25.30 - to the young black woman i met on the bus this past weekend.

if there is any way i can help you realize you are beautiful
or convince you that you are worth it and more
that i know your pain well
and how hard it is to be a black woman in this society
i hope i can
you are amazing
please know that.

26.30 - haiku for my mother's "therapist".

you are an asshole.
how dare you tell me i'm wrong
for what i believe.

*fuck you. fuck very much.