Love For My Neighborhood

Canfield Lee Whiddon

When I wake up to prepare, for my voyage to the second-rate super market.

When I commence my journey, and am saluted by my elders roosted upon their porches.

When I’m well on my trek, and the scent of age restricted plants pierces My chest.

When I’m approaching my landing, and I am greeted by purring cats, and the singing birds they dance with.

When I arrive at my port of call, and I hear the sounds of shots from curled hopeful hands, pleading for a seven.

When I retrieve my bounty and commence my voyage home,

I Feel Love.

Am You Mekhi Spriggs

Congratulations, you finally made it becoming who you aspired to be though it took time i’m glad you waited molded by your environment forged by trial & error the fear of not knowing what’s in store the sickening feeling of wanting more seeing your future a thousand times clearer you, the mute in the back of the class seen but never heard you, lurking with your head held down look up you made it we made it i am you and you were me