LOVE OF LITERATURE AND HISTORY
Written by C Hues
January 27, 2024
You’re black and in pain. You speak but doctors don’t hear. They see you’re not here. You’re invisible. So, that’s why you’re never seen. You’re black and in pain. You’re black and in pain. How dare you defend yourself? You’re too loud for them. They can’t see or hear— When they see or hear black folks. You’re black and in pain.
Written by C Hues
January 26, 2024
Don’t trust anyone. You must believe what I say. Trust me on this one.
Written by C Hues
January 22, 2024
You’re a dog person. The cats don’t seem to notice— You bleed from scratches.
Written by C Hues
January 19, 2024
You’re living large, you’re feeling tall. You’re wealthy now, you have it all. Your fancy gates turned into walls. Your family called; you missed their calls. Your hometown’s gentrified. Your culture’s not your pride. You’re all ego—your conscience died. You’re giving nothing back, never even tried. YOURGATEDCOMMUNITYKEEPSOUTTHEBLACKS YOU’RENOTHINGWITHOUTWHOYOUKEEPINBACK YOURCITYMADEYOUFAMOUSANDYOUNEVERRETURNED YOU’REBUILDINGWALLSANDBRIDGESAREBURNED You’re remembering how to forget every day. Your cost of living make you lose your way? You’re just showing who you’ve always been. Your people are outside—you won’t let us in. You’re so generous, voting to keep us out. Your culture is secondary to keepin’ clout. You’re talking of crime? Your crime is the worst of all. Your back remains turned. Your heart is empty, but your pockets are full. You’re a role model to us all—and that’s all BULL.
Written by C Hues
January 16, 2024
The MC sat still, seeming composed And when the DJ called his name, all of a sudden he rose Worried, why I bridged the gap of my nose We’d been friends forever, through lower than lows I didn’t doubt him, just doubted them What if they didn’t see his potential? What if he remained a hidden gem? What if they overlooked complex for simple? What if was too late to start shit like that now The MC strutted to the stage, then took time to bow He adjusted the mic, made it higher than high As he lifted his head and introduced himself to the sky Who the fuck is this? Who he think he is? I heard whispers Grow louder—you can’t believe this guy, no jitters? Then the MC grabbed the mic, only to say “I’ll be performing next week, I lost my voice today.”