Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines
Bio
Writing has always been my outlet. I grew up on lock-down as an only daughter, in a sheltered home in the middle of the hood. I received my Bachelor's at Spelman College. I am a Jersey Shore Native Lenape Cherokee Indian Momma of twins.
Stories (17/0)
Oh Sweet Tea
There is more to sweet tea than sugar and ice There is more to herbs than smoke and spice I want to share my love and appreciation for tea because I realize that everyone did not grow up with this exposure to holistic teas and alternative healing. I may not be the stereo type poster for natural healing, but I know my teas.
By Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines2 years ago in Humans
Merlot Melanine
Melanine was five foot seven inches, thick in all the right places. All Michael had of her was a photo she sent him. He had more photos of her but this one was the most precious to him so he'd had it printed. He stood there under the glow of the street light, imagining their second meeting. They'd actually been sharing photos for two years. Michael never wanted a long distance relationship. Melanine never believed it could work. They couldn't help the connection they felt. They'd changed their relationship status five times over the two years. Since 2018 they'd been talking non stop. They matched in the best of ways. They shared the same humor so they were always able to cheer each other up on bad days. Covid 19 had devastated the entire planet, and yet Melanine and Michael found love.
By Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines3 years ago in Filthy
For Mommy, My Mom
You are more than enough. I wish you knew that more truly. I have grown now to see your personal pains, bruises you thought you'd covered neatly. I see the cries for help draped across your windows. I see the weight you bare on your shoulders. I wish to ease you, but I know my words cannot reach you. Mother I wish I could heal you. I salute your strength and courage. I respect your sense of faith. I just wish you could see that I see your pain. Strong Black Woman is a term coined to the mothers of suffering. It's not a title anyone should be forced to bare. For to be strong one assumes the position of pressure and endurance and resilience in struggle and war and battle and you- mother, I wish you never had to know that. I reflect on things that passed in our lives as mother and daughter and I know for certain that it didn't pass through you to me without your pain.
By Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines3 years ago in Families
