Page 31 of I Can't Even Think Straight

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TheCreedfilm franchise

and Matt’s boxing prowess

are the topics of conversation

for the rest of lunch.

In the space of a single summer,

Matt has become

one of The Boys,

and Kwesi has become

one to watch.

Does Kwesi know I’m gay?

Is he gay, too?

Why is Kwesi watching me?

The Favorite—After School—Granny’s Kitchen

Granny gives me two pieces of chicken

with my rice and peas and plantain.

“Excuse me, Granny,”

says T indignantly,

“why do I only have

one small piece?

You don’t have to

make it so obvious

Kai’s your favorite grandson.”

Granny laughs

with a flash of her gold tooth.

“You know im vegan mother

don’t feed im properly.

You get my food daily,

but I don’t see Malachi

as much as you.

I muss feed im up

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