My Ancestors
I see you aging…
I see you aging…
Back curled from the loads you’ve held…
Still marching, for me…
About the Creator
Alexis Dean Jr.
Alexis “L.E.X” Dean Jr. is a clean Hip-Hop artist, poet, and educator from Milwaukee, WI. As a writer and music artist, he focuses on the importance of educating through his words and stories...
IG: @DreamsStartYoung
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Turning Pages of Life
Life’s like a book — some parts are good, others not so much. Still, keep turning the pages; you might find the best chapter next. If someone hurts you, choose to forgive or just let it be, but never change who you are for them.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing7 days ago in Poets
The Last Resident
This story took place in the spring of 2018, when my friend and I were 21 years old. We had met in high school and bonded over our shared love of outdoor adventure. There's an old railroad-turned-gravel trail that winds through the heavy forests and valleys near our midwestern town for over 10 miles.
By spooky session6 days ago in Poets
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Your words paint a vivid picture of your ancestors' legacy. It's important to honor and remember where we come from.
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Powerful and moving!
So moving in so few words <3
Beautiful.
Oh those first two lines held so much emotion and then you brought that third line, and wow. Touching and beautiful. Congratulations on Top Story!!
Yes Indeed 💯❤️👍🥰💬🎉
Brilliant! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
So heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time! Well done and congrats!
Powerful piece. Well done!
Wow! Stunning ...
That was very nicely done, congratulations on your top story!