POETRY

We rose from adversity
To embrace the dawning of a new day
Fraught with blood, sweat, and tears
On all sides burdened, we pressed on
Confident of future glory before our face
With dignity, we ran a determined race
Climbing from the precipice of despair
We marched on with hope and a prayer
No more settling for…

SELF-AWARENESS

Brown eyes gaze riveted by the woman in the mirror.
A sense of marvel beckons her to look closer
as if beholding herself for the first time.
A smile crosses her lips as she is no longer a child
naive to the ways of the world.
Rememberances of sorrows, rejection, inadequacy, defeat,
like distant memories…

Call me butterfly, for I have gone through a metamorphosis for change to occur. Unlike the butterfly, my transformation has to do with an internal shift. A change of heart and mind, making my life a journey rather than a race. For me, reentry is the story of my life.

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POETRY

When life gets you down
Look to God for your support
He gives rest and peace

Rise with assurance
For you do not walk alone
Angels guide the way

There will be moments in life when everything appears to close in on you. Yet, during these times, we can find…