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, April 3, 2018

An Ode To My Womenfolk

I am.
A force like my Granny
Fierce like Aunt Tammy
And sweet as pie like Aunt Jenny
I am.
Independent like Aunt Deborah
A quiet strong like Aunt Sarah
Well spoken like Aunt Jackie
And can cook a meal like Aunt Abby...or so I try
I am.
Down-to-Earth like Aunt Kechia
A fighter like Amgleshia
Trying to work hard like Andrea
Because I have vision like TeAnn
I am.
Resilient like Tamika
Creative like Denise
Audacious like Tay Tay
Fearless like CeCe
I am.
Pushing through like Montoya
With humility like Deedee
Determined like Candis
And unbreakable like Natalie
I am.
Good-hearted like Constance
With that gentle quality like Ashley
Unapologetic like Kateland
And still amiable like Jacci
I am.
Generous like Aunt Tan
Graceful like Aunt Denane
No-holds-barred like Ebone'
Firm in my truth like Ton'e
I am.
Precious like Azelynn Grace
A survivor like my Grandma Gray
And a wonder like Mama
I am.
Still breathing
Still living
Still here
I am LeKechia Lyshell.

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