They keep asking me
Who are you dating?
Are you a lesbian?
Oh, well When are you getting married?
Haven't you found a man that will go out with you?
Well, you know you are too picky- you should lower your standards.
Nowadays, you don't need a man, just go have some babies.
When are you going to have some babies?
You know you aren't getting any younger baby
You know with modern science as it is you can have a baby well into your 70's
Right.
What they are not asking me is
How are you?
What makes you happy?
What have you contributing to society?
Are you ok?
How's your spirit?
Do you need a hug?
How about a laugh?
What they are not saying is
You are enough with out and despite all them unanswered questions.
But they keep asking me
And I'm not telling
Born and raised in the South Bronx, New York (USA) I figured some thoughts, words, and musings of me would be entertaining- particularly because I say what I mean and of course I mean what I say. Yes, I am an educated African-American woman. Yes, I am a poet. Yes, I am emotional. Yes, I am strong. Yes, I am opinionated. Yes, I am single. Yes I am an avid drinker of coffee. Yes I am in constant struggle- oh and I can not spell, so don't judge [ok maybe a bit] Don't be scared, just be willing
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