thoughts – Page 17 – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

silent

May 21, 2017May 26, 2017by Mecca_Amirah4 Comments

Writing is my solstice; Writing saved me In ways that you will Never know. I used to Think what would Be said at my funeral: "She was great, Oh Lord, she was great," But instead of that, I want it to be silent. No words through Lips and teeth, no Tongue to sway others As [...]

Poetry, Thoughtful

grey

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

These emotions inside of me Are demanding to be let out. When people ask me Bland and horrible things Like: "how are you" and My favorite, "are you okay", I wish I could express myself Without raging, I wish I could Express myself without breaking down And crying, I wish I could express myself Without [...]

Short Poem, thoughts

I refuse to apologize–

May 21, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I refuse to apologize For being strong When it was only a few years ago That I prayed for This strength.

thoughts

denied

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

denied the right to love fully, denied to right to love wholeheartedly, we push away the emotions, the pains that make us sane. we are the waves that ripples together, we are the ocean that gathers than releases, the great puff of breath that mists through the teeth, that crests with the edge, dangerously swimming [...]

Midnight thoughts, thoughts

I wonder what he dreams of…

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I wonder what he dreams of... Do they keep them up at night, like mine do? Colors, oh, how much I love colors! Do your dreams appears as vivid as mine? Can you taste the ocean? The salt, the brine, the kiss of waves on your feet, does it feel the same way? What are your [...]