The Past.........

This book has inspired me to become a writer. I remember reading the first book called, “Fly Girl” it was a really good book. I never knew that the next book was going to change my life for good. I would suggest, “For the Love Of Money” to anyone because this book inspired me and helped me build my writing skills. So here is a piece from Mr. Omar Tyree called, “When It’s Vacation Time.” I hope you enjoy because I really love it.

When it’s vacation time I dream of peace and quiet

I see beaches and ocean water

I hear laughter and bare feet

running

sisters where bikinis and

brothers bare their chest

while I just chill

drinking strawberry coolers

or pina coladas under colorful umbrellas

drunk with the feeling of relaxation

finally

with no one knocking at my door

no one ringing on my phone

no one yanking down my skirt

my hands are no longer writing or typing

or ironing or cooking

my mind no longer pressed my thoughts

or at least in urgent organized patterns

because now I can think of anything

on my own time

like

what if I were a meremaid?

stranded upon shore

would a black fisherman rescue me?

would he freak out and scream and run away?

or would he take me home with him?

to hide me and love me in salt water sea?

When it’s vacation time

I can think of anything

with no commas or periods or capitals in my way

only the thoughts and questions

like

what if I were a moon woman?

whose skin glowed like 100 walt light bulbs

would a black man astronaunt find me there on my moon?

could he be able to handle my glow?

or would he always wear moon shades?

and lie

that I don’t hurt his eyes with my illumination

maybe I need a vacation from thinking

about black men

now that would be a vacation

but when would I go back home to him?

if I were back home at all

and if I had a real him to return to

then why did I vacation alone?

like he does

he is always on vacation

or saying that he needs one

so that he can think to himself

he says,

but when will he come back to me?

SEE???

When it’s vacation time I can think

and I like it

my freedom thought

maybe I should vacation more

maybe we all should

VACATION

so we can think of anything

to take us away from bondage

to everything.