Tag: female poet
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Life ain’t as sweet as this villanelle
*Trigger warning Looking back at the stuff I bought Some things with purpose some things just for fun Life ain’t as sweet as little me thought Silly, sassy, stubborn but I took in school lessons taught Accomplishments made me feel like someone Notoriety and applause stopped, leaving me distraught I am not the shape shifting […]
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POST 2: Faith without Works – 2012 vs 2022
Thank you to all who join me along the journey that many don’t feel worthy enough to take. Writing keeps me alive. ***As always with my works: TRIGGER WARNING
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Faith without Works 2012 vs 2022 – Post 1
I often reflect on the growth displayed in my works. I must also remind myself of why I do what I do. Writing keeps me alive. But I must continue to work towards not only my wellness, but all things that enable me to thrive. I am sharing here a sample of my self published […]
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Recess
4th grade playground, All the cool girls in a circle dancing And me. From time to time We played church, Imitating how older ladies shouted When they felt the Holy Ghost. “I dare you to act like you shouting and fight Angelique.” And so without hesitation I did just that. “Fight! Fight!” Ahhh there it […]
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Buy me? But Reciprocity is Free!
I despise the very intentional moments Gaslit promises Empty vessels Bringing forth life To pass Down trauma. Oh, you think you can buy me? Well that’s a shame, Reciprocity is free. Tisk tisk, Nice watch on your wrist But we are all running out of time See Even if it’s brand new On acres of […]
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Identity
I am always my authentic self in my works, but admittedly if it isn’t well received I find myself doing that dance with self doubt. I love the positive feedback that I receive from the transparency that is displayed along my journey through my writing, but I need not let that be a determining factor […]
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Bound
Significant strangers tied together by a tree. What is the root that connects me to you and you to me? I gotta take what I feel, and put it in writing Because surely those first two lines come off disrespectful, I must hold myself accountable and not be neglectful. After I talk to God, I […]
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Baa Baa EBON Sheep
It gets a bit tiring, Being led by your inner voice. It feels a bit lonely, Realizing that you must stand alone Feeling like that one sheep who went astray, But even after being encouraged to return and complying, There is something different inside. Looking in the sky Wondering why God didn’t allow you to […]
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SAYS WHO?
Who said that you can’t dance to no music? Who labeled you taboo? Whose lens are you viewing YOU from? That runner in you, Who’s that runner running from? Rumbling through the streets of rejection, Ignoring a reflection that is true Are you seeing yourself like they are, Or can you see yourself as YOU? […]
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Voilà Moment
“Individuals on the journey eventually find themselves experiencing a baptism by fire. It’s that moment when they are just about to lose their lives and they miraculously, courageously find the answer that gives their life meaning. And that meaning, that answer, saves them.” – Viola Davis In chapter one of “Finding Me,” Viola Davis speaks […]
Jusjess Poetry: Poetry and Other Expression in Written Art 