You….. You make me brave. I bet they used to call you names when you were little I’m sure your mannerisms were never understood And the way you spoke gave way for much criticism But baby you, you make me brave. You uplift me You show the world your scars You open your mouth and…
One of the hardest things for us to accept, is that we have complete control over our lives. It’s hard to accept that we are wherever we are because of the decisions we’ve made. I remember the day I got this revelation and it really sunk in. I couldn’t blame anyone or anything for where…
I wrote a book! It’s called Learning to Love, a journey through poetry and prose. It’s a legit book. With a cover and everything. The process has been tedious and an extreme test of my faith. I’d question whether I was good enough to publish a book. I’d question my own credibility and why anyone…
There have been several debates about the way a mother should raise her children. There has always been this assumption that the children are her responsibility first and the father’s responsibility second. Grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles all come after. I’m not here to debate the order of responsibility. I don’t care to. What I…
A quaint and beautiful spot on the corner of Cherokee and Augusta ave, Grant Park Coffeehouse is one of the best places to go when you’re looking for a coffee shop. Since my discovery,I’ve been every week and I relish in knowing that I can sit out on the patio under an umbrella and enjoy…
Slow down my heartbeat so it can keep up with your graceful cadence My spirit is being swayed to sleep by your harmony Sweet love, you caress me deeply You direct my senses to find their favorites Your smell creates a memory I remember laying on your chest My ears to your lifeline Your heartbeat…
I was sitting in my car at the gas station absorbing the quiet space in my car. The noise around me was faint as I listened to myself think. I’m tired. And the noise is draining me. Thoughts of plans, work, kids, husband, uncertainties, friendships and just life in general were dancing around my mind…
Henry & Kascha Adeleye Kupcakerie Henry and Kascha opened Kupcakerie in 2014 as an online cupcake business. They transitioned into a brick and mortar shop in May 2016 and have been glowing ever since. Located in downtown East Point, Kupcakerie is a premier space for delicious cupcakes. Their quaint storefront shop is decorated with pink…
We seek approval as if it’s air to keep breathing Our inner workings are in constant turmoil as we sit in the chairs in rooms we despise Playing the role you’ve cast us for Your breadwinner. Your success. Your need for validation Wrapped inside our treachery Guilted within our disconnect We aim to please you…
My entire life I’ve fought to fit in somewhere. I fought to fit into the expectations of those I love. I fought to be loved. I fought to be genuine in hopes that my authenticity would breed acceptance. I wanted to be accepted I wanted to be loved I wanted to be affirmed And I…
