Original Poem by Edgar Allan Poe: Take this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow — You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been[…]
Category: Yasmeen
The Women Who Dance In Circles
Below is a lyrical poem that highlights the strength and beauty all women possess as we “dance circles around the sun.” This is a piece that touches on topics of feminism, abuse, and empowerment, and[…]
Polished Personal: The Waves Come Crashing Down
Below is my polished personal response to the photo by Elliot Erwin that captures the idealized the romantic couple in a rear-view mirror. What do these texts suggest to you about idealism and truth in[…]
To Love The Man They Loathe: A Perspective
Perhaps others may disagree with my perspective, but after reading Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights, I as a reader found Heathcliff to be an extremely admirable character. Though my reasons for doing so may be[…]
Dear God I Pray To You
Dear God I pray to you. I pray that you spare her mind. And if it be any consolation at all, God, I swear to you I will sacrifice a thousands suns so long as[…]
Perfectly Imperfect
per·fec·tion /pərˈfekSH(ə)n/ noun the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. I recently had a conversation with someone about the concept of viewing one’s self[…]
Truth
Below is a poem inspired by real life experiences. While exploring the idea of trust and how when placed in the wrong hands, it has the abilities to exploit the innocent, I found great comfort[…]