Sometimes I was early and sometimes I arrived late. Put so many people on, always shared my plate. Made em’ carryout boxes while they ate. Was born into calamity but always knew I was great! Living as I continue to rise above the hate. Always managed to be there for others, always saved the date. […]
Invision beyond what you see. Grasp beyond what you feel. Interpret beyond what you hear. Ingest beyond what you taste. Inhale beyond what you smell. INSIGHT: This poem was created on April 14, 2019. In this piece, I wanted to explore how people receive information. The reality we all view is skewed through our own
As I sit and admire the force of nature, she alarms my dog and I. Helene is set upon a reckoning. Although I have candles and lanterns lit, the dining room walls appear to be grey. The air is fresh, moist and textured. With every crackle, every bolt of lightning, and every howling wind –
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As I head down the corridor, I am greeted with high traffic energy and mono-toned colored walls. Upon arrival to Room A423, I’m greeted by doctors, nurses and all sorts of beeping equipment. The space is cramped. The Chaplain speaks in a mixture of sorrow and hope with tired eyes. My son lay there, barely
Metallic and sour…the taste every time I remember them! Grainy little pieces of grit lie on the palate of my tongue.I cringe at the thought of swallowing my mouthful of contention with sharp hesitation because it’s just too hard to gulp. I imagine the route in which this bitterness will take as it passes my
The gatherer takes many trips.Unconsciously scoping out the inevitable and undeniable disparities.Dancing with souls and ancient remnant – based atrocities. Peering through the window shops of intrusive hypocrisies.All the while trying to remain in [(white)] – balance.[Breathe deep they say. Go to the beach and spend the day.]So, she snaps pics and creates flicks to
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Do you never notice how naturally excited you become when you come up with an amazing idea? You get hyped and smile ear-to-ear. Right? Well, that’s what I do. It is nothing more refreshing than wanting to create something and then bring it to pass. I’m a writer so I’m always looking for a spark,
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Today everyone is in such a busy space where time is sacrificed for everyone and everything but time. We make no time to rest, sleep (deeply), meditate, digest or even breathe! Yes, I said breathe – the proper way of breathing from the bottom of your diaphragm. Media and technology are overwhelming intrusive; TV marketing
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Art is like a language. It is a platform in which we can use to communicate, share and express ourselves. Since the dawn of time, art has existed in many forms. Every culture has it, it’s part of who we are. Art has healing properties. Yes! Art can relax and stimulate you. Art can take
