Embrace the struggle Don’t resist Let it prune away the weeds that weakness bore So, the magnificent splendor Of your flower can bloom. Photography by: Ahmed Saffu
Tag: People
Imposter
Coldness absorbed her being Cloaking her shadow Haunting her with bitterness Depleting her of body heat She’s been dissatisfied for so long Her face would crack if she tried to remove That frown hidden behind that superficial smile A chameleon among the masses She’s playing a part An Oscar worthy actress performing the façade of…
Calm
It was the gentle breeze coasting over the meadow Faintly brushing across the delicate petals of a daffodil A subtle wind blew through the atmosphere Shifting the easy dynamic of their simple love It was the chill raising the hairs on the back of Eden’s neck Simon held her hand loosely, dangling at his side He…
Understatement
‘You’re important to me’ he whispered in her ear As he held her tightly But all her heart heard were the words He didn’t say like I love you and with you is where I pray to stay He called her once in a three-day span Not including the text he replied to With the alphabet…
Unique
She’s a peculiar person In an ordinary world She thinks life is meant to be lived Not days spanned to years Spent at a desk logging in hours to pay bills Clubs don’t excite her Apple martinis don’t percolate her taste buds She’d rather a hike through the hinterland Sipping on a green tea spiked…
Climb
Let 2016’s mistakes sweat out of your system Like last night’s champagne Let last years downfalls stay at the bottom of that mountain You just climbed. Stand at the peak, feeling your strength surge through your veins like electricity Embrace 2017 Fight like a warrior Reign like royalty
Redolence
He told her he would be home hours ago So, she looked for him Waited for him Anticipated him Thought about all the misfortunes that could’ve happened to him Just before the waking hours He slid into bed As she rested her head upon his bare skin She discovered he didn’t smell like the man…
Done
Get off your knees Don’t beg and plead Climb to your feet You had your cake And did what you did I just want to make sure Your eyes are watching When I leave Unknown Photographer
Type
You don’t know me You never will I’m not your type of girl I’m a little too real That’s cool with me ‘Cause I’m not for everyone I’m no happy meal I’m a feast fit for a king
Peppermint Sunshine 