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.”

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Embrace Every Feature

I have independent Skin.
I pick fights; it always win.
And, I bear the scars.
It won't be controlled at all.
I have stubborn Lips.
Indifferent to applications,
shunning faux hydration,
they demand water in sips.
I have revolutionary Hair.
It ain't going nowhere.
Resistant, here to stay,
it always has its way.
I have my father's Nose.
Too proud to be hidden,
it's big and bold
and loving center stage,
the prima donna of my Face.
I'm learning to let them be;
they're not for pestering.
Love them as they are,
give them nurture and care,
and embrace every feature
from my nose to my hair.

P.S.
That's the look of resignation. 😩😂
I surrendered to self love, mustache, pimples, scars, and dry lips included, and that was a beautiful decision. ❤

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