New Orleans Girl-Poem

In the the city of New Orleans, a black girl grows,With a heart full of dreams, and a spirit that … Continue reading New Orleans Girl-Poem

Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, Writing

Love’s Veil

My Transparency and My Love for others feel like a curse at moments like these… As I look back over all the years of pain that is living within the depths of my soul, I sometimes question “Will ever have a moment to birth out this so-called great purpose I’m destined to fulfill?” Continue reading Love’s Veil

Memoir, Urban Neighborhood, Writing

Growing Wild in New Orleans

They do so by stretching, bending, arching, and wrapping the roots of others, turning over the very concrete bricks that were meant to stunt their growth until they tap into free-flowing waters of the river. They thrive by surviving together, just like the people of New Orleans. Continue reading Growing Wild in New Orleans