1) Narcissists never see you./They only see themselves/a surface mirror of distorted reflections./They don’t remember because they don’t listen./They don’t … More
Tag: self esteem
Poem: my message
My message is about unity the strength to overcome hatred. Survive and not become hatred. Forgiving as much as you … More
Protected: Poem: I’m a badass, Namaste! 🙏
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Protected: Conservative black men
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Are you an old soul?
I am 🤗, I knew this before watching this cute video clip, but it’s cool to have extra validation. I … More
Memoir: Attachment Theory explains my role in my family and a haiku for my Halmoni
My life has been on pause since I returned home from my mother’s funeral. I’m depressed about her death and … More
Poem: black sheep of the family (haiku in 7 variations)
1) When being yourself Black sheep of the family That’s like hell on earth 2) A natural journey Like salmon … More
Poem: I often wonder (haiku in 16 variations)
1) I often wonder What my life would’ve been like raised in Korea. 2) If I had lived there surrounded … More
Poem: life lessons
When your dad’s abusive You have to teach yourself All of your life How to not fall In love with … More
Work Stories: Goodbyes: Part Four (final part)
On the day we argued she must have been in great physical pain because she yelled at me for unknown … More
Work Stories: Goodbyes: Part Two
My mother never got over the way I left my childhood home in Maryland. I escaped, literally. I told her … More
Colorism: Beauty is not what they sold you (haiku)
The propaganda says beauty is white, light skin’s fake barometer. When I was growing up on the East Coast in … More
Poem: Do humans hate themselves through Plastic Surgery? (Haiku)
Fake: eyes, nose, lips, chin Buttocks, cheekbones, hips, dick, breasts Legs, hair, skin and tears. Kim Kardashian seemed like a … More
Poem: Choices
1) I can’t blame anyone else but myself Nobody made me let them cut my eyes No one made me … More
Protected: Poem: Authenticity Rare
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Poem: Self-acceptance (haiku in variations)
1) We are all perfect we’re naturally born that way we are not mistakes. 2) If anyone says you need … More
