No longer Trying to clear up All the shit That came about As a result of Your shit now just going about my business Flying ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied without author’s permission.
You never actually thought There was anything Wrong With my power you just wanted it For yourself You just wanted To steal it from me you just wanted To crush me Because I had it Instead of thank me For generously and open-heartedly Sharing it with you ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No [...]
The hysteria That used to embody me Now swirls around Outside me And I just let it Filling up the peaceful space Inside me ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied without author’s permission.
The force of Creation Is stronger Than that of destruction But destruction is easier faster More expedient Which is why so many Reach for it When seeking power ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied without author’s permission.
I open the door To the expansive grey sky Inviting me to fly Above the treetops of the Healing forest that Surrounds me permeates me And I understand That I cannot be contaminated By your darkness Because I am Light Invoking The absolute alchemy That has manifested eternally Darkness dispels Immediately transforms In the presence [...]
You think You’re an empowered woman of color When you did to me What white people have done For centuries Taking and benefitting While simultaneously Devaluing exploiting You want to step on my face To lift yourself up Feeling entitled ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied [...]
You’re so busy Shooting down the sun Because she gives Light So I’ll keep this juicy goodness To myself Alright ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied without author’s permission.
How do I process This trauma This loss This devastation You inflicted on me When I gave you Everything I had How do I respond ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied without author’s permission.
People like you Cole-hearted self-centered And violently negligent Casing your darkness and destruction Into the warm open hearts Of people like me ©2017 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied without author’s permission.
On the cusp of your death I find a sense of peace and relief That I have crossed the finish line Done my part Given everything I have And that it is out of my hands entirely In the hands now Of Gd and your soul But I am also wracked with A quiet grief [...]
