who am I

If I were to open my mouth youd say I was black
If I were to say nothing youd swear I was white

Mixed up in a lot of ways
My mind set and my life
Always wondering what I am

Confusion
What am i

I am night
I am day

Redbone
Lightskin
White girl
Wannabe bitch
Still that I hear again and again

I am not happy
The skin I’m in
Frustrations
Built upon connotations
Are you white
Are you black
What nationality
What race might you be

Questions I hear daily

While I make decisions
Regarding my children
While I earn my pay
A meager wage

Excuse me
I was trying to figure out
We were talking and….
Looking at you I see
Listening to you I hear
You sound black
But look white

My response differs from day to day
It depends on my mood…
One minute Im strong and steady
The other caught off guard and not ready

What is my move
Or my next plight
Must I keep hearing this


Mixed relations
Formal obligations

Back and forth
Who am i
Conflict with no resolution
I have a problem
That has no solution
Day to day
Back and forth
Who am I

Black persuasion
Skin caucasion
Unanswered questions
Destined to be
Track record of lonliness
Cuz no one really feels me…

Who am I
Fighting inside…
Trying to figure out
Constant deliberations
Who am I

No set race or nationality
A combination of them all
Done gracefully

An umph in my walk
A lil glide in my stride
Who am I
Alone in my room
No one really understands

poet erotica

I’m sitting here thinking of you

Missing you

All the wonderful things I think

When I’m thinking of you

Your voice and your style

Drives me wild

I m thinking of you

Your legs, in mine

Entwined

I’m thinking of you

Your lips, my breast

Soft caress

I’m thinking of you

Your hand, my thigh

The bump and grind

I’m thinking of you

XO Prime Steakhouse

So me and a girlfriend went to eat at XO tonight... Our meal was fabulous and this is a 5 star restaurant... We had Fondue as an appetizer, for entrees she had the Rosemary Chicken with red potatoes (I had a sample and the chicken just melted in my mouth), I had the Twin filet medallions with the steamed spinach...

First, I want to talk about the food... Albeit fabulous but while my potatoes and spinach were nice and hot, my meat was almost frozen... I mean lukewarm at best... So aside from me having to wait for my food the first time... I now have to wait yet again... with no offer of a free wine, drink refill, or even another appetizer while I waited... Upon the return the food was excellent... If I could have felt decent by keeping my tip I would have because of this little oversight (the chefs issue not the wait staff,) but I didnt, I still tipped because the service was flawless... all the way down to setting me down... I mean, I loved the treatment of the service staff it was a total pleasure to speak and deal with them... They kept my water full and insisted upon my satisfaction in regards to my dining pleasure as well as my meal...

Second, I want to talk about the restrooms... I feel like if you are charging $40 minimum for entrees your restrooms should have an attendant, a clean space at the very least... I walk in and there is paper towels on the floor and the toilet paper wasnt even in the roll lol... it was placed on the back of the commode (very awkward I might add) water was splashed all over the vanity and from the looks of it they were using store bought Dial soap... I was very displeased by this to say the least...

Overall, the service staff was excellent. The ambiance of the restaurant was par for the course having an upscale clientele and one of the best mojitos I have had in awhile... I just didnt appreciate the restroom nor the extended wait time... As far as the bathroom... Well if you have a chance to visit this beautiful restaurant at 500 W. St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio and need to use the bathroom, pay attention to your shoes as you walk out... They may be carrying a piece of the restroom with you...