Photo by Christopher Burns 






Why is it that we hurt people just to see who really fucks with us? 
If we knew love would hurt us, would we fail at it?
If we knew that love would walk out the door, would we let it go?
If we knew that love will never be, would we even try?

So, I have some shit to say
So here it goes 
I apologize to anyone who thought that they knew me 
I'm sorry for anyone that lost me, for you could never hold me 
My condolences for anyone who thought that they couldn’t make it with me
I'm sorry for anyone that was misguided by my guidance thinking that my truth would set them free
I’m sorry you missed that light in me
Worshipping me like a God, I didn’t ask for that

I’ve practiced steadying my pace and keeping my patience when approached by the enemy
I am a woman no lack thereof
No fuck that I’m a superwoman
Birthing babies and molding them to kings
My reign is everlasting and my wrath is forthcoming
I’ll set fires to any bridges that don’t align with my path
And dance in its ashes
After all my favorite color is black

So, don’t ever get the wrong impression
I channel my aggression passively
Savagery is the mockery that you try to make of me

So, don’t put me in a box
Don’t X me out
I’ve been hurt but I love harder
I’m not sure if that is my biggest blessing or curse

Every time I come back stronger and harder
Look what you thought you did to me
For what is worth I’m still worth it
& your new-found admiration of me is completely worthless
Your harsh words stuck me in places that I had no desire to get wet

So, my apologies
If I didn’t do the dance with you
Since you tried to lower my self esteem
For having a body that gave life to two human begins
I’m sorry I didn’t stand up to you
Or been that “perfect” woman for you
Be silent and sit on my hands for you
Come on now, that’s what I won’t do

My condolences to anyone that thought they knew me

Sincerely Lee