GENETIC (Poem)

Poetry
Written By Farah Lawal Harris

GENETIC

(Inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s “DNA”)

By Farah Lawal Harris, 2024

i know how you work, i know just who you are,

a leech tryna suck the glow up out of me.

don’t you know it’s genetic,

flowing through my bloodstream,

infinite supply you could never deplete?

the last one who tried to bite me

ended up biting themselves.

when you try to fight me, you fighting yourself.

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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