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like paint

March 23, 2018by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

memories can disappear, drip off the canvas like paint. clumps of stolen kisses, a puddle of braided arms and tangled hair. i dread the memories captured with film. rolls of poised smiles and fake cheer. a garland of holding hands and exposed backs. slippery hands stained with siennna and black, push me to the edge [...]

inflorescence

nights were made for adventures

March 14, 2018March 13, 2018by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

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inflorescence

almost three months old!

March 14, 2018March 13, 2018by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

almost 3 months old👶🏽💕 link below✨ https://www.amazon.com/inflorescence-Mecca-Amirah-Jackson/dp/1981171738/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1520911968&sr=8-1

Poetry

plight

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

heavy with words, but light from plight, dash away the tears because everything will eventually be set right. a rib cage cracked open, woven fingers and slices that taste like dizzy wine, bite down and scream. eternity bleeds from your eyes, immortal, the earth is your kingdom. command the clouds to weep. the earth to [...]

Poetry

winter’s grip

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018by Mecca_Amirah2 Comments

winter’s grip is reluctant to let go; a middle child abandoned by spring and fall, winter tears melt on the cheek of summer children and splatter their icy kisses on a bank of fresh snow❄️