Coming to Massachusetts I was able to discover my talents and aspirations in a safer and nurturing environment. I started to enjoy things I thought I could never see for myself; dancing, performing, writing poetry, singing, and even fashion. I currently work at a boutique called Francesca's where I work happily as the best sales associate. I continue to write poetry and sing, mostly on my own, but not any less fervently and occasionally performing at local open mics. I definitely enjoy being a unique soul and seeking out my calling.
I believe in being completely honest and having respect, both for yourself and those around you. I am a pretty quiet and reserved person but also very outgoing. I will do the unexpected just because I know I can. I am the person you meet who will tell you to follow your heart and do what makes you happiest because I believe life is too short to waste time on things that cant help your progress on your quest to success. Being a 19 year old black woman whose success and happiness is in her own hands I try to bring as much positivity around me as feasible. Most of my friends would say I am brutally honest but mean well. I am known to be loyal and respectful as any mothers prized work of life. I might have some trouble being humble but I can always focus myself on whatever needs my time and effort, as long as the outcome is income. I have once came across these wise words that have stuck to me ever since, aspire to inspire, and those are words to live by. I have every intention of making my life great meaning I will impact others and encourage them to find their happiness and love for life.
Affirmation: I trust my inner light and intuition to guide me.
I am my own instructor
Teaching is not in my job
description,Reality is my classroom.
Under water I can breathe
Sub zero temperatures couldn't freeze me
Tomorrow is a new journey.
Maps are for those lacking an inner compass
Youth is your given opportunity to gather knowledge and build success,
Ive known few people that can comprehend the complex
None of which made it though college,
Never have I needed the assistance of others to make any progress.
Enough learning can sometimes be too much
Reality can teach us more about topics that others wont touch,
Leaving the necessary out for us to fend ourselves.
I've given myself no boundaries,
Going beyond the borderlines I've discovered gold far more precious than those discovered in coal mines
Having the strength to do it myself helped me discover my own wealth
Thus I put myself in a better position
And these new findings gave me a better transition
Now there's nothing missing,
Dare to skip the reminiscing.
I've found there's nothing worse than dwelling
No use in looking back if that's not where you're going
The best experiences are the ones you give into without knowing,
Under estimating your inner capacity can stunt your growing.
Internally over flowing
Till you see lights
In your horizon
Only thing that can make your nights brighten
Neither cold or night could keep me out of this fight
To be strong will show your true light
Over knowledge there's only life
Given opportunity to choose what you truly like
Under pressure is better cause it could make you the number one contender
Indecisive nature can mean an open mind
Doing what pleases your soul most can give you the ability to stop time
Ending your troubles can be easier than you may find
Making happiness can be the fruit from only one vine
Enough doubting yourself, time to grow a healthy spine
Excellent first post.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is a knockout punch on Week 1. I am very impressed with your the effort that you put into this poem. It feels like you selected a strong and difficult affirmation (not to mention fairly long), and you've created a manifesto right off the bat.
I dig it.
I admire that kind of intro, and I hope that you can maintain this level of excellence and raw honesty all semester. You poetry does have a strong spoken word vibe to it, which I really connected with, even just reading it. It has great crescendos and cool downs.
It has raw energy.
It sounds like your childhood in NY was quite impactful to your life. In the next few weeks, you may write more about it as we explore the past through several other angles and lenses. I'm interested to see what how you decide to shape your past in your writing.
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My suggestions on improving your blog are quite simple:
1. Stick an image at the top of the page. This will catch the eye of your readers and draw them into your text. Websites are visual presentations, so always choose images that properly represent your topics/mood/overall vibe.
2. Feel free to write your journal without restraint. I like how you approached this assignment, but the focus was a little narrow. I'd like to see your focus go a little more broad, as if you're going to use a wide angle lenses, as opposed to having a very tight focus. Have fun. Type away. Open up and see what comes out. Let it be free.
Overall, I am very impressed with your initial post. I think that you've got lots of interesting talents, and the sheer power of your first post is impressive. I look forward to reading and sharing your work this semester with the other students.
Keep up the quality, and you are going to certainly produce some amazing works of art.
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