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Masquerade
“The child who
is not embraced by the village
will burn it down to
feel its warmth"...African Proverb
^^^^
sexy mythological beast
self aggrandized..conceptualized
through the lens
of marginalizes eyes
the lord of flies
stunted in this banana republic
deemed repugnant
a paper tiger..hunted
thoroughly flayed
the imp-eror has no clothes
displayed as exhibit A in
this ghetto gallery
the most exotic zoo this
side of the galaxy
consumed with masculine fallacies
fetish-sized ...fossilized
ostracisized
the main attraction
a raw nerve
desensitized by the puppeteer's
many string theories
ham-strung along the lines of
emotional dysfunction
showcased daily
in the modern coloseum
caged behind cyber-screen museums
like a bled out unicorn
uniform in thought
fought the wrong battles for eons
from king to peon to raging bull
charging matadors..only seeing red
never read between the lines
vision smeared by
generational campaigns
pain reigns supreme
in the past present and future
as the acclimated norm
sins of the the father
reaped upon the fatherless
lovesess..homeless
publicly housed in breeding pens
ejaculating prophesied doom
into tainted wombs
the perennial
dishonor of 'old terra'
proceeding unabated
by the patriarch of a lagacy's virus
upon this era
stillborn in mental captivity
another error uncorrected
branded the new terror
image concocted
corrupted by propaganda
as the greatest show on earth
presents yet another storied version
of the sexy mythological beast
Published 8th Mar 2018
| Edited 2nd Dec 2018
Author's Note
Inspired by the 'character' Killmonger
from the Black Panther movie
from the Black Panther movie
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8th Mar 2018 5:31pm
8th Mar 2018 6:05pm
dearest Naajir my soul ached for your presence
while you were away..
this write makes me deeply sad in its truth
but it must be told so tell it and know you are heard!
love Brenda
while you were away..
this write makes me deeply sad in its truth
but it must be told so tell it and know you are heard!
love Brenda
8th Mar 2018 6:14pm
Anonymous
8th Mar 2018 6:34pm
Great to see you back :)
Such truths exposed here, stripped of undeserving disguise.
Perfectly delivered in its sadness.
Such truths exposed here, stripped of undeserving disguise.
Perfectly delivered in its sadness.
Thank you for the read and the welcome Sophie.. .i always appreciate you droppin by...
Your words inspire.
Your words inspire.
Anonymous
8th Mar 2018 7:31pm
The way you spread the truth bare and force the world to read it...much respect. The halls of the Underground lack a distinct beauty and voice when you're absent. It's great to see you back on the screen. You are much missed when you're gone. :-)
...Willow
...Willow
8th Mar 2018 7:40pm
i'm deeply honored by and appreciative of this sentiment Willow
...your warm welcome sure brings a warm smile :-)
...your warm welcome sure brings a warm smile :-)
8th Mar 2018 7:49pm
“The child who
is not embraced by the village
will burn it down to
feel its warmth"...Blue Pill
Though I can not relate, I can understand, and this resonates with the fears I have for my grandsons as they navigate the barriers and obstacles some seek to place in their path, realizing all I can do is continue giving them my love and support, along with removing as many pitfalls as I can.
Righteous words, Sir Naajir
is not embraced by the village
will burn it down to
feel its warmth"...Blue Pill
Though I can not relate, I can understand, and this resonates with the fears I have for my grandsons as they navigate the barriers and obstacles some seek to place in their path, realizing all I can do is continue giving them my love and support, along with removing as many pitfalls as I can.
Righteous words, Sir Naajir
8th Mar 2018 10:27pm
yes Teri...let them know that they are loved. Wisdom of the grandmothers is sorely missed in these times. Big thanks for your comment and RL
8th Mar 2018 9:18pm
I just came back on the site yesterday and a slight sigh escapased when you were no longer there, but then I log in today and here you are...... Breath of fresh air..... Though filled with sad tones it is expressed in such a deep way..... Such painful truths revealed.....
~BSavvy
~BSavvy
8th Mar 2018 10:53pm
Hey BSav...thx for dropping in..good to see you
And yeah..the whole characterization of Killmonger was a tragic one. Left me feelin some kinda way.
I appreciate you hun
And yeah..the whole characterization of Killmonger was a tragic one. Left me feelin some kinda way.
I appreciate you hun
9th Mar 2018 2:00pm
Boom! This captures so much more than a personal struggle, but resonates outward as a ripple to reflect current society. The initial quote captivates and doesn't release you until the ending. . .and even then it lingers.
It's nice to see you back, Naajir.
It's nice to see you back, Naajir.
9th Mar 2018 2:49pm
Hey Ahavati...I'm glad you enjoyed this observational rant...
your thoughts are always highly appreciated..
thanks for the warm welcome and your thoughtful words..
your thoughts are always highly appreciated..
thanks for the warm welcome and your thoughtful words..
28th Jan 2019 10:24pm
Captured the way we make a public spectacle for our entertainment, out of those of us who are unique.
Superb write.
Superb write.
