By Javon Richardson Over the last sixty years, the world has become increasingly culturally diversified. This wave of racial, sexual, socio-economical, and religious progression has led to countless progressive movements and led to a complete overhaul of modern Western ideology. One , if not the most prominent, of the reasons this has occurred is the … Continue reading Come Along With Me and Philosophical Theories
by Austin Gadson Good night sweet sunsetGood morning late moon The breath of loneliness hangs above himThe blue weather followed by a sudden swoon The desire to release a sullen reservoir through his windows is thereHowever when the sun appears he shall not dare As the candles glimmer on the reflection of stained mirrorsSpringtime lilies … Continue reading Chambre Noire
by Austin Gadson The grips of your delusion are no longer in my discretion ofThe sound waves that release from uncharted lipsBlistered by the cracks you left unnoticed. Of lips unnoticed, he who felt the coldnessOf the isolated room atThe apex of despair Gliding across the shards of iceCold to the touch, with each finger … Continue reading Glacier By The Hand
by Austin Gadson Rich to me means freedomThe richness of sovereignty in mind and in motionThe freedom to feel each emotion I come withWrapped in the transparency of plastic Rich to me is everlastingA ravine that flowsA pleasure that quenches the soul The privilege of choiceBrings to me what I rejoice Bounded by the constriction … Continue reading Cheques & Balanced
by Ali Boivab Ammu would take the “desi murghi”, the thigh, the breast and the bone, mixing it in a scrumptious, aromatic cocktail of turmeric, garlic, green cinnamon, garam masala, with a tongue-sedating addition of red chilli powder leading to my childhood feasting of chicken curry. But sooner than later, what I considered aromatic would … Continue reading What Cultural Colonialism and Dry Chicken Have in Common
by Jasmin Palmatier
by Opeyemi Majiyagbe How pretty you would be if you had good hair! How pretty you would be if your hair was shown better care! How pretty you would be if you could get rid of those tangles! How pretty you would be if your hair wasn’t so mangled! Don't show your hair it's humid … Continue reading My Crown
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