The universe I carry on my back
is a lot lighter,
hunch and move
past reality,
decades ago
flailing my arms
like a boxer
inside the ring
tearing rib cages
to shreds.
I have learned
hear the voice first,
ask for help
admitting
there is a dawn
perceive it
above the cities of destruction
crumbling in your mind
without sound,
all you need do
is reach beyond
boundaries created
something
untouchable
impossible to describe.
Author Bio:
Dennis Reed is a National Endowment Fellow and author of the poetry collection DEFINITIONS recently published by OPUS press. His work has appeared in STYLE, ESSENCE, CLA, BLACK SCHOLAR and many other magazines and journals. His memoir, MIGRATION MEMORIES, was a semi-finalist in the NCTE/NORMAN MAILER writer of non-fiction award for high school teachers.
He has taught writing courses at Morehouse College, William and Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University.
is a lot lighter,
hunch and move
past reality,
decades ago
flailing my arms
like a boxer
inside the ring
tearing rib cages
to shreds.
I have learned
hear the voice first,
ask for help
admitting
there is a dawn
perceive it
above the cities of destruction
crumbling in your mind
without sound,
all you need do
is reach beyond
boundaries created
something
untouchable
impossible to describe.
Author Bio:
Dennis Reed is a National Endowment Fellow and author of the poetry collection DEFINITIONS recently published by OPUS press. His work has appeared in STYLE, ESSENCE, CLA, BLACK SCHOLAR and many other magazines and journals. His memoir, MIGRATION MEMORIES, was a semi-finalist in the NCTE/NORMAN MAILER writer of non-fiction award for high school teachers.
He has taught writing courses at Morehouse College, William and Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University.
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