This piece is inspired by my new book Embodied! My book release date is 10/30 which is also my 34th birthday! I hope to inspire women and girls all over the world in some way! Get Embodied!

This is for my beautiful daughter! You mean the world to me! Love you so much! Mommy~

I sat thinking about this. Thinking about my male students. Thinking about how we view girls versus boys! Thinking about how boys work our nerves because they play too much, have tons of energy etc and how this stuff pushes them away from education and into the streets! How those same parents and loved ones are so in love when these boys are born but then that love and support seems to dwindle! These murderers are someone’s sons! It’s just a shame

The history of America is one that has been doused in racism & intentional segregation! It is led to much pain & poverty & created such a divide amongst people! Being a black woman in America ain’t easy, but I am strong! My people are strong! We overcome.

There is so much hate in the world! The current state of the world has black people angry and hurt! Let’s end the war on our people!

It is such a blessing to be a woman! Women are strong, powerful, amazing people!!! Own your Be-You-Tea sis!

Thanks for tuning in to my poetry podcast! I really hope you’re enjoying my Be-You-Tea! Stay safe & have a wonderful night!

Life can throw all kinds of stuff at you all at once. Sometimes you don’t even know if you’re coming or going & have a need to escape, if only for the moment! No one life is exactly the same, & we all find creative ways to get through each day! At the end of it all, just keep living!

This poem touches on insecurities that often come with being a young woman! Sex too soon, babies being born & having parents who just aren’t ready for them. It’s heavy, but it’s real out in these streets! The babies are who I weep for! #BreakCycles

My writing is not all about me. I write for everyone who feels something but can’t always express those feelings. It’s like, you can’t always put into words what’s on your heart & in your mind, but then you hear someone else & you think, that’s exactly how I feel! I write for you!