History… My History

Standing out in the fields under a scorching sun Arrested under the fear of whips and rabid dogs Forced to pick cotton or reproduce, whether we wanted to or not Sounds like history… my history.   Perched on our hands and knees until they bled dark red Scrubbing floors, washing dishes, cleaning windows Using gritty … More History… My History

New Neighbors

This new neighborhood didn’t come with a warning. That eviction notice was disguised in the form of a coffee shop, it fooled us into thinking that things were looking up for us. Neon lights in my hood, shining on blocks that were named the most crime infested streets in Brooklyn. Now they ride their bikes … More New Neighbors

Misha’s Room Episode 4: Sharing is Caring

Welcome back to Misha’s Room my loves! We all know January is known for dragging on forever, so thankfully we’ve officially made it to February. I’ve been teasing y’all about non-monogamous relationships a bunch, so you can take this next episode as an introduction into that world. I wrote the poem Sharing is Caring when one … More Misha’s Room Episode 4: Sharing is Caring