Have you ever stared into the dark abyss? Down a sewer hole, into a cave or tunnel, sat in the dark staring into the empty hallway with no light. The sounds of nothing amplifies until it becomes a soft hum or static throughout your eardrums. The eerie feeling of eyes, thousands of eyes piercing your [...]
I am unapologetically BLACK I will not say sorry for stepping into my place within society I will not apologize for the discomfort you feel as I stand in my truth, For my truth is me I will not cower to allow you to fill the space that belongs to me ~ I am unapologetically [...]
“Hey, so I’m curious, is there anything you regret?” The way she asked the question was as if she knew the answer. Perhaps not the exact answer, but she knew there was so much that I had experienced in life that the only honest answer would be a simple “yes”. The truth—I refused to acknowledge [...]
I cry when I see a video of people being antagonized, A dagger through my heart even though it’s not being done to me. I cry when I see mothers, fathers family and friends mourn, Over the lives of their loved ones stolen despite them now being free. I cry when I see people like [...]
I’ve always had a problem with self esteem I was told if I looked in the mirror and said positive things, My thoughts would eventually change As if negativity would be locked in a bad dream I started off easy, dipping my toes in the ridged waters called uncomfortable “You are awake” “You have eyes” [...]
I am a King I am glorious I am everything you’re not I am idolized I am envied I am full of wonder Crowds gather to watch Hanging by the edge of their seats They gaze upon my greatness wishing to know my secrets When I close my eyes I transform into a magical being [...]
The Photograph I took a picture of this moment. I want to remember it for the rest of my life. A snapshot of where I am, who I am, but more importantly you. I don’t ever want to forget the way your hair is floating in the wind The way you are holding your favorite [...]
The schedule forgot how to schedule! When I started blogging, I had a plan. I created a wonderful and arguably, beautiful schedule that was Gala proof. The problem is, nothing is Gala proof. The schedule was created as follows: Photo by Bich Tran on Pexels.com Sundays - Blog Day!Tuesdays - Stand alone book dayThursdays - [...]
Gala Serks 