I wear my hair natural for the girls who miss out on jumping carelessly into the water, dancing in the rain, and standing under the showerhead. I wear my hair natural for the girls who learned about straighteners and heat protectant sprays before they learned about satin pillowcases and co-washes and castor oil. I…
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Pops, Mom, baby & friend
i am
I am a circle. I am a square. I am a UV ray Piercing through crisp air. I am a mountain. I am a stream. I am a fantasy. I am a dream. I’m a hot cup of coffee. I’m a cold glass of water. I am somebody’s friend. And somebody’s only daughter. I’m a…
why trees are better than most people
Trees are simple. When I enter the woods to endure a long walk, carrying the weight of my tumultuous and disorganized internal world, the trees just...stand there. And listen. They don't fidget. They don't run away, yet their leaves waver and pulsate so I know they are attentive. When I enter the woods, I feel authentic.…