By Nailah Starks, Dillard University
Beware, he’s coming
Have you ever heard him speak?
Roses kiss his tongue.
Momma who is that? He’s a tall lookin’ brotha
Too sweet for the eye
Six feet five inches
A humble beast to my heart
Everything is yours.
Let me break the wall
I am intrigued by your mind
I want to know you
You are my Midnight
Sister Souljah would be proud
Let me lick your spine
Hair like my Samson
The power is his alone
Let me get some grease.
Full lips like some grits
Swallow me whole my sugar
I am your breakfast
Just kiss me tonight
You never leave my bed cold
Mama’s got the man.
Promise to stay here
You don’t have to pretend now
Lay it on my breast
Fly like autumn leaves
You dance around my spirit
How come you can’t stay?
My tears a droppin’
Cause that boy did it again
Does he not love me?
Screwed by the distance
How could I ever forget
You filled my black hole
Come again my love
And I’ll whisper in your ear
Sweet words bless my heart!
About the Author
Nailah Starks is a 20-year old Sophomore English major at Dillard University with a vision to become a successful teacher and writer. Her poetry has been published in the 2019 and 2020 Appelley Rising Stars collection as well as the 2020 Upon Arrival anthology by Eber and Wein Publishing. She also has her own blog, Praying Girl, and her own business, N&N Charms. Nailah's personal mission statement is to educate, influence, transform, and inspire people who face adversity through her writings and personal experiences.
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