When she's out of reach
or you fear a weakened hold,
you revert to who you are.
It's about power and control.
Yesterday, she was "my Queen;"
today, you called her a bitch
fully expecting her to drink
the poison from your lips.
In calmness, she's "Beautiful,"
"fat and ugly" in your anger.
You actually believe her being
is subject to your changes.
You belittle, insult, apologize,
and demand that she forgives.
You work to convince her this
is the life she has to live.
You never suspected
she'd take her power back;
you did not think
she'd outgrow your attacks.
Certain she deserves better,
immuned to your shit,
that woman had enough, and
there won't be an again.
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.”