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To The Stranger That Saved Me
11 years ago

To The Stranger That Saved Me

For a couple of months I have found myself walking with my head down. I lost some self-esteem trying to redefine myself. It has been difficult to walk with courage …
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Sometimes I Feel Like I Have To Move To A Different City To Be Happy
11 years ago

Sometimes I Feel Like I Have To Move To A Different City To Be Happy

“Mind over Matter, Matters.” Happy readings, everyone. I’m finally getting a chance to kick back and kick it with you all through a few lines. It feels so good …
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I’m Almost 27 And The Block Button Is My Best Friend
11 years ago

I’m Almost 27 And The Block Button Is My Best Friend

Some how I grew up allowing people to say whatever it is that they wanted to me and about me and all I would do was simply smile. I’m …
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Why I Left University
11 years ago

Why I Left University

My Experience At University I thought it would be a good idea to write down exactly what happened to me at university and why I left – not only …
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My Tears Will Testify Against You
11 years ago

My Tears Will Testify Against You

..have you forgotten me, she asks? Do you not remember our long walks under unforgiving October suns Barefoot – the baking earth melting our soles I miss your grandmas cucumber …
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I’m Not Shy. I Just Don’t Want To Talk.
11 years ago

I’m Not Shy. I Just Don’t Want To Talk.

I’m shy sometimes and self-conscious often, but I wouldn’t say that I’m a shy person overall. Not anymore. There’s a huge difference between being shy and being quiet.


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Sometimes I Am Not A Strong Black Woman
11 years ago

Sometimes I Am Not A Strong Black Woman

A few weeks ago, I went to judge a Youth Poetry slam at the famous Nuyorican Poets Cafe in the Lower East Side of New York City. I’m always amazed …
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Don’t Want A King, Don’t Want To Be Your Queen
11 years ago

Don’t Want A King, Don’t Want To Be Your Queen

I’m not exactly sure when the “I’m waiting for my king” or the “I’m a queen” rhetoric started to run rampant on social media. I just never bought into …
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A Toast To A Lost Vision
11 years ago

A Toast To A Lost Vision

Image Source: Gail O’Neill, 1990’s

January 19th, 2014 Taking a look at the past months, I’d say that the term ‘change’ might as well have adopted me. Provided that’s not …
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Confessions Of A Skinny Girl: For Years I Thought Sexy Had To Be Shapely
11 years ago

Confessions Of A Skinny Girl: For Years I Thought Sexy Had To Be Shapely

Everyone has a different interpretation of the word sexy. For years, I thought sexy was having a big ol’ booty, boobs and beautiful wide hips..let’s not forget a slim waist. …
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