Can’t sleep. These past three weeks, I’ve been doing well, mentally. Balanced is how I’ve been feeling. Yesterday, slowly, I tilted. This will be worked through. I’m letting my insecurities run through me. I’m expressing my dislikes about myself knowing this won’t last long. Through the motions, I am going…

Part of vulnerability is being open to pain. I will let myself feel this as long as I need to.

Pantoum Poem — Books about Afros Liquid moons in the river My candle is nearby The words are bright Liquid moons in the river Eyes move from left to right The words are bright Leaves dance behind me Eyes move from left to right Goosebumps are happy Leaves dance behind me I like…

“The fastest way to get where you’re going is slowly.”

Pressure, “I’m sorry.” Too much? Then, nothing. Slow… down… This is just the beginning

Your fingers dance in circles You know exactly what I like “Open your eyes,” you command And I do as you say