RENT PARTY

step into the parlor of
 potluck and promise
let me cook you up 
some gumbo 
of truth not 
too harsh
followed by sundaes 
and lemonade
with edible flowers
like 
billie holiday
miles davis
maya angelou
amiri baraka
words of wisdom
not too easily 
digested 
gil scott- heron
dancing to
james brown
while chanting
on 
nelson mandela
i hope to
make the proper
salutation(s)
when cookin
up in the kitchen
another soul mission
invite only
yet 
open admissions
just bring another 
dish that's 
flavored with hope
and savors
the moments
we have to
pay the cost
for these freedoms 
here
some so short 
and brief
other blessings
as long as a parade
Lord knows
imma get these
bills paid

Leftovers

You felt
and smell
different with
marinated thoughts
of
tender mercies
aroused sensual
passion flowers
in blossom
barely honey
dipped
while moistened
by
Organic Musk
sprayed  to the
rhythmic
Sound of Native
Body Talk
She speaks
I Listen to
a Voice
with a
juicy tongue
flowing
forth
heartsprung
conversations
aka
Conversions

BLACK NOTE POSTED IN A WOMAN'S WORLD

i remember 
is not the same
as i know
which is
brain memory
and 
initial response
question is
don't you
know how
to love me
yet?