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Floor Space

August 02, 2021 in Reflections, Poetry

This is your chance
Speak up
Go ahead
Say something
You’re so quiet
We want to hear
Your voice
What are
Your thoughts 
What is 
Your feedback
The floor 
Is yours 


Nothing
To share?
Okay
Maybe next time

Tags: Poetry, Black Girl Magic, Black Poet
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