#napowrimo Day 6 - “Hope and Me”

Hey, y’all. Today’s National Poetry Month is to write a poem that reproduces a phrase with the first words of each line.


The phrase I chose was from Saul Williams’ poem, “Sha Clack Clack”:

“I overcame it, so they named me after it.”

Here’s my poem:


Day 6 - HOPE AND ME

By Farah Lawal Harris


I believe she wanted to make love, but Hope got f*cked and

Overcame. Fast. Hope was mad she gave it up to Over so fast. (And no,

it didn’t go how they showed on Skinemax).

So Hope, reclaiming control, become a self-proclaimed hoe and—No,

they didn’t know why she still smiled while they teased;

named her “Thot” while she thought of a plot to pluck

me. Hope sexy, so naturally, we smashed.

After that, I became the Love she wanted to make. And no,

it ain’t afterglow. It’s fate.

Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com
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