Does it hurt. Why did you come here. What do you want.
Are you filming this. Do you live in this neighborhood.
Do you have a picture. Do you feel comfortable. Can I
ask is that a weave. Why do you feel comfortable. Is the
neighborhood treating you well. Do you read the news.
Where’s your real hair. Do you like America. Are you
filming this. How much. Dollars. Did you hear about the
trial. Where are we going after this. I heard it was non-
indictment. I have been listening. Nigerian soap operas.
Praise Be to God. Did you just take a picture of me. How
do you feel about America. Is it too late. Reminds me of TV
plantations. You’ll get the shoes when I have enough money.
Stop crying. Your mother loves you. Not too tight because
I am tender. Not too big because I want it to last. Why did
you come here. You know with everything that’s been going
on these days. Do the radios stay on all night. Does anyone
tell a baby who they are. Who they have to keep being. How
did you sleep. Your soft kitchen. Dark nipples. This is when
we say our prayers. Women fill with infants and butter.
Who are you texting. Did we make reservations. What
language. Eyes so black they syrup. Hair so black there are
no windows. The smell of burnt rope. How long will it be.
How long do you want it. I know you. I wish I were you. I
want to drag my toes in something I finally own. Do you
know it only gets worse from here. Cash only.