! Our poetry corner this week is inspired by Pasadena’s Black History Month theme: “Our Heritage: The Bridge to the Future.”
Young Love in the City (Photo – Chris Wesley).
POETRY CORNER
– 2/25/15
Matsukaze
thumbing through
an old album-
tons of photographs
of mulattos, octaroons, quadroons, melungeons,
a mass of *gens de couleur libres*free people of color/my heritage
Matsukaze a creole, classical vocalist and actor residing in beautiful Louisiana.
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Saxophony (Photo – Chris Wesley).
Silvia Brandon Pérez
from another
century
their fingerprints
are mine
their loveseven the way
I eat my salad
theirs, all
that I thought was I
is theirs
Silvia Brandon Pérez was born in La Habana, Cuba and emigrated in 1960. She is a dedicated activist, singer/songwriter, who makes her home in the California Bay Area.
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Falling Into Rhythm (Photo – Chris Wesley).
Chris Wesley
He told us with pride
that we were the result of The Great War
his battle
for our grandmother’s heart
Chris Wesley believes in the magic of wonder, the beauty in differences, and the power of vulnerability. He spreads these beliefs through his art.
! We welcome and encourage your response especially in the form of short poems. You may reply by leaving a comment below. The Poetry Corner is hosted by Kathabela Wilson. Photos by Chris Wesley.
so rich, this assortment! CHEERS, Poets/Artist!
Very beautiful and meaningful.