Holly Grove

Shape of Pleasure
1 min readJul 23, 2021

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When he looks at me, I feel him staring at the windows of my soul. He remembers my darkest secrets and it scares me at times. When things trigger me, he offers love with no judgement. He’s attentive, an active listener, family man, and serves me Thug Passion!

This Thug Passion makes me uneasy at times because it can be unpredictable, right? In a strange way it also offers me comfort, it’s so familiar that it excites me! I feel like I’m floating on air with no thought about time or space. He’s intoxicating in the best possible way.

His gentleness is masked in the streets. He can’t show weakness or it could be deadly. He carries Mary Jo, his gun, everywhere he’s goes. She can be a blessing or a curse. I would never want to be on the receiving end of her.

He dreams of better days, writing down a master plan for the future. He’s a praying man, heck he prays more than me! Thug Passion is like a tall drink of southern lemonade on a hot summer day. I always pray that my Thug Passion will makes it home every night ❤️.

About the Writer: Mel Scott is a Chicago-based professional and mother.

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Shape of Pleasure
Shape of Pleasure

Written by Shape of Pleasure

This anthology is inspired by the book Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown.