Written by C Hues
April 22, 2022
Skaters
Written by C Hues
April 21, 2022
I never knew the terms or tricks For me, the skateboard never fit But God, when seeing that it sticks You know why skaters never quit Mere mortal men would just stay down But then we saw that Hawk could fly Inspired all—white, black, and Brown To soar and reach the heights of Sky
Skaters
The Pen
Written by C Hues
April 20, 2022
There is power in the Pen Protection—she does provide There is purpose in the Pen Perennial—is her pride The Pen makes the writer whole She is more than instrument The Pen channels through the soul She is payment, never spent
The Pen
Big Bad Bully
Written by C Hues
April 19, 2022
Always antagonize Break bones Create conflict Do dirt Embrace evil Forget friends Gain ground Hate humans
Big Bad Bully
A Fair Game
Written by C Hues
April 18, 2022
When “trying out” for t-ball There wasn’t any doubt Now that the game has changed I just seem to strike out… The other team’s been stealing signs And the times we tried to tie the score Their sixes became nines A fine day for a fair game.
A Fair Game
Red in an Interview
Written by C Hues
April 12, 2022
I think it wise—this shirt I choose But now their faces say, “You lose!” I gambled, but it appears for naught “Is that ketchup, or blood from when you fought?” “Are you a car salesman, trying to earn his place?” “Were you born yesterday—with all those wrinkles on your face?” “Thanks, and you’ll be hearing back from us soon.” I interviewed in March and now it’s June.