondle our confidence
and co-opt our sensuality.
Strip and display it like
young women on poles.
Bone, blood and supple flesh
offered to indolent eyes.
Beauty is for the bartering
and there is no self value on the stage.

When are we going to come off the stroll?
Stop painting ourselves garishly or
fade lackluster.
Cease being walking ads for every product
claiming to induce beauty.
Producing nothingness
in the nexus of our beings.
How gorgeous is the girl
who knows her own soul?
Is not afraid to live by her heart
and not in the sight of others.
Radiating the natural glow of a woman
In love with herself.

Naked to no one, but myself
I brave the mirror.
Accept the imperfect reflection,
knowing this body is beautiful.
Battle scars like sacred hieroglyphs.
Soft parts like rose petals on pillows.
An earthen vessel filled with
the wine of life and brilliance unbearable.
The Spirit Beautiful.

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NaPoWrimo #8: Unusual Love Poem

With only 15 minutes to spare until midnight...

Certain men in my life have been
cell phones with all the bells and whistles
That takes a splash and suddenly malfunctions.
Or any overpriced electronic diversion
That can't handle the accidental spills of life.

A pair of socks,
Going threadbare too quickly.
Leaving my heels and toes exposed.
You bargain bin buy, you.
Not worth the dime I spent
inside your thin cotton.
You never came clean after the wash.

The gorgeous red lily I bought that died after two days.
All decoration, and no growth.
Watering will kill any living thing
That does not know how to receive
nourishment.

I am accident prone.
You are the no fault insurance
after the damage is done.
No coverage, no compensation
for injuries incurred during involvement.

The men I have loved could be
cheap stilettos.
Sharp, sexy and fun.
Until stepping into the cracks
of the sidewalk.
The sole quickly wears down
and leaves me sore.

A Payless pick
will never be a Manolo Blahnik.
I love shoes, but next time I will shop
for better support.
Choose reliable men as accessories
to match.
No BOGO's allowed when it comes to
my heart.

NaPoWriMo #7: Love (Funny Side Up)

We laughed hooting like
crazed owls mocking poets

Your dimples caved in
My giggles kept them cratered
Our smiles wide as sunrise

NaPoWrimo #6: Whorey Angel (after Betty Davis)

She was a big freak!
A million orgasms
Moaning a bitches brew
Inside Miles head.

Brown and sweet as sugar cane.
She roared and hissed
throbbing fire over bass lines.
Heart between her legs
Sighing serpents from her lips
Licking gun fire funk and
writhing on guitar riffs.
Riding rhythms like a lusty
banshee wailing her soul.

They say she was different...
No, Betty was a bad mama
Afro funky and unashamed
To be Kali fierce and Aphrodite
risque.
Blistering sexpots and leaving men
smoldering in her wake.

Be careful, or she'll beat you
with that turquoise chain and
lay claim to your soul.
If you're in luck, she might be your
nasty gal for a night.
But baby she won't love you
Cuz she is a
Woman.