Dear, Black Man.

Black man.

im pressed close
i want to hear you

your voice in my ear

i listen as its bass drums your art through these waves

reverberating my prayers to God

my sharp desire to be connected to the beauty that is

Black man.

i tremble excitedly at the thought of you near

your powerful energy present even in the transient moments...

of silence you set aside to breathe

the faintest whisper of life

the softest declaration of God's love for us

Black man.

i don't know you yet

but your spirit stirs my soul

inspire me

awaken me with alarming transparency, Black man.

awaken the parts of me that long to be the Black woman you need

not the Black woman fear and pain has convinced me you want

let us unlock Sankofa

surging forward to find myself

i cannot forget to come back for you

i cannot leave you behind

Black man.

you were made for me

and i

for you

i don't know you yet

but i'm here

i'm ready to learn

because you are worth it
Black man.