Poem: We Are Not Strangers

We are not strangers,

Though, we are not friends.

 

It is unclear what we are,

Or even, who we are.

 

We have spoken,

And we have unspoken.

 

Friends who haven’t met,

Lovers who haven’t loved yet,

Friends who haven’t spoken.

 

Connection, uncertain.

Balanced hearts, know best

Let the story, tell the rest.

 

We are not strangers.

a poem by erykah

photo taken by erykah st. louis during a trip to Madagascar.