Today, I’ll let you go Today, I’ll forget you Today, we’ll both be free Like a prisoner, I’m bound Like a lover, I’m blind Like a mother, I’m intrigued Like a wife, I’m loyal Like a master, you… Continue Reading →
You dance and you don’t know why You beg your feet to stop moving but they won’t They won’t listen to you They move on their own accord as if they have minds of theirs They listen to me Welcome… Continue Reading →
a new woman burns within me asking to be set free she hates it here a new woman is awaken inside me curious and eager is she she wants to change things a new woman is born in me beautiful… Continue Reading →
The saddest stories sing the sweetest songs The most broken bodies give the most healing From your broken heart to mine From your wretched state to mine Your outstretched hand takes mine Our hands say what our mouths… Continue Reading →
One cup of immense strength A teaspoon of salt for my attitude A sprinkle of gold for the sparkle I bring into every room Two cups of sand for my African roots A whole bar of chocolate for my rich… Continue Reading →
Sometimes I pray for a miracle But praying gets so hard And so I wish for a miracle instead But wishing takes time too So I dream instead I dream it’s all better I dream I’m happy I dream… Continue Reading →
Over the rocks of earth, Your calmer self flows. The serenity you bring, Indulges my every worry. You soul of the river, You spirit of calm. There’s not a single denial, On your tranquil grace. Your loving presence, Is always… Continue Reading →
Underneath the bright sky, lays a world of blue. The bright blue truck waves to the dark blue Jeep. The recycling bin and the hose talk about wash day. The wheelchair and bicycle race down the sidewalk. The t-shirt and… Continue Reading →
Endings often bring me great sadness Not because I hate goodbyes But because I’m too good at them I hate that you have darkened this end for me I hate that you’ve made this glorious end about you I… Continue Reading →
For De Luna My moonlight My best friend Everything I needed and more That’s what you’ve been to me You are powerful You are bright You are lovely You are mine My sister My girlfriend My strongest confidante… Continue Reading →
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