LAMBDA 14
Speakeasy
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I can be so nice.
But you’ll call me a bitch.
I can look up to you.
But you’d say I’m not
Tall enough to be with you.
I can cry the words “I love you,’
But you’ll ask, “How much?”
One day I’ll be president,” I may proclaim
But you’re black, that can’t be,”
You’ll try to explain.
I can act like a saint.
But you’ll point out all my sins.
I’ll say you’re perfect.
But you only see me for my flaws.
I want you to love me.
But you can’t. You just say,
“Love you? You’re gay.”
Be careful with what you say;
Your words, vowels, phonetics, linguistics.
They can be so nice, so profound.
But if you’re not careful.
You, your words, your feelings ...
Ha, so asinine.
Antoine Reid