Papiyon of Hispaniola – Written ‘In Synergy’ with “Mujer De Las Mariposas” by Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin
I danced to the frequency of the earth
And the papiyon flew in sync with me
My hips swirled in the aura of my world
And the papiyon flowed with me
The colors of my essence radiated
With passion, pleasure and patience
While the papiyon kissed my crown,
Dressed my collar,
And fluttered alongside me
Firestarter – Written ‘In Synergy’ with “I’ve Weathered Storms and Fires Foreseen” by J Michael Walker
I asked the most dangerous ask
And set the world aflame.
I asked for a seat at the table
And they set it on fire.
I asked for pieces of the land
And they charred it leaving no life.
I asked to break the ceiling
And they tore apart a clouded sky.
I asked to dream wishes upon stars
And they rained down bombs of
Resistance and blessed me with
Oppression.
For asking the most dangerous ask.
I asked for equality.
Fair In Fauna – Written ‘In Synergy’ with “Corrina of the Palms” by J Michael Walker
Fair in fauna
Drowned in sepia
Dancing in avion bliss
Right eye marked by beauty
Left eye drifting in wonder
Telling a story of remiss
Sleeping Faces – Written ‘In Synergy’ with “No Title” by Patricia Gay
Sleeping faces, brown in blackness.
Crossed with stripes of mandarin artistry
Crowned in cotton and kissed in mothers love
Pierced with fashionable decor.
Sleeping faces rich with history.
Made from the earth covered in leaves
Profiled in golden design
dressed in cascading feathers.
Jennifer “Miss B” Baptiste is a writer living in North Hollywood, California. She was born and raised in Texas and is a second generation American of Haitian descent. She loves creating lyrical introspective pieces that resonate with the heart and mind to promote healing, empowerment, and curiosity. You can explore more of her poetry writing through Drifter Zine, Poem-A-Week with Sims Poetry Library, and Spectrum Publishing. Feel free to connect with her at @WheresMsB on all social media platforms to learn more about her day to day creative life.
