A child came down from source
bubbling with excess light and energy
running before walking
not knowing judgement
sensitive to cookies
So
Cookies were hidden in unknown places
misunderstood
always picked last for teams
Never finding her place among the world
Never feeling heard
White is not yet a color or wavelength.
Lack of self-identity
banned from being her by her
original color faded to blood
sensitivity burned to the core
defeated
bleeding
Angry
Self-judgement
Abandoned
Dying inside
Alone
Resolving Anger
Knowing self
Listening to me
Black is not yet a color or wavelength
No visible light I can see.
Self-aware
Reaching out to see a hand
Guiding me
Showing me the way back
Loving me enough to assist me
Therapist, doctors, healers
Spiritual strength
Activism
Doing
Discovering the peace
Of inner love
Judgement-free from others
Hard-work
Being Loved
Feeling
Overcoming loss
Encompassing love
Accepting love
Letting light back in
Accepting many rainbows of color
Being loved for who I am
Awakening
Gratitude
All love
Peace in stillness
Self-care
Nature sustaining
reflecting all visible light
Loving others and self
without any conditions or actions
Free of any judgement
Feeling colors the eye can't see
Ascending
About the Creator
Honey Rachelle Graham
I love to write and I tend to enter some form of quantum field when I write as hours turn into minutes and the day flies by.
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Maya Angelou, wrote seven autobiographies as a civil rights advocate alongside Martin Luther King, and was awarded the highest civilian honor by Barack Obama. For myself, Maya Angelou is a relatable heroine, whose courage and words raised me up when I was pushed down.
By Honey Rachelle Graham 3 years ago in Humans
Peanuts and Crackerjack
Bottom of the ninth inning. The game is tied with two outs, two strikes and a man on second. I tap the bat on home plate. The rigid vibrations it creates reminds my aching digits that this isn't over. The practice swing only adds to the heft of mental burnout... Man on second, willing to chance it. Pitcher eyes him but doesn't give in to the dangerous bluff. I kick up dust, readying the peculiar stance I've had since the days of little league. The bat lays stiff upon my cramping shoulder. Pain has no reason to be acknowledged; it's a fleeting afterthought. The sun sits passed high noon, but the stadium lights are on anyway. They trick my brain into believing they are the cause of this sweltering heat. Sporadic clouds are motionless, they too, don't want to miss this exhilarating predicament. Anticipating the next pitch, intensifying roars from the crowd rumble the stadium... Behind me, the crafty catcher adjusts his stance and spits to the dry dirt. Behind him, the staunch umpire doesn't flinch or even blink; he knows how important his call will be. The pitcher winds up, his grip tells me its gonna curve. The release is fierce! Beads of sweat from his hair and face disperse in every direction as the force of his might is unfailing. My left leg lifts—an instinctual move that will increase the power of my swing. It's all down to my two, bloodshot eyes. They lock onto the speeding, white dot as it instantly becomes the target I intend to destroy. The swing is late, but I manage a solid tip. The ball is taking a fast bounce toward the pitcher who is recovering from the almighty throw! Man on second leaves in a desperate rush! I fling the bat to the side with a sense of urgency and make a mad sprint to the only destination I have—first base. Three defenders race inward to be the first to retrieve the skidding ball. Man is almost on third! I watch the open glove of my adversary, wondering if I’ve done enough to win this race. I switch my attention to his eyes, looking for a clue, some kind of reaction that tells me the ball is in the air and heading his way. All I see is frustration. The deafening roar of the crowd spikes! Something happens that I can’t see! My opponent abandons his post right as my left stride touches the bag. I waste no time turning my head to see the pitcher laying on his stomach, pounding the mound with an open glove. He misses the opportunity to out me and the ball has quickly bounced past him. Excitement grows! This isn’t over yet... It's become an imperative fight to tag out the runner heading homeward. The catcher falls to his knees in obvious despair as he watches my teammate make the run of his life. He knows it’s going to be close when he sees the shortstop fumble the ball a second too long. I jump up and down with no plans on leaving first base. All my chips are on the speed and agility of the active runner. His cleats dig into the dirt, trailing a dust-filled cyclone from the rapid and strenuous strides. With a thrusting dive and an outstretched arm, he lands on his chest to begin the crucial slide to home plate. The shortstop fires the ball to the catcher! It immediately begins closing the gap! Nail-biting doesn't begin to describe the anxious vibe permeating the stadium. The bench begins to celebrate even before he reaches the plate. Forty thousand cheering fans reach maximum crescendo, filling the air with a glorious sound. Everyone knows how this story will end… My teammate is met by the entire bench as his fingers inch across home plate, instantly followed by the unmistakable motion of the catcher's glove attempting to tag him out—its milliseconds too late. The ump swings his arms outward, officially calling him safe.
By Lamar Wiggins6 days ago in Fiction
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