Ode to the Gibbous Moon

A poem to the moon that shone the night I realized the strength behind my own voice

Beneath the Waxing Moon

A poem about the night I shared my short story at the Birmingham Arts Journal gathering this week. I'm grateful to be chosen as a contributor and I'm excited to continue to share my words on various platforms.

Fighting to Hold On To Childhood Wonder

As I’ve grown up, I’ve noticed myself losing hold of that childhood wonder and joy. I fear I’m forgetting to smell the roses and find value in the simple things in life.

Words that Make Me Feel

I love reading books so this week I wanted to share some of my favorites lines from Donte Collins’ “Autopsy”

She Saw The Beauty in Me

Tonight I received a traditional African name and it reminded me that people often see the parts of you that you keep hidden from yourself.

Honesty

Here's a little bit of honesty

How To Love Your Introvert

Happy Free-Thinking Friday! I hope you enjoy this poem and continue to love everyone in your life.

Notes To Self

Happy Free-Thinking Friday! Here are some notes I’ve written to myself. Stay encouraged and enjoy! ✨

Ode to Roseanne

The First "Poem" to be featured on Free-Thinking Friday

Black Boy Joy: The Rainbow of Durags

I’m learning not to take someone’s presence in my life for granted. On this journey to be entirely more grateful and vocal about this gratefulness, I’m using something I love (writing) to express my love. Remember to give your loved ones flowers while they can still smell them ✨