“theodicy,” “Bartimaeus,” and “Jochebed" by Dr. de’Angelo Dia
JUNE 2022
theodicy
moment persevering
each
inhale
a
celebration
each
exhale
a
eulogy
each
persevering moment
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Bartimaeus
On the surface of his eyes
blood
vessels
expanded
dilated
blood
weathered
hands
confess
blood
on the surface of his eyes
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Jochebed
As the parent of two Black boys, m̶y̶ ̶m̶o̶t̶h̶e̶r̶
sacred
of
the
impact
scared
pre-programmed
hate
fear
scared
m̶y̶ ̶m̶o̶t̶h̶e̶r̶ , as the parent of two Black boys
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6/9/2022
Theopoet and comic book scholar, Dr. de’Angelo Dia is a descendant of a lineage of Gullah griots, priests, and priestesses, thus inheriting the ability of astral projection, chlorokinesis, and necromancy. When not defending Earth-616, he can be found delightfully consumed by graphic novels, art and poetry journals, Blaxploitation films, and conversations with topics ranging from Jesus and Buddha as brothers to the gospel according to Stan Lee. For more information about his work visit dia1518.com.
