“inside the cramped fitting room, she slips into
dress after dress as if she´s trying to slip into
someone else´s life.
- much to her dismay, her reflection stays the same.”
Source: Break Your Glass Slippers
“Things I love about spring are these:
Blooming flowers on fruit-bearing trees.
Fire-red tulips—their first reveal—
Followed by sun-yellow daffodils.
Trees acquiring new coats of green.
Natural waterfalls glistening.
The chirps and melodies of birds.
Throaty ribbits of frogs overheard.
A passing whiff of mint to smell,
Oregano and basil as well.
Colorful butterflies with wings.
Fuzzy, industrious bees that sting.
Sunlight waning late in the day.
Warm breezes causing willows to sway.
Most of all, a sense of things new,
Including budding feelings for you.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“I've stopped.
I've stopped giving
parts of myself
to help heal others,
because in the end
when they start to
feel complete again,
I am the one that
ends up with
all the missing pieces”
Source: Memories Unwound
“O, let my land be a land where Liberty
Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath,
But opportunity is real, & life is free,
Equality is in the air we breathe.
(There’s never been equality for me,
Nor freedom in this “homeland of the free.”)”
“Virtuous as a lady should need to be, And the kindness that spilled in her sovereign acts, I salute to her inward greatness, Blessed be her mother to bring forth such a princess…”
Source: Narcissistic Romanticism
“People do it,
some out of desperation,
others out of greed.
They steal.
The very powerful and clever might steal a whole house,
or a million dollars.
It's been done.
But what does it matter?
Love is the one thing the heart craves
and love is the one thing
you can't steal.”
Source: Felicity
“Let her know you adore her.
Do not make her heart guess.
Boldly say how you love her.
Thy devotion confess.
Let her know you admire her,
All her talents and dreams.
Boldly reach for her fingers.
Gently slip on a ring.
Let her know that you need her,
As a lover and friend.
Boldly kneel and implore her,
To be yours ’til the end.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Irish luck, aye, that I’ve got.
A four-leaf clover—aye, that too.
I’ll tell ye, lassie, what I’ve not,
A lucky Irish kiss from you!”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Equality will cost you your luxurious life
If a Black woman can’t vote
If a brown baby can’t be fed
If we all don’t have the same opportunity America promised”
“The boldest thing I ever did was turn to face my fear.
The boldest move I ever made was mimicking its sneer.
The boldest word I ever breathed while standing toe to toe,
Was formed by trembling lips that dared to snarl 'I said no!'”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year