Tag: identity

In the shadows

In the void of my mind, you linger, you stayA haunting presence that won’t go awayAbsent in flesh, but present in spiritA constant reminder of all that I fearYour whispers, like knives, cut deep in my soulAching, throbbing, taking its tollYou’re a shadow, a specter, a weight on my chestA never-ending torment that won’t let… Continue reading In the shadows

Shadow side

Beneath the confident facade that I show the world,there’s a quieter side not everyone sees unfold.Though I may appear strong and outgoing in light,I truly cherish moments of peace in my own quiet night.I find solace in simple joys like lazy Mondays in bed,though speaking to crowds fills me with dread.My passion lies in making… Continue reading Shadow side

Embracing Change

I told myself two years agoDon’t be afraid of changeEmbrace it, welcome itDon’t let it feel so strangeBut now I find myselfIn a constant state of fightEvery drastic change I faceFills me with such frightI thought I was preparedFor whatever life may bringBut when it comes down to itI struggle with everythingI try to push… Continue reading Embracing Change

Unveiling Strength: Black Women’s Resilience

In the shadows of society, we stand,Black, marginalized, with dreams unplanned.Our voices muted, our struggles unseen,Yet still, we’re objectified, as if we’re not even human beings. We’re strong, we’re resilient, we rise above,But society sees us through a lens devoid of love.Our bodies judged, our worth defined,By the male gaze, our value confined. But we… Continue reading Unveiling Strength: Black Women’s Resilience

Bodies

My body, your body, her bodyWe are somebody, skin and boneBreathing, moving, feeling deeplyIn this world of flesh and toneMy body is a vesselA home for my spirit to roamScarred and imperfectBut uniquely my ownYour body is a storyA dance of curves and linesA map of experiencesEtched in every signHer body is a mysteryA universe… Continue reading Bodies

Soulful Understanding

Some of us are just pure souls, shining brightIn a world so complex, trying to make things rightThrough the chaos and confusion, we striveTo find peace and understanding, keep our spirits aliveWe ask questions, seek answers, try to comprehendThe intricacies of life, its twists and bendsWith open hearts and minds, we exploreThe depths of our… Continue reading Soulful Understanding

Caged

Am I the bird in flight, or am I the cage,Enclosing my world in steel, silent rage?Perhaps I am both, the foundation and the bound,Yearning for freedom, yet the door cannot be found.My wings, once strong, now clipped by fear’s embrace,My feet tethered to earth, longing for open space.In this prison of metal, a paradox… Continue reading Caged