I both love and hate the South Halima Olufemi
I both love and hate the south. It’s something about living on hallowed ground... You can’t help but see the ghosts Sitting on the porch Sipping lemonade or sweet tea Fanning away the heat Trying desperately to be seen Oh, did you need me I was just swinging... From that tree in the front yard... Hey look, there’s God.... All dressed in ceremonial white Dancing by the river.... Singing wade in the water Children... Be still and Let me braid some maps in your hair Moses went to prepare a room for you by the new moon; so Take a left when you leave this shack and don't look back Travel a couple of miles Until you see a shanty dipped in blood At the top of the hill When you get there Ask for Traveling Grace She’ll be waiting on you in a black dress Wearing A noose for a necklace
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