CONSCIOUS STREAMS OF CREATIVITY

WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

I did not believe I would need to post any "relationship issues" on the site, but when I read this I wanted to share this for all to see because I can relate.


POEM WRITTEN BY A BLACK MAN
"I APOLOGIZE"


"I apologize black woman for all the seen and unseen lies,
for the heartache and pain that brought tears in your eyes.
I apologize black woman for not being true from the start,
for running away from you, leaving a hole in your heart.
For ignoring your feelings and pushing them aside, because

I was too damn arrogant and pumped up with pride.
I apologize for making promises that

I couldn't keep, for building a
foundation based on treachery and deceit.
Being selfish and inconsiderate, I did what I

wanted to do, making costly
decisions without thinking of you.
I apologize for not holding you through restless

nights and stormy days, for my immature thoughts and my foolish ways.
Instead of carrying your love with me,

I just threw it on the shelf, after
we made love I turned away, only thinking of myself.
You cried your heart for me, while I was out

running wild and loose, I
destroyed the essence of your love

with physical, mental, and emotional abuse.
I gave you hell black woman by giving

up when times got rough, I didn't
slap you, I pushed you, I neglected you - even that's bad enough!
Now I see why you build a wall around you, because

it is me you despise, but that's the price that I have to pay for

all the times I wore a disguise.
I pray to GOD that one day you will realize,
that I LOVE YOU BLACK WOMAN, AND I APOLOGIZE."

(Pillow images by Tiffany Marshall. Used for the purpose of "LOVE" theme only. Not intended for sale)