Thankful Thought

January 15, 2015 by poeticuser

I choose to be thankful for Love- for letting me feel what it means to truly be alive. I’ve loved and lost and loved some more but still thankful. -Ashley Neko

Thankful Thoughts

November 25, 2014 by poeticuser

Cheers to a wonderful thanksgiving, wishing you all nothing less than Joy. I am thankful for… 1. The Alphabet 🙌 2. Books, booze, & brunch 3. Cooking, college, & coffee ☕️ 4. Dreams 🌠, date nights, & my diploma 5. Education 📚 6. Family, friends, faith, flowers, & french fries 🍟 7. Groupons 8. Home […]

My Superwoman

May 11, 2014 by poeticuser

With two arms open wide she hugs me the warmth of her wings covers me in safety She is my human security blanket With the world on her back she fought color lines Painting bronx streets with her favorite shades of grey and blue to illustrate the love for her children She creates masterpieces of […]

Woman to Woman: The Color of Our Family

March 8, 2013 by poeticuser

I am biracial. My mother is Italian American and my father (mixed) Antiguan and African American. Being biracial is a tricky place to be, always has been, and I’ve come to realize it always will be. It is a challenge when people think you are adopted, or people judge you based on your skin color […]