3:20am, 2019

Though it’s not the first time seeing you, I’m still at awe at your existence, I do recall a similar feeling when I first laid eyes on you, unsure if it was a dream or reality, decades on this earth, and never has such melanin come before me, so excuse me if I’m unsure what to say when I see you, I’m still trying to accept your beauty and all its glow

HEART OF ARMOR, 2019

There are these moments, a few minutes out of an hour, when our mind shifts into another gear, we begin to have this sense of doubt, in some cases depression, it’s wrath is stronger each time, unsure of our place in life, believing that the down moments have almost won, though we’ve managed to fight the negative vibes, for some odd reason it caught us off guard, the cloak of reassurance was removed, now all we had was our bare hands to fight, but they’d gone numb, strength to continue seemed almost depleted, but we forgot one thing, the true strength came from within, our hearts were built of the armor that couldn’t be broken by anyone or anything, courage, hope, and positivity, all within us, keep going 

UNTITLED, 2019

You find an interest in someone, their flaws are screaming at you, but you’ve pressed mute, not wanting anything to ruin what could be, even though you know there’s many reasons it just won’t work, but your optimism has gotten the best of you, you cherish moments with them, not wanting that sense of enjoyment to be tarnished, you’re hopeful that the universe will whisper in their ear, expressing how you’re a different experience that their past, and maybe just maybe they’ll hear it, cause lord knows everyone deserves happiness, a one on one experience with love, so if they haven’t come around today, I hope they come around for you tomorrow, just keep creating a environment of comfort and transparency, good luck 

INFATUATION VS LOVE, 2019

Oddly they in some cases come hand in hand, one before the other of course, but to speak about infatuation, it’s the idea of their existence that has captured your attention, the thought of moments shared with them in a realm of smiles and laughs, you haven’t truly taken the time to understand why you want to be with them, but you are certain that there’s no part of you that doesn’t, you dreamt up all these amazing things you two could concur together, the quest of running through life hand in hand, but sadly this is probably your imagination getting the best of you, you’ve got to capture your feelings, don’t let it run two blocks ahead of you, cause before you know it, it’s far gone and you’re in too deep, but that can spark love, catching yourself in the midst of all, and really taking time to vibe, listening to the likes and dislikes, finding those things they do that makes you smile, or when they wear that certain scent that makes you want to spend the whole day next to them, this and so much are those things that occur symbolizing love, reassuring you that even if it began with infatuation, you took your time to really let the universe take control, so when you finally fell, you fell because it was meant 

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, 2019

In life, we will always have a sense of doubt, a part of ourselves that fails to remember how far we've come, so we begin to question our lives and the steps being taken, but when these moments arrive, take a deep breath and catch yourself, calm your mind, and capture your many thoughts... just believe in yourself, say a little prayer in your mind, asking God to strengthen you mentally, physically, and spiritually, that every battle that comes your way, he will equip you with the necessary weapons to overcome them all, never leaving you stranded and defeated... Stay positive, patient and prayerful 

SISTERLY LOVE, 2019

Care for your sister, yes you will argue and fight with your sister, but never intentionally hurt your sister, remembering we are all humans, striving to be greater each day, but life’s ups and downs can at times shake our emotions, be there for your sister, even when she claims to be perfectly fine, remind her how far she’s come, the obstacles you've witness her overcome, but also be transparent with your sister, even heroes need a break, when you need her to be there for you, a ear to listen, or shoulder to cry on, inform your sister, don’t judge your sister, but help elevate her, finding solutions to problems, and instilling growth, this and so much more could make the world a better place, everlasting love, sisterly love 

PLEASE DON’T ENTERTAIN ME, 2019

Please don’t entertain me, I’m far too emotional for that, cause lord knows Imma fall for you, cause I’m already mad at myself for loving your smile, and the way you hug me, arrivals and departures are the most precious moments, cause your skin is soft and your scent is delightful, this and so much more got me rethinking my life lol, but listen if this is just a pit stop on the way to the love you want, please be clear, cause if you break my heart, I’m not too sure I’ll be able to trust again, how dare such a beautiful bond could end in tragedy, but hey not everyone is always on the same page, which is why I’m being transparent, please don’t entertain me, If you don’t want me, that’s fine I’ll take that, but I can’t take the heart break 

KEY IS COMMUNICATION, 2019

And every so often you meet someone amazing, or so it seems at face value, then you vibe and attempt to create something, like any other genesis, it starts off with laughs and smiles, conversations revealing things, but after so many moments, the question game expires, and moments set in, seeing behaviors and having those real conversations, getting an insight of their ideologies and philosophies of life, they become transparent and vulnerable, because you create a home for them to be themselves, but who they TRULY are isn’t as appealing as who you THOUGHT they were, so now you’ve become distant, and there’s no way it’s an accident, that interest and desire that produced 3 hour convos has decreased, no you reply with “ hey I’m kind of busy, can we text?”, but in moments like this, don’t become distant or run, capture yourself and let the moments present more and more, remembering we are all humans, coming flawed and far from perfect, but also be transparent about your findings, and your decision to rather end than continue, communication is key 

BLACK MOTHERS, 2019

May your child be blessed with greatness, that all the positive things of this life will be their portion, all the sweat and tears will produce beauty and elegance, you stand there effortlessly glowing with melanin, the strength of a black mother portrayed in such an image, reminding us why a mothers love is so essential, why a mothers prayer is the only armor we truly need, and why without a mothers touch, we won’t ever know what being cared for truly means, may the generations of blessings before you continue on, the centuries of philosophies and teachings, Black Mothers, teaching us, shaping us, protecting us, and forever loving us, thank God for BLACK MOTHERS, for eternity