I had to work the SAT today, and there is where I finished the For Colored Girls book. I have to say, you really have to pay attention to the book and understand where the women are coming from. If you don't really pay attention to details then the book is not for you.
In particular, I loved this poem and this saying:
::If I could stand not being wanted
when I wanted to be wanted
and I cannot
so
With no further assistance and no guidance from you, Im endin this affiar::
::one thing i dont need
is any more apologies
i got sorry greetin me at my front door
you can keep yrs
i dont know what to do wit em
they dont open doors
or bring the sun back
they dont mae me happy
or get a mornin paper
didnt nobody stop usin my tears to wash cars
cuz a sorry
i am simply tired
of collectin
i didnt know
i was so important toyou'
im gonna haveta throw some away
i cant get to the clothes in my closet
for alla the sorries
i'm gonna tack a sign to my door
leave a message by the phone
'if you called
to say yr sorry
call somebody
else
i dont use em anymore'
i let sorry/didnt meanta/& how cd i know abt that
take a walk down a dark and musty street in brookyln
i'm gonna do exactly what i want to
& i wont be sorry for none of it
letta sorry soothe yr soul/i'm gonna soothe mine
you were always inconsistent
doin somethin & then bein sorry
beatin my heart to death
talkin bout you sorry
well
i will not call
i'm not goin to be nice
i will raise my voice
& scream & holler
&break things & race the engine
&tell all yr secrets bout yrself to yr face
& i will list in detail everyone of my wonderful loves
& their ways
i will play oliver lake
loud
& i wont be sorry for none of it
i loved you on purpose
i was open on purpose
i still crave vulnerability & close talk
& i'm not even sorry bout you bein sorry
you can carry all the guilt & grime ya wanna
just dont give it to me
i cant use another sorry
next time
you should admit
you're mean/low-down/trifllin/ & no count straight
out
steada bein sorry alla the time
enjoy bein yrself
sorry for the lengthy post!! but read it slowly and Im sure you can relate! :)
B,
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