I invite the darkest parts of myself into light filled spaces.
We need each other.

She tells me that I am
a disruptor,
a leader.
I check my own apprehension to believe and receive this message.
It is my intention and hope that my disruptive vibration is a lightning crack, burning down the bullshit,
shattering glass houses and glass ceilings.
Though I won’t,
I can’t,
do it alone.
So little by little, my ancestors gather the elements.
But first, they gather me,
reminding me and teaching me in various ways that I must go first.
These days I sit in solitude and
move in silence,
listening deeply with trust.
Grounded feet and well-stretched hips,
I find my rhythm and flow within community.
In and out,
feeling all the emotions that wash over me,
woosh,
baptized by my own self-awareness,
splash,
supported by human beings who believe so much in themselves they have belief left over for me.
Thank you.
I am many things and nothing.
Among them,
I am a leader and a disruptor,
unique in my ways,
gathering the elements before the lightning crack signifying the coming of a storm that will never let up.
Author’s Note: You cannot stop what God has put in motion—and if you try, there will be hell to pay. Thank you to my shooters. I owe you many things. Blessings,
T.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-man-who-sold-the-world/1559071750?i=1559071762

strong black woman, bright streak of independence
same black woman sometimes feels weak and dependent
her value does not change as her emotions do
understand this
Don’t put more on her plate because of her race or the alleged pace you and that society you belong to believe she should be / could be running at
and if you can’t find empathy and understanding for her
keep
it
pushing
Please.
She does not have time for anymore negativity or foolishness
God sent her here on a mission
and she does not need your permission for…
anything
Understand that, simple human made of the same dust as she
Strong black woman with a dark streak of independence
Same black woman sometimes feels weak and dependent
Her value never changes
Priceless
Beautiful Photo: via Unsplash; photographer: Jessica Felicio
https://unsplash.com/@jekafe/portfolio
Take a listen:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/leave-me-alone-a-colors-show/1544476570?i=1544476572