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Like People Who Can't Fly
by Mitzi Kay Jackson → (All Poetry by Mitzi Kay Jackson)
   Rated "PG13" by the Author.
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*if you can hear the screaming
no, no you must be dreaming
it's not me.....
God Sheba is not in the building





the color green
is stuck into my teeth
dripping down my throat
mixing in with my sighs
drowning in a pool of tears
fear chained to my ankles
numbers floating way
fathers called out to me
sing baby sing
fathers call down for me
to
dance baby dance
stop dreaming of wings!
yes baby it happen to me
but you ain't me
long line of green inside workers
long line of tree in full bloom workers
spring too workers
long line of people who flew
dat ain't you child
sing lungs love child
dance spine love child
write colors on skies child
read them numbers child
shade help them troubles go way baby
rain makes them troubles go way baby
keep flapping them gums child
make that green flat
lay like moss child
spring fragrance like purple
breathe in the sun
child and grow
how else you gon know?
plantation ain't stuck in soul
just at the bottom of soles
of people who can't fly
so dream red robin birds
sing yellow sparrow birds
dance brown eagle soar
glide silver dolphine child
and do you!!!
do you!!!

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 Reviews of "Like People Who Can't Fly"
Reviewed by Peter Adotey Addo
Reviewed on February 12, 2007
What a wonderful and creative work ..From the depths of the soul .. A beautiful poem of strong and soft imagery and passion which you do so well. Thank you for sharing this particular poem.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on February 11, 2007
I've read this several times and thought I'd commented. Just noticed my name's not here so, I guess I imagined commenting. LOL. You have a unique aesthetic, Mitzi. A wonderfully compelling poetry voice that moves readers. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2007
An excellent write Mitzi! Most powerful! love Holly

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 4, 2007
I do. I hear you flying in colors.

Ron

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on February 3, 2007
Gorgeous work of literary art framed in golden meditations on perseverance, inspiration, and flying leaps of faith. Much gratitude for the read.

Aberjhani

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 2, 2007
Most outstanding imagery you painted here!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on February 2, 2007
Mitzi,

I'm glad you're one of those who C A N fly, and show us how to do it in engaging, heartfelt verse; well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on February 2, 2007
Wonderful imagery my friend, and a beautiful peaceful write, enjoyed this much!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Walter Jones
Reviewed on February 1, 2007
There is a peaceful conversation between back then and now, in the quiet of your words you take us the merging line...folk and now...always remembering your work.. Walt

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on February 1, 2007
Mitzi: This writing is impressive and this reader enjoyed it immensely!

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on February 1, 2007
Mitzi,

I believe that anyone can soar. Your poem is total justification.

Reviewed by Rose Loya
Reviewed on February 1, 2007
Perfect, flawless, you remind of some of the artists you name. Loved it.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 31, 2007
luv the rhythm and soul to this one, Mitzi ...

Reviewed by H Cruz
Reviewed on January 31, 2007
Nice vent; Good sing lungs child... :)

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on January 31, 2007
Well done...Hugsssss

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on January 31, 2007
Wow such wonderfful sights sounds and aromas come out of your works girl, like "spring fragrance like purple" love it.

Fee

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on January 31, 2007
i do love your work-very poignant and well done


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