Favorite Quotes

“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.”

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

"...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you; we are in charge of our attitudes."

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Nights Like Tonight

On nights like tonight
When you find it hard to sleep
I'll stay awake with you.
We can talk about anything.
Or absolutely nothing...
We can laugh until it hurts;
We can have serious discussions.
Play your favorite songs;
Sing along if you desire.
I don't care that you're out-of-tune;
Your happiness is melodic.
Read the definitions
Of words you learned today.
I love how the dictionary
Puts a smile on your face.
And when you're ready to write,
I'll sit, patiently and quiet,
Reading your body language
As catharsis arrives.
I enjoy your quirks;
I love how your mind works.
On nights like tonight,
You clear your thoughts,
Reserving nothing from me,
And I witness the openness
You issue with exclusivity.

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