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Why We Write
Forget about birthing masterpieces, but when you sit down to write, understand your purpose for doing so. Think of nothing else. Un-expectantly you will stumble upon a work of art. Only, do not think of art. Think only of the ambition to write the story. As for the story itself, the drive will take you… Continue reading
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Friends
Echoes off the tops of our lungs with undeniable ease. Friends. Like random hellos, or a courtesy goodbye. Like a sporadic gesture among the land of foreigners, friends too has become a strange language; its value in a strange land as it falls off the edges of our tongues. Words have no meaning for many… Continue reading
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In-between the Lines
Trees that died in vain Wasted paper Blind post Wingless words On a road to nowhere Reaching no one It seems invisible value but learn to value what the eye cannot see To dance to whispered songs With loud messages Screaming purpose that it takes another set of eyes to see Regular eyeballs just can’t… Continue reading
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Mindful Thoughts
This weekend, focus not on your actions but instead, try to focus on your thoughts before they become actions. I guarantee then we are all bound to learn something new about ourselves. This weekend, as you break, let the rejuvenation of your mind and the search of your soul be the pillow to which you… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Women Poets
Good evening there loves. Yall miss me? No? Ok, whatever, I’m back. Tonight’s Black History Fun Fact Friday is Women Poets. In honor of the release of my third poetry book collection on 3.31.15, we’re going to look at some of the black women poets who inspire me and have made such an impact on… Continue reading
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