Author: Roslyn McConnell

Sankofa Love

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She had a smile like the sunrise,
Bright and ever-rising
Wide as the horizon,
A light so mesmerizing
Its warm rays flowing up the peaks of her cheeks,
Traveling to the depth of her brows
Then descending into the coast of her eyes:
A heart-shaped path
To where her smile was most alive... Continue reading →

Hey Bright Soul

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Hey, bright soul...yes, you who glows
You with the warm smile and youthful pose
You're rare and fierce and beautiful
But seems you've forgotten; you used to know

Some men may find you a bit too strong
Like unsweetened coffee that's sipped too long
But if he needs sugar just to tame his tongue
Then you know he's too weak to brave your storm... Continue reading →

Lasso

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For someone who wants no strings attached,
You sure have your strings around me
Like your spider web of silky tricks,
Your strong tentacles surround me
And your 1000-thread count cotton sheets,
With me wrapped in your arms
All this time I thought it was a safety net,
Never thought you'd cause me harm
Why the mind games? Don't act like a tease
This isn't love...it's a lasso
You're just playing catch and release
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