Flourish

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

Weight

A weight lay upon her chest. Filled with all the things wished for Formulated from all the things hoped for Crushing through her ribs  Seeking to penetrate her soul.

Life’s Road

Eyes stuck on a world that’s not yours Wondering where in your life you went wrong. Did you not study hard enough? Work hard enough? The questions you ask yourself are limitless But did you ever ponder that everyone’s path is a snowflake Life’s journey is not the same for everyone. Some people have a…

Time

Time is a bitch Blessing when she pleases Damning when she wishes Wreaking pain upon whoever on a whim Too consumed with the sands that spill down her spine To give a good got damn.

Whisper of the Mind

Her pocket is filled with money that jingles And none that folds I.O.Us stack high in her savings account Her wallet is padded with due dates Bleeding red with urgency She closes her eyes And need yells her name Her mind searches for the power button To shut down the bane of her existence She…