I met her

on the boardwalk ramp

and said ...

“You Have Nice Eyes”

 

The Gypsy Lady

fixed her gaze

my hand in hers

replied ...

 

“White hates black

and black hates white

their fear right now

forbids

 

“Division preys

to rule the land

fate drifting

on the skids

 

“But just remember

this one thing

if we are

to survive

 

“Coffee colored kids

will reign

to save our souls

— demise”

 

(Haverford College: February, 2026)