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, September 7, 2021

Ap​por​tion​ment

I was unsound before You; You are not to blame for my madness. I knew depression before You, and You're not at the root of my sadness. I was on the fence before I met You. No, You did not force me to leap. I was here before our paths crossed, so You are not liable for me. I am responsible for my madness, sadness, and leaps, but You created this need. And, it is for You alone. it is for You alone. 

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