COUNTING THE DAYS Woke up and I was blind. Trapped inside my mind. Blackness swept in, I realized I was in the pin. Nightmares swarmed around me, I was in too deep. One day drivin’ in a red jeep, the chance I took was too steep. ‘Private Drive’ was in front of me, I didn’t blink and didn’t care to see. “Please”, she screamed as I took the last blow, the fear in my eyes didn’t even show. Dressed up…
July 20, 2023 A big THANK YOU to Monika House and Mystic Leoine for having a regular poetry night once a month at Monika House. It has been a big push for me to get out there and do what I feel called to do with poetry and writing. I have found that I no longer care about grammar or the correct wording. For me, poetry and writing is an outlet. It is about emotion, feeling, passion, inspiration and motivation….
So I want to start by saying congratulations to everyone that has realized that loving each other starts with loving ourselves. I was at a point in my life when I didn’t know what I truly liked, what I didn’t like, what made me smile or what made me disappointed. I had lived my life under the standards of others. I was the ultimate people pleaser. Anytime someone asked me what I wanted at a drive-thru, or restaurant, I wouldn’t…
Hello, My name is Xochi. I created this website to display my poetry. Personally, I love music. I enjoy singing and dancing around my house. It’s been very encouraging, inspiring and motivating getting to know my own city intimately and networking with like-minded people. Please enjoy your experience here!