stars – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

Reaching for the Stars

March 4, 2022February 20, 2022by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

Reaching for the Stars sometimes i feel likethis is all a test, likeone big hovering gauntlet is over my head. if i fail, at least i did my best? never enough, my best will never be enough; i must always shoot for the stars. people are depending on me,i have to make them proud;and for [...]

Poetry

Stellification

October 16, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_Amirah1 Comment

I declare war on the stars who continue to plague me with answers to questions without margins. Do the celestial beings way up above pity us mortals whose wings were clipped eons ago? downcast and reticent, I withdraw with each phase of the moon– my righteous anger boiling past boiling point. Does the moon [...]

Thoughtful

Starry sky

May 15, 2016January 13, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

To crave a body bound by flesh Is to be a fool, a gamble, a Starry sky, lacking its luminescence; the comfort cape of night, the forgiving hands of twilight, and the lover’s kiss of starlight. When you told me I was beautiful, I couldn't help but wonder What drew you in- Was it the [...]

Reviews

The Star-Touched Queen Review

May 4, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi SPOILERS FOR DAYZ Goodreads Review Do not hate me but I am not of one the probably millions of people who loved this book. I have my reasons so bear with me. I did like this book; I loved the mythology element to the book and Chokshi is [...]

Fantasy, otherworldly, Uncategorized

Before the Stars

December 29, 2015July 1, 2016by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

A spiraling nebula, unfurling, blooming magentas and daunting cyans- A tale of intergalactic passion, lusty voyages, rugged advances, Star-crossed loves; before the stars, a green girl with A brush of stardust in her eyes And lies, fragrant and heavy on each and every taste bud. Lies were her weapon, naivety her choice of drug- Passionless murmurs, [...]