Tag: Love
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Life and death…
The beauty of death is silence Every version of her, now deceased eulogizes the remnant that remains The beauty of death is silence The slow fading of a heartbeat, slower, softer, weaker, gone. The beauty of death is silence. For when we have died, crucifying the past and resurrecting the truth of who we are…
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When the lights go out…
It’s nighttime, the kids are in bed; Hubby’s asleep but will probably say he was resting his eyes once he wakes up. You’re all alone, just you and Jesus. Who are you now? I ask myself this periodically, to see if I’m still aware of me. Lately, I recognized that I’ve simply been reacting to…
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My top 3 reasons for getting married!
On the cusp of our sixth month of marriage, I began reflecting on the question I’m most often asked “How did you know he was the one?”. Now, as fairytales would have it… you’d think it was this magical tingly feeling that made me want to be with him forever. You’d be wrong. I sure…
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In case you need a reminder!
We are liberated from fear, we are destined to conquer mountains that have stifled our ancestors. We are powerful beyond our own understanding and lovely beyond our own perception. The very thought of us, pushed God into action to create that masterpiece you are for the purpose HE pre-established. You are a light that directs…
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Letter to the single mom…
Dear beautiful, After having my daughter, I felt like I didn’t deserve God’s grace because of what I’d done. My virginity was this treasure I kept; it set me apart and made me special now it was gone. I felt worthless and finished. The open shame of my secret sin and the public evidence of…
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Our children are the change…
I think it’s necessary to listen to the voices untainted by bias, prejudice and pain. Children have such a beautiful and pure understanding of humanity and all the wonders thereof. Let’s always let our children be heard and teach them to be responsible for what they release into the atmosphere.
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Remind me who I am Lord!
Hey my love, You have probably read lots of content on how to be a wife, how to be a great friend but what about how to be… you? One of the main things I learned during my 100 days of singleness journey was who I am. It is imperative that we are able to…
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Sometimes…
Sometimes I wonder if my love will be too much… Will my kiss be too tender? Will my hugs be too soft? Will you have your fill of me?
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Walk down mommy lane…
I told myself, that even if I had to raise you alone – I would dedicate my life to loving you and I meant it! Your eyes glistened with possibility and purity that I could no longer recognize in myself, you were my second chance. I failed you baby, every time I lost sight…
Shakeisha C. Johnson 