A poem inspired by the art of Nafis M White entitled “All In” She lights up the classroom Bright hair ties like flowers Balls of pink, yellow and white Some big some small She wears them all My fancy friend Done up so pretty Now I got me some Wanna be just like her SplitContinue reading “Hair Baubles”
Category Archives: Art/Poetry Collaborations
The Price of Beauty
Art by Ariel Cruz / Poem by Lori Minutoli Lipstick smears across her cheek Her tiny fingers can’t hold steady Still she paints the required mask Bold eyes make men and women look Plump red lips brings them closer Smooth cheeks makes them touch Everywhere this is the message From toddlers to teenagers Models toContinue reading “The Price of Beauty”
Condemned
Art by Richard Goulis / Poem by Lori Minutoli Chosen to be Condemned Planted as seeds of desire His curious mind entwined In the idea of complexity Wrapped in natural tendencies Reaching for independence Striving to be free They just wanted to be free To grow naturally in their own beauty But he weaved theirContinue reading “Condemned”
Just Passing Through
Art by Shawn Christopher Martin / Poem by Lori Minutoli Do they know the terror in the streets Do they feel the agony in the cries Or hear the last words of those who die What of the gun shots or sirens Flashing lights and toxic smoke Do they even know at all We stopContinue reading “Just Passing Through”
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