I'm alive...

Letter to an ex...

If things between you and I worked out, you wouldn't be marrying the girl of your dreams right now. You would probably still be with.....me. God is funny. I'm happy for you.

Blessings,
The One That Got Away

Sleepless in Northside

First of all, I want to wish all of you a happy new year. May 2012 bring many blessings into your life. 

Second, I'm writing this morning because I have been up all night. Yes, another sleepless night here in northside. So I figured since I am going to be up, I might as well do something productive with my time. And that's when I decided to record and post this little video of me reading a poem. Just something a little different for the new year. Let me know if you want more of this.

For the man who loves my pilgrim soul...

It was after dusk when the mosquito tweeted
I must have felt the blood leaving
I must have sensed a piece of myself
lusted by something uninvited - a nomad of the night

The sudden twitch of my body woke you
With one hand under my nightgown,
you searched my back for the small opening of life released
It's itchy aftermath

But you found it
And like the perfect host,
you rubbed the wound
until sleep came without a fight

It was dawn
when I noticed the shape of your beard
and the divine nature of your eyes meeting the winking sun
You left me breathless

I kissed your native lips
to catch your breath,
and to muster enough heart to request one last beautiful sleep
for the road.

Three Films...

Day 3...

Three Films

Avatar

Aside from it bringing back fond memories, this film is, graphically, by far one of the best films I've ever seen. I also love the storyline. As a society, we can learn so much from this film.

My Girl

This movie pretty much defined me as a child. I could so relate to Vada.

Raising Victor Vargas

This movie is everything. I always rave about this film because of it's content and it's raw and realistic depiction of urban living. Love this film.

Two Songs...

Day 2...

Two songs

"Here" by Aslyn.

 This song kept playing over and over in my head the night before my grandfather passed away. My family and I were gathered around him by his bed at the hospital. I remember not wanting to leave him and being in denial. I didn't think it would be the last time I would see him alive. But it was. He passed away the following morning.

"Daydreamin" by Lupe Fiasco

This is one of my favorite songs of all time! There's something about this song that gives me the chills every time I hear it. Maybe it's the beat, or Jill Scott's voice. Whatever it is, this song excites me.

Allow me to re-introduce myself, my name is...

Since I have been away, I have gotten a few subscribers (thank you!). And since we are now in the month of August, which happens to be my birth month, I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to take part in the 10 Day You Challenge. It will give my new readers to get to know me a little better - re-introduce myself as the girl behind the poetry.

Day 1 of the 10 Day You Challenge...

One picture of yourself

This photo was taken about a week ago. 

For years, I struggled to love my curly, unruly hair.

This is me finally embracing my curly tresses. 

I love this photo. I will love it for a very long time.