Photo provided by author Chris L. Butler is an African American and Dutch poet, essayist, and historian from Philadelphia, PA. Chris graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown, where he earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, History. He also graduated from Xavier University where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts. His work has been featured in The Journal of International Relations and Diplomacy, Versification Magazine, Perhappened Mag, Trampset Maga

by Chris L. Butler Tito Texidor III When you look into my eyes realize that I am a prize I am golden, a king in all his glory. When you look into my eyes, realize There is a pain many will never feel. A pain that can only be seen from my optics. That is why when I speak my truth, I’m told I have, ‘a vivid imagination.’ But what it really boils down to is fear. Fear that everything society loves is a lie. But the revolution is not coming It has already arrived The time is now.