I WISH


I wish I could be your lens
so I could see the world
as you see it
Watch the differences
of cultures amaze
feel what living outside
of this world
feels like

I wish I could be your lens
so I can wear the nappy hair
while raising my fist
I wish I could sit in the cell
fighting for my own rights
fearless
pregnant
with a star..of a son
growing
in my belly

I wish I could be your lens
feel what walking on the red carpet
as a movie star
was like
Wish I could bask in
a pool of diamonds and pearls
living a lavish life
a...

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