Are you pleased by the simple things in life? As seasons change we realize the beauty in change itself. Grass turns brown as leaves become coupled in orange, yellow, red, and hints of auburn. Blankets of snow remind us how coldness exists outside our bodies. As we embrace each other and…
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My body is scared Like statues in temples Perfectly shaped Cracked in patterns Admire me. For I am art The one you seek When we are apart I make you think Of me in your arms. Filling you with lights Inspiring you to create. That shimmer at night Is the sun,…
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When you plant a seed, it does not blossom overnight. It will take time. When you start something, do not expect results right away. You are a seed, you need water and care. You need to trust the time it takes for you to grow. Similar to the famous “trust the process” quote, I want…
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Okay. Let’s get personal. I attempted suicide on October 22, 2011 at the age of 13. It was the middle of fall. Spots of orange, red, yellow, and green cover cracks in pavement. The sky is a distasteful grey, one that forces you to feel nothing. My cousins are over; they watch movies in the basement with…
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Who holds me now? Now that I have grown No more wombs for comfort No more milk to strengthen me To age is a lovely, lovely thing. But to age can be a tragic.. Where time ticks, uncontrollably As one tries to balance with time They often loose sight of themselves. Anxiety.…
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I’ve always been curious about the way people interact with each other. Before my class clown phase, I was that timid kid sitting at the far back corner of the classroom. Timid to the point that I’d hold my pee in until recess because, I didn’t have the courage to speak up and ask if…
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Cheers to a New Year and another chance to get things right! Alas. A new year has begun. 2018 has been a learning year emotionally, intellectually, and most important, spiritually. As I reflect on all the events that took place last year, wholeness fills my soul. The universe has a distinct way in testing you to see…
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We loved like the world would end. We laughed like our lungs would collapse. We sang like our throats was coated in honey. We danced like our legs were lit on fire. We existed as if our lives shared one soul. I took a break during this exam season. Now…
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I don’t want to live without you. But happiness can not be defined by you. Sometimes, everything I need to say is in one stanza. ©aishaadams2018 Pinterest Photo
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“I’m sorry” “I’m sorry” “I’m sorry” The more you repeat words the less meaning they hold. We’ve been here before, this exact situation. “I love you” “I love you” “I love you” Is “love” really “love”, if actions don’t accompany it? Some words can be abused, even those as sacred as…
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