covering songs as poems

wrote a poem as a remix of my fave song ever: nobody's baby by sharon jones & the dap kings.


nobody’s baby

tired
of being asked
to bend round
over my spine—
it’s leaving time

won’t stay
can’t say
why—only that

that brand
on my back
don’t say:
“yours”

only says:
“mine”

these two albums saved my life over the past two months

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, 100 Days 100 Nights

Rocky Rivera, Rocky Rivera

when a lot of shit hit the fan, & I needed some powerhouse women to help me remember the powerhouse woman I am, Rocky & Ms. Jones came to my rescue.

 

 

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ANTHEM.

tumblr cross-post cuz I love it so much.