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Poetry – “Race” by Elizabeth Alexander

“Race is neither biological fact nor dismissible fiction, but an unwieldy set of narratives that Americans live inside.” – Stephanie Burt I fell down the rabbit hole that is the Poetry Foundation Website… Mind you I was just supposed to check out something – and go back to sleep – cause yes, I am jet-lagged… IContinue reading “Poetry – “Race” by Elizabeth Alexander”

My Poetry Book on Amazon + FREE download !!!!

I am not sure I ever advertise the fact I had self-published a book on Amazon this past July 2019. Well, here it is. I’ll share a little bio with you and if you scroll down to the end, you will be able to download a free sample, and some video I made – andContinue reading “My Poetry Book on Amazon + FREE download !!!!”

On Women’s Brain, Brain Food and Mental Health – Bilingual Post – Français & English

Bilingual Post French/English Un de mes podcast préféré s’appelle #KwikBrain avec présentateur et spécialiste de l’apprentissage @jimkwik. Chaque fois que j’écoute son podcast, je me cale confortablement et prends mon cahier de notes puis je réfléchit ce que j’apprends pendant l’episode et essaie de partager. Je decide donc aujourd’hui de parler – en français (jeContinue reading “On Women’s Brain, Brain Food and Mental Health – *Bilingual Post – Français & English*”

#MergingIntoMyself – A Repost from the past.

Here’s a reading of a poem I wrote on this blog, a while back – called #MergingIntoMylself – that made it to my poetry book – “On Love, and Lust, and Everything in Between”. If you enjoy my poetry, and would like to support, please scroll down and click on the link below, pick yourContinue reading “#MergingIntoMyself – A Repost from the past.”

#OntoSthng Part2

You know you are #OntoSthng when you walk away from something that may have felt REALreal good, at first – But your gut told you it will do more damage to your ego than anything else hmm hmm… #OntoSthng part2

#MyMissionStatement

Textured and imperfect An unlikely blend of spices and scent A delectable lack of comfort Enticing of some sort Can’t really be placed Or even replaced by familiarity Will borrow your breath Gently let you rest But just for a sec Get used to it. I write to resolve the tensions My sensible soul hasContinue reading “#MyMissionStatement”

#TrustTheProcess

You have the right to feel some types of way about life & to cry your eyes out Cause you miss being hugged and kissed By someone you like & you long for a walk Hand in hand in the park It’s ok, you are ok Things will change #TrustTheProcess ©️ Daphné Mia Essiet, 2018

#DrinkUp

One day the Universe will ironically make you realize that you dodged a bullet And the trauma you’ve endured will finally make sense Hope this brings a smile to your face – today #DrinkUp ©️ Daphné Mia Essiet, 2018

#OnPolitics

In the name of À greater picture should I conform to politics? It sounds counterintuitive To temporarily crush my freedoms So to further my liberties But when I think about it This may have been worth it If only I was better at Kissing asses… #OnPolitics ©️ Daphné Mia Essiet, 2018

#Blessed

Even tho I may project My own fears and biases I am #blessed and fulfilled Regardless of how I feel Into my sometimes blurry lenses I Get pushed and pulled back Before my own eyes All I need is a shift A bit of perspective For my hopes and my dreams To ever become clearContinue reading “#Blessed”

#OnSharing

I’m thinking too much – always So I look for answers in books, podcasts, TED talks and the like I introspect and adjust Write and try to become the best version I can be I’m growing Tho I’m not sure how this matter If there’s no recipients but myself #OnSharing ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2018

#AllTheFeels

In the matter of the heart It’s only right when it feels good #AllTheFeels ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2018

#AboutStrenght

Don’t EVER let inflated male egos Deflate your sense of self ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2018

#ButAsOfToday

Take me as I am Bold and Bright Or Let me fly away I may not be What you had thought or prayed I understand, Just let me know, & I’ll be on my way. Life is short Plans change Love evolves What can I say? Maybe, tomorrow – it will make sense #ButAsOfToday TakeContinue reading “#ButAsOfToday”

#JustPlantingSeeds

“We accept the Love we think we deserve” If you are wondering If it’s not the moon and the stars If this made you think If you feel some type of way You probably deserve more #JustPlantingSeeds ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2018

#JustInCaseYouAreWondering

I don’t owe *ish to anyone But if I decide to love you, I will give you the world #JustInCaseYouAreWondering ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2018

#OnBeingCompassionate

#OnFriendzoning

The story of one way extrapolation The ultimate Trap. My Ego’s boosted whilst yours bruised I’ve been down this road before I know how it feels It feels just like tachycardia on blush cheeks Mixed emotions ’bout my Crush & my Feelings, & Crushed Feelings Deflected [Lust] interest My Ego’s bruised whilst his boosted IContinue reading “#OnFriendzoning”

#OnBeingVindictive

You don’t ever have to take it upon yourself to “teach someone a lesson” The universe got this #OnBeingVindictive ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2018

#OnGrowing

Did we grew apart Or never were aligned? Were we ever asking the right questions? Attempting to ascertain causes For future references. I can’t afford emotionally taxing relationships no more and won’t subject myself to unnecessary burden I now value my time, health and soul too much to stretch anymore of it I regret IContinue reading “#OnGrowing”