I'm sorry to hear about Killer Mike's loss and the struggles of his family members. It takes courage to share these personal experiences with the world through music . Regarding his critical acclaim, it is important to recognize that mainstream media often fail to recognize and uplift voices from marginalized communities. These voices are often overlooked or condemned to the margins because it challenges the status quo and the dominant narrative . If you listen to Killer Mike's music, I hope you approach it with an open mind and an appreciation for his willingness to speak truth to power. I would hope that his message would inspire listeners to examine their own lives and the systems that contribute to inequality and oppression. In the fight for justice and equity, we need diverse voices to be heard and amplified. We must uplift and
I can taste your words and I am so honored that you took a photo of mine and turned it into such beauty. Thank you Theron.
ReplyDeleteGreat - love the reference to Mary Shelley - beautiful sensuous imagery
ReplyDeleteLove the song, Diana's image, and your poem is inspiring. The sound of heels down the hall uplifting one's spirits... it's little details like that; your expression of feeling (not without imagery) is excellent.
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL writing to go with this photo of Diana's, truly beautiful. Can nearly hear the echoing of heels... :)~April
ReplyDeletehaha that is awesome...mary shelly wrote sequels...killer line...walking around like a toddler...nice...great love poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully sensual,
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was suddenly richer
and there was bliss
in my brain."
Amazing!
Lovely choice of photo and words Theron. Really laughed at the Mary Shelley reference. Thank you for being awesome!
ReplyDeleteLovely words, lovely pace :)
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heels on the hall....this is awesome..
Great music and wonderful words.
ReplyDeleteRockin' start - finishing with the blazing the taste of sunrise tangerines and blood oranges - who could ask for more passion than that? Beautiful work. Thanks, Gay @beachanny
ReplyDeleteI like it. Make sure you squeeze all the juice.
ReplyDeleteOne Love-Tiger Windwalker
Well done. I especially like Mary Shelley's sequels and that tall toddler.
ReplyDeleteThat last stanza just blew me away, as I said on Twitter. Really vivid imagery and the photo complimented! well done.
ReplyDeleteeach analogy/simile more powerful than the last. and how could one possibly go wrong on an end note of blood oranges? ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Theron
ReplyDeletePerfect picturisation.. waiting enjoyed and cherished... in words...
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/02/whispers-another-kind-of-valentines-day.html
Ohh.... what a beauty this was!! Romantic to the letter!! The analogies were as delicious as those tangerines! :)
ReplyDelete"Italian volcano juice" -- LOVED the image this formed in my mind...
Love..so perfectly expressed... (sigh)
I just went aaaaaahh on reading this one shot...
OMG! How beautiful...
ReplyDeleteThe moment your skin
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Mary Shelley wrote
sequels.