Today I wanted to write what Fathers Day means for me after many years of processing trauma and finding a new understanding of fatherhood
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Hello Old Friend
Your body felt hollow and light, out of sync as my fingers tighten and released tension to your neck. At times I was rough times smooth but all was formality because my hand had left you limp and crucified to the wall. Today was different. It was like two leaves dancing with the wind, ItContinueContinue reading “Hello Old Friend”
Beware of the Chameleon in sheep’s wool
Beware of the chameleon wrapped in sheeps wool for he comes with a seductive sleep when nights are lonely. He will be your footrest when your heels are dented with heaviness. When the days are cold, his breathe will gently warm your hands and his eyes will meet yours as the night slips into aContinueContinue reading “Beware of the Chameleon in sheep’s wool”
Awkward/ Phenomenal
Happy International Women’s Day! This is moment is to celebrate the force that God made…the AWKWARD BLACK GIRL. We stand in the corner scheming to become power houses like Oprah, have a swarve and wisdom like Whoopi Goldberg whilst doing the night shift of Deloris Van Cartier. We hide in the shadows like Nakia andContinueContinue reading “Awkward/ Phenomenal”
What if he has kids?…
The day of cupid is around the corner and I find myself contemplating one thing as a millennial dilemma (well, constructed in my head). What if my mature self leaves me with limited options? The older I get the more I know so naturally the more seasoned my options become, right? Then I encountered aContinueContinue reading “What if he has kids?…”
Familiarity…
The couple sitting opposite were cold in their familiarity. He sat beside her, gazing at his ink stained paper through his blocked spectacles, it was black. Her glasses were framed with crimson red which gave a tint of youthfulness to the black and greys she chose to clothe herself in. 5 minutes of silence could’ve persuadedContinueContinue reading “Familiarity…”
My funny valentine….
Valentines Day has always appeared just as any other, and this year, it wasn’t any different. Why does everyone get so worked up about it? I hear it’s like Christmas for some folks. Whilst I am here eating my budget pizza and watching an out of season series there’s somebody out there maxing out theirContinueContinue reading “My funny valentine….”
One last time…
As I watched the final speech of President Barack Obama, my throat couldn’t help but join my eyes in an ensemble of grief and sadness. Having never met the man or stepped foot in American soil I could only admire from a screen as he gave his last address as President. It was emotionally moving. TheContinueContinue reading “One last time…”
Beauty for the minds eye….
Last week I was a supermodel, 3 days ago I became obese, the difference in time didn’t change my physiology, the mind behind the eyes saw a difference entirely, Slender became desirable and an additional inch became irrelevant. Who is to say either is correct, If beauty is in the eye of the beholder then I chooseContinueContinue reading “Beauty for the minds eye….”
Forgiveness is the key….
Inspiration on a journey again, only this time the carriage is empty. Funny how my moments of inspiration always happen when I am away from home. Tried to make peace with my past but it kept coming back to haunt me so finally I decided to confront it. There was no sunshine when he hadContinueContinue reading “Forgiveness is the key….”
The unseen journey in their hands….
Walking side by side, hand in hand they enjoy the world together once more like they did all those years before. From the outside, it appears as if these frail beings hold one another for the physical support. It’s only with their eyes can they see that time and patience has preserved love that sawContinueContinue reading “The unseen journey in their hands….”
Do you love me now…..
I leave you with this beautiful song by Nneka which seems to bring about moments of sadness, confusion, hurt, doubt and moments of compromise. The world is full of deceit and devious minds that may act innocent but it’s only later on that you find out the extent of the damage. Somebody once told meContinueContinue reading “Do you love me now…..”
Beneath The Canvas 