“It is one of the blessings of this world that few people see visions and dream dreams.”

-Zora Neale Hurston

Poetry

Shameless Love

Love is a constant. It’s transferable, yes. And sees no boundaries. We create those like petals from a plant. 

Love is real. Though it isn’t exactly tangible. It’s deserved by all. Hurt people hurt people, so let’s heal.

Love is patient. It can’t be rushed. No point in making ultimatums. You should know that no matter what it must be persistent.

Love is challenging. Put your game face on. You can’t make just any move. Just make sure it’s right without fearing. 

Love is like wild adventures. There’s no way to know what’s coming. We’re filled with excitement anyway. Just know and understand your triggers. 

Love is a reflection of you. Do you look in the mirror often? At some point there’s always a flaw. Just know when receiving love, that’s also true. 

Love is the healer of all. Take the time you need. Start in spring? Well… Transformation may not be until fall.

Love sets the tone for a new start. Your heart is softened. Head in the clouds. No matter the stipulations, love is a work of art.

Exposure

The idea is “not guarding”…completely bare ground. No glitz, no glam, just an unapologetic being.

Posing with confidence but left confused. Wondering why there’s struggle…don’t you know the right path to choose?

Objectify yourself because it’s in. What if I just want to be vulnerable for me? But I get it; for money it’s then a win.

Overwhelming thoughts begin to occur. Then the feeling of distress. Is this truly the real her?

So much worry..so much fear. Fear of the unknown and judgement too. Not so easy but the path is very clear.

Overthinking leads to a choice made. Though second guesses haunt the mind. Going back only leads to internal shame.

Ascendance

This thing we call life. Though I like to say, “life journey”. We can have anything we want. Although we tend to only want what we see.

So many opportunities present themselves. Many we let pass us by. Like looking for one great book but raiding the shelves.

How do you know you didn’t already place the one? It’s like we’re frantically racing to the finish line. No true aim, not even real fun.

I’m grateful though; obstacles and challenges are beginning to feel like tiny rocks stuck in my shoes. No more uphill mountain climbs. No more fist fights to possibly lose.

“Time for everyone to wake up.” It’s starting to become my catch phrase. Just know I want everyone to strive for a full cup.

We’re all deserving; no matter what hood. I’ve accepted my ultimate challenge on this earth plane. I had to first learn to stand in my power and my, oh my...does it feel so damn good.

Lights. Camera. Actress

A woman with long braided hair wearing star-shaped earrings and a dark top, standing indoors with bright light behind her.
A woman with an afro hairstyle wearing a black dress and black ankle boots with heels, raising her arms with a joyful expression, on a stage with black walls and framed black-and-white photos, a white podium, and a sign that says 'SCARED' in the background.
Group of women standing in a recording studio with a large screen displaying a music production room in the background.