My thoughts, reflections, and inspirations.
I want to be a butterfly I want to emerge in this world knowing that my position isn’t permanent I want to traverse the world knowing that great change lies around the corner I want to know that now—I may be grounded, but one day I will fly I want to submerge myself into myself [...]
I want you to know, my embrace will always feel like home. I want you to know, when the world is dark, I will serve as your light. I cannot promise you a perfect life. I can promise you I will always fight for you—for us.
I try to take care of you as best I can. Regular washes and tune-ups. I always have you in the best gear. To others—you may seem ragged and worthless, a clunker. To me—you are special and beautiful. The manual says Toyota, but I know you are a Benz. I never really understood why people [...]
Love, the thickest, toughest, and most opaque pill to swallow. One of those medications where the side effects can be worse than the actual symptoms. Love is a game in which rookies seldom win and pros fall short. When the seed of love is well planted—you can never abort those feelings. I tried dipping my toes [...]
Cherish those nine months Those are the only guaranteed moments The second he is born Not a single moment is guaranteed At a moments notice his soul can be ripped from his body A stray bullet A too tight choke hold Or a drug overdose Can send a stream of tears Rushing over The edges [...]
I always hear, "The darker the berry, the sweeter juice." I never, however, hear anyone speak about how the berry must be crushed and destroyed to reap the juice. I remember times that I wanted to destroy my dark skin in the hopes of reaping some sort of sweet juice. Some sort of sweet satisfaction. [...]
The cranes have eminent domain in the sky Testaments to upwards manifest destiny Sears Trumps Hancock Street corners littered with eager pedestrians for their domain lies in the streets Taming rabid bolting taxi cars Cameras oversee your every move Drive too fast or cross faded white lines too soon FLASH Find yourself posing for pricey [...]
We met as strangers We grew together Then we fell apart Each with a broken heart Only if we could restart Only if we could meet again as strangers
When I am called upon—I have but one goal in my mind I am a heat-seeking missile aimed to deal destruction to anyone or anything that I come in contact with I do not care if you were an innocent bystander Or if you were days away from graduation If you meander in my orbit [...]
Four Years One Degree Countless Memories