It happened on Pleasant
street
where echoes of laughter
ring
from three girlfriends living
a Dream
and birthday celebrations
ushering
a coming of age
brokered
by a smile in the dark
and
“Nice black friend
You’ve got there.”
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Lidy Wilks
Lidy Wilks is the author of the poetry chapbook "Can You Catch My Flow?" Another chapbook and a full length poetry collection is in the works. Poetry is not the only genre she writes in, currently she writing a contemporary romance and a young adult supernatural novel. She's a member of Write by the Rails. And lives in Virginia with her husband and two children When Lidy Wilks is not writing, she refills her creative well and binges on the storytelling of anime. Books, manga and Asian dramas. And relaxes by listening to good music. Eating milk chocolate candies. And or with a glass of Cabernet or Riesling wine. You can visit her at: https://pavingmyauthorsroad.wordpress.com.
Yes, unfortunately, it mirrors an experience I had in high school that stunned and then, unintentionally, empowered me…
Thank you. It’s sad but true fact that there are people on this world who feel they’re licensed to bring darkness in other’s lives.
Short and to the point.Well put, many of us have shared that experience.