FREE VERSE Poem: black boy Joy, by John-Xavier Thornton Bear me your soul so I can show you who I am Spill me your thoughts so I can free my own Burn me‒ so I can peel. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Author: poetryfest Submit your Poetry to the Festival. Three Options: 1) To post. 2) To have performed by an actor 3) To be made into a film. View all posts by poetryfest