poets – Page 2 – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

are you man enough?

July 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

<are you man enough?> you claim you can handle me; the heat, that burns my eyes, the thighs that takes up pauses, the way my breasts draw you closer like a flame; you want to devour me, is this true? you want to lick up all of my secrets because this is what you [...]

Poetry, Romantic

conversation and connection

July 6, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

<conversation and connections> We don't say much when we are together; the world could collapse around us, the stars could fall like raindrops, and the moon could pierce the sun and even then,  silence,  golden silence, has become a silver lining in my noisy heart. Who could have known that the less said, says the most?  Who [...]

Poetry, Romantic

push-and-pull

June 14, 2017June 16, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

It's a give and take world Where what-ifs and maybe's Plunder without afterthought. We push and pull from those Who smile and decay: our seeds Quiver before shooting out Like falling stars. The grass Is stained in a dollop of honeysuckle And dew, is it remiss to lean Down and take a sip? If you [...]

Poetry, thoughts

give and take

June 9, 2017June 14, 2017by Mecca_Amirah3 Comments

the rock and sway of the boat beneath my feet, i feel like i am stick in place, a trunk to my lovely tree. the earth dances as i remain frozen; she dances as if her feet were on fire. he chases tears down with barley leaves and fermented herbs, he swallows even when [...]

Romantic

falling in love

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

She may taste like sunshine, But I taste like thunderstorms. I whet the tongue With flavors that fall from my lips Like rain drops. The spritz Of coconut drives you insane. Tropical love, the press of heat On your neck, I rub ocean spray Up and down my thighs. Cocoa butter Kneaded into my skin, [...]