Poetry: Ships at a Distance
…have every man’s wish on board”
If you have ever read Zora Neale Hurston’s epic novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” you know who Janie is. Even if you have never read it, I assure you that you or someone you know can relate to the tale of a woman’s longing for freedom despite everyone’s attempts to tame her free spirit. Have you ever had a Janie moment? A moment where you felt trapped, be it by expectations, a man, or even yourself? If so, fight the good fight. It will be worth it in the end.
Let the words below sink in.
Janie
Night fell on her, seeping in,
leaving stars sprinkled on her skin
the moon stood in awe.
her art beat loud
and you could read her lash lines
blinking, the preface to infinity.
The above words were artfully and beautifully juxtaposed by my friend, Ashley Brown (the Truly Beautiful Poet Laureate!). Find more of her amazing work at Pretty for a Black Girl.
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