Writing

Love the stars                                                                   &

You resurrected me just to

rip my heart out and

smash it to pieces

No one was surprised it was made of glass

I could see my reflection in my

lifeless heart as we

stood over it-

broken, distorted by the

You are the sun

So beautiful it hurts to look at you

You’re my only one

You’re the sun

Lighting up the dark planet of my heart

You are the only one

Every feature of your face a work of art

The media has played a pivotal role in reframing the case of Emmett Till, by turning a personal and local tragedy into a national statement of racial injustices that altered the views of the American people.

As someone who’s been dancing classical ballet for ten years, I can tell you that relying on it is a beautiful thing. But also dangerous. The stereotype of the crazy ballerina exists for a reason, even if it isn’t totally real.

They wonder why I never share my thoughts...

They wonder why I never share my feelings...

They wonder why I never share my opinion...

They wonder why I never share my secrets...  

They wonder why I never talk...