Afrofuturism
A brass tube in an S-shape is the matrimonial yoke.
And the numerology of a gold-sewn cloak.
Calfskin pendants and a pump’s quilted glaze,
Crimson and azure, some dumb hovering maze.
Sun Ra said: People are interested in everything
But true wisdom, like hoot owls, nails, ghouls,
Pyramids and triangles. A funky donkey tightens
And passes by as the girls sip ginger ales.
Hemphill said: People keep looking rearward
For the tradition. The tradition is forward! Not
What you did last week, but this week.
The blues is a loop we barrel through.
Bloom into each other beam to rough
Hewn-beam. Move your leg sweet darling.
