Out of Time: A Short Story
A friend of mine initiated a short story writing challenge, inspired by a photo. I've included the photo for reference and to get you into the headspace of the story. I tried to do it justice.
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Black Girls Must Die Exhausted: A Novel – JustJacobi Reviews
Being a black girl isn't easy, but beauty can be found in the challenges. Jayne Allen's series about a black woman fighting for and defining her dreams day by day is a refreshing but poignant reminder of what it really costs to "have it all" as a black woman in this world. "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted" is the first of three novels in the series and it definitely starts things off strong and leaves you wanting more.
Read MoreKept By You
A poem about liking someone a little too much, a little too fast. The pressure, the joy, the fear...All The Feels ;)
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Loving Every Version of Myself
I have to love the version of myself I didn't see coming. She's pretty damn awesome too and worthy to be loved.
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Birthday Blues
I'm 25 today and honestly...I ain't feeling it.
Read MoreThe Fear Factor: What’s Holding You Back?
Never let your fear overcome you! Your dreams are greater than your doubts.
Read MoreSurreal Me
I wrote this poem in college, at a time in my life when I felt the least understood and most under-served. I like writing things that get me out of my immediate head space and into deeper thoughts so I can process the "why" of what I'm feeling and thinking. This poem did that for me.
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