Nikki Giovanni




Sky Diving

I hang on the edge
       of this universe 
       singing off-key 
       talking too loud 
       embracing myself 
       to cushion the fall

I shall tumble 
       into deep space 
       never in this form 
       or with this feeling 
       to return to earth 

       It is not tragic 

I will spiral 
       through that Black hole 
       losing skin       limbs 
           internal organs 
       searing 
       my naked soul 

Landing 
       in the next galaxy 
       with only my essence 
       embracing myself 
       as 

I dream of you