Last week, I celebrated my 38th journey with the sun in the company of Bed Vyne Cocktail. Black Genius is a collective who showcases the talents of New York's African American community. Several outstanding poets read pieces from their archive.

Here's a recent piece about being a single man during Valentine's Day and a birthday. Shouts to Anitra Michelle, Betty and the Black Genius team. Enjoy!

Script:

The pen is mightier than the sword

The one with a sharp blade and smooth, leather handle

The sword which can cut the heart

That deserts the foe from which the blade pierces the skin

The sword that moves with the passion

In the blood of the skin and bones that you are in

Bone marrowed in the skeleton

Blood; rich with magenta in the dermis

Dancing beneath the epidermis

Pulsating at the flutter of your eyelash

After your lips caress each other

Writing the brief of Night Court

Inside the chamber

Beats by the ton