Tag: Black Writer

The Weight of Waiting

“Watch and pray!” That was the cautionary tale my late Grandmother used to spin. She never quoted exactly what verse the passage of scripture came from, nor did I bother to challenge her by asking. Watch. I see a lot. I feel a lot. I hear a lot. It’s hard to go through the motions while waiting for what you desire to manifest to come to fruition.

The issue arises when there’s no evidence of progress. I imagine that is where the prayer matters most. Having faith that something meaningful will eventually shine light at the end of those long dark tunnels. Right now, in this moment, I’m weary and trying to reconcile the fact that to forfeit my life would be a sin. Not necessarily a spiritual crime, but one that would ruin others from being their very best. I’m waiting. The burden is heavy.

Broken Places

The aching, swelling, and scars all come from a broken place. They reveal a tale of hardships endure. A body merged back together after such a fallout truly is a testament of strength. A mind that forges through all kinds of trauma is a sign of boldness. When the spirit cements the lessons learned a legend is birthed.

To Make the Pen Move

I always pray to continuously walk in creative flow. Sometimes, I’m caught up in rapture of storytelling. Other times, there’s a silence that pierces my soul. I’m not sure what all the elements are to create the perfect storm that makes my pen move or my cursor to glide. Gratitude seems to be at least one piece of the puzzle.

The Thing About Life

“Feeling inadequate isn’t all that uncommon. Just because you’re born into a certain special circumstance, or your life is put on a specific path doesn’t mean that your way is any more illuminated than others. You’re right, though when you lack inner faith, it’s almost as if you have an invisible target on your back. Instead of receiving mercy or kindness, you might just be gutted like a defenseless deer.”

-Delano, Ch. 4, In the Business of Loving-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098YGLKXV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_7ZVJ3WSX5N9RSX0FM643