Written by C Hues
January 1, 2023
January 1st. The start of a brand-new year. Same old Commanders.
January 1, 2023
Inheritance
Written by C Hues
December 29, 2022
What is inheritance? Is it a monetary gain, passed down through surnames? When we talk of inheritance, we talk of spirit— The soul that the slave owners tried to snuff out, When they raped us to exert power. But our soul is strong and survives To sing our people’s song. Inheritance is what led those who gained freedom To know that they were not truly free Until all their brothers and sisters were free too. It is the soul of Tubman, that passed down to Rosa When she stood for her sister, Recy. We will sing our people’s song. We have gained an anthem. Our anthem is power of another kind. For my Black and Indigenous ancestors, who lost their lives Protecting their freedom, preserving peace for all— Know that your soul has survived. We have inherited, As Faulkner said, the power to endure. But more than that— We are America. America’s soul is strong.
Inheritance
Switch (A Gift from Mom to Son)
Written by C Hues
December 26, 2022
“You’ve been bad all year. Here’s your Christmas present, dear.” A Switch…Mom don’t play!
Switch
Old Man, Shoveling Snow
Written by C Hues
December 25, 2022
Shoveling Shoveling Shoveling Shoveling Shoveling Shoveling Shoveling “OH SHIT! My back!”
Old Man, Shoveling Snow
Suburbs
Written by C Hues
December 24, 2022
Moving in, then moving out, Was there ever any doubt? Hateful neighbors burning crosses. They claim victory in these suburban losses. Our color paints the picture clear, We’ll sell for less and disappear. The gap widens with class in session, As our chances lessen and lessen.