“theodicy,” “Bartimaeus,” and “Jochebed" by Dr. de’Angelo Dia

theodicy

moment persevering

each

inhale

a

celebration

each

exhale

a

eulogy

each

persevering moment

Bartimaeus

On the surface of his eyes

blood

vessels

expanded

dilated

blood

weathered

hands

confess

blood

on the surface of his eyes

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

Dr. de’Angelo Dia

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.