Kitchen Counter Truths

“And if I told you once, 

I’ve told you twice

See big mama don’t tell no lies 

Cook him candied yams, 

Sweet potato pies 

Chicken

Give him thighs 

Suck him 

Fuck him hard 

Love him long, oh 

You gotta to be  

Need to

Be 

Everything 

Feed his mind 

Feed his belly 

Feed his ego

Black eyed peas 

Give life

Teach 

Speak the truth

Me? 

No, big mama don't tell no lies 

The truth?

Hand me that bowl 

That mixer 

That spoon

Stand with me at this counter” 

This kitchen counter 

Truths.