Brother to the Night
LaWanda Thomas LaWanda Thomas

Brother to the Night

They wanted to have heaven on earth too. They all wanted money. Chauncey was the only one willing to work for it.

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Lesson Learned
LaWanda Thomas LaWanda Thomas

Lesson Learned

No hard feelings though. I take full responsibility for this lapse in judgement. It’s totally my BAD. Trust me, it won’t happen again.

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This Side of Justice
LaWanda Thomas LaWanda Thomas

This Side of Justice

Justice wasn't blind. It responded to color; most positively to that of green money and white skin.

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In the Beginning
LaWanda Thomas LaWanda Thomas

In the Beginning

Oh how we bathed in the light our two suns

Until winter came and brought the destroyer

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'Bout that Writing Life
LaWanda Thomas LaWanda Thomas

'Bout that Writing Life

Cleo heard Freddy and understood that he was trying to reassure her. She wanted his words to penetrate her soul and chase away her paralyzing doubt. 

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I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY!
LaWanda Thomas LaWanda Thomas

I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY!

I come to you with needs
And you treat them like accusations
Erecting arguments instead of providing answers

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The All
LaWanda Thomas LaWanda Thomas

The All

Humbled and grateful

I took Your instruction to heart

And committed Your words to memory

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