I don’t know where I am from. I lost my family, my name, and my identity More than 400 years ago I could be from Kenya or Liberia or Ghana or Nigeria. I’m ashamed I had to ask Google to name these countries for me, Any one of which could have bred and birthed me […]
These Hands of Mine
These hands of mine, I’ve come to realize, Have not received enough accolades or gratitude. They’ve given applause and snaps, prepared so many snacks But have gotten no hype for a job well done. They’ve held babies, wiped tears and patted backs; They’ve held up others when they were falling under the weight of their […]
Today
Today I am useless. I have nothing. To give. To anyone. I’m empty. The well is dry as a bone. Don’t ask me for it. Don’t talk to me. I don’t have the answers or the interest. Don’t bombard me with your needs or wants or expectations. Today is a head-under-the-covers day. A burrow on […]
The New Journey
When I started this blog five years ago I had such high hopes and lofty plans for it. I was embracing myself and returning to my writing roots. I had had a spark of creativity and started writing again. A friend suggested I could start a blog and then I’d write more and who knows […]
To my fellow Black mothers
Dear Fellow Black Mothers, I’ve been putting off writing this missive for a while. But my heart won’t let me delay any longer. I’ve been thinking about you and me and us since the horrific events of May 25th. Actually, I can’t lie – I’ve been trying not to think about the events or May […]
The Evil Twins
Perfection is my monster. It always has been. And it’s only been since I became an adult that I’ve even thought about getting this monkey off my back. But it’s a tough, tenacious gremlin. It digs it’s claws into my psyche and alternately whispers, sneers, growls or shouts in my ear, “you must be perfect, […]
COVID CRAZY
Yesterday was a sh**show! Let me say that again – yesterday was a sh**show! I mean a “Murphy’s-Law-If-it-ain’t-one-thing-it’s-another-the-devil-is-ALWAYS-busy-Mama-said-there’d-be-days-like-this” kind of day. Which led me to do something I promised myself I wouldn’t do – write about my experience with this pandemic. I know the situation the world is in right now makes for a lot […]
I’m not feeling your feels today
Here’s something that really kinda bugs me…. when other people are feeling some type of way and they’re sooooo obvious about it. What kind of way? Sad, depressed, in despair. Aggravated. Angry. Frustrated. Salty. I can see their feelings floating around in the air, heavy and wispy at the same time. Blue and gray and […]
I’m going a little dark
YOU’RE ANGRY NOW? YOU’RE OFFENDED? YOUR FEELINGS ARE HURT? FEEL BLINDSIDED, DO YOU? WHY? FRIENDS AREN’T SUPPOSED TO TREAT EACH OTHER LIKE THAT? THAT’S WHAT YOU THINK? WHO TOLD YOU THAT, I WONDER. DID YOU READ IT IN A BEDTIME STORY? CAUSE IT SOUNDS LIKE A FAIRY TALE TO ME. WHY CAN’T YOU SEE? YOU. […]
Where did YOU come from?
So, there’s a teenager living in my house. I don’t know where he came from or why he’s there. He just showed up one day a few months ago. And I think he’s here to stay. Don’t get me wrong. He’s a nice kid. Respectful. Helpful. Kind. A good worker. And he’s good looking too. […]
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