Monday, February 9, 2009

tHE fRIDAY bEFORE tHURSDAY....

It was 1988, in labour she gleefully engaged, but all her glee was pain. 2:30 am was the time I was birthed, a bundle of joy or pain. Grief or calm.
I was black or brown or red, in truth of all the stories I heard from my many fathers, I was a different color. I finally concluded none of them really knew, for I was covered in so much blood.
Only thing is in 1988, February 12th was a friday, in 2009, it will be a Thursday.
For all I've become, I owe much gratitude to my mom for that friday's pain. To God, for that day's divinity. To my friends, for they have helped shape my belief systems. To my nephew, for he continually makes me a better person. To my sisters, for daily they remind me of what beauty God creates. To my brother, for as life tries me, he remains my rock. To Gonzo, for when in bouts of self- righteousness I engage, he loves me not less.

11 comments:

  1. awww
    u r turing 21

    congratulations oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


    have a blessed Bday

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  2. My own: WHERE IS THE PARTY??????????????????????????

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  3. Kafo: thank you very much.

    Seye: unfortunately, there would be no party. Plenty reflection though. Thanks...

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  4. you are that young? wow!
    happy early birthday!!!!

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  5. Happy birthday. lovely write up :)

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  6. Reverence: Thanks, yes I'm that old....lol....

    Bumight: Thanks. Your blog's fun as well...

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  7. That was beautiful. Happy belated birthday.

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  8. wow..happy birthday..you write soo deep you scare me...lol

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  9. THIS IS MOVING. YOUR PEEPS MUST BE VERY PROUD OF YOU. EYA. CONGRATS!!

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  10. Poignant piece. One can almost imagine reading it from your parents' point of view as their bundle of joy was ushered into the world.

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