Tag: book
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Book Review: Black Girls Must Die Exhausted
I would be lying if I said the title of this book didn’t initially grab my attention, I don’t know much about it and thought, why not? I’m not so sure if that was the best decision, but in this week’s blog post, you’ll see the reason’s why. I review the 1st part Jayne Allen’s…
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Book Review: Spare
Whew chile!!! If this book wasn’t one of the most anticipated releases for 2023, and I fell into the excitement and pre-ordered this back in the fall! By the time it was eventually released, I would be lying if I didn’t ask myself if I still wanted to read it…So, let me tell you, I…
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Book Review: Wahala
I have had this book blow up on my bookstagram feeds, which I ignored and then a friend of mine was reading it and I thought to myself, hmm maybe, I should give it a chance. So here we are many weeks later and I have to admit I read it pretty quickly considering my…
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Fissures
The type of crack that goes undetected, But can still cause harmThin, Understated and silent,Lies under the surface for lengths of time unknown,Then on its own timing, It will push to the front, Damaging everything in its path,Shattering its surroundings,Slithering away, As it watches you crumble into pieces as it goes on to its next…
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Magnetic
Magnetic,A pull I cannot resist,Your blue eyes looking down affectionately at me,Magnetic,A connection like no other,A safe feeling I appreciate,Magnetic, Moving in sync Wordlessly,Magnetic, Like waves crashing into a shore,Emotions washing over me like confetti,Magnetic, A shock to the heart, Awakening a part of me, I thought buried, Magnetic, Fears fall to the floor, As…
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I Could Love You
I look into the gorgeous blue that is your eyes, Seeing the depth of possibility, Oh my, I could love you…Passion, wonder and safety, Your finger tracing my face with such delicacy,Oh my, I could love you…Listening to me speak so intently and smiling to yourself,Framing my face with your strong hands as you nibble…
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Connection
Invisible undercurrents,Almost like bolts of lightning, Yet far more impactful, Bursts of emotions and sensations, All caught in my chest and by surprise, Worried if I put life to it all, I will breathe it into reality, Because I have always avoided these feelings,Smiling to myself, Attempting to hide a blush, But failing to hide…
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Red
Red. Fiery. Bubbling hot, Sometimes when the feeling gets too overwhelming,I imagine myself tapping into it,Just under the surface of my skin,Rage soIt pains my chest,Trickling into everything I touch,Damaged. Used goods. Past its prime,Overdue. Doubt fills my ever thinking mind,Apathy seems to follow me. April 2022- R1
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