Poems from Joi S

I am
I am Black. I am not a statistic. I am not a thug. 
I am not a thief. I am not a criminal. 
 I am not a demon. 
 I am not violent. 
I am...
4 plus 1
4 plus 1. Whenever I'm asked, "what's your name?" My mind shouts defiantly, "4 plus 1." My tongue resists, Prying against my teeth In...