by admin | Fri,Sep,2024 | Black Trauma, Black Women, Community Healing, Emotions, Little Ro, Mental Health, Trauma Support
In recent weeks, we have witnessed an overwhelming series of tragedies impacting Black women. From the horrific murder of Takayo Nembhard at Notting Hill Carnival to the brutal killings of Hillary Gardee and Zanele Hlatshwayoin South Africa, who were tragically fed to...
by admin | Thu,Aug,2023 | Black Trauma, Emotions, Poetry, Spoken Word, Trauma
I think of you. I know you barely remember MeBut today, I can tell you: I walk in the streets without fearI love with all my heartI am not afraid of the doorI can sleep without my lights on or without a background noise I think of you. I know you barely remember meBut...
by admin | Fri,Nov,2022 | Emotions, Managing Pain, Poetry, Spoken Word
I was looking at my hand. I have a scar, I don’t remember the pain it caused, but I remember how I got it. It was an adventure. I can’t see the scars on my heart and mind, I can hear them singI remember how they got there. But they don’t stingNot in the slightest. I...
by admin | Thu,May,2022 | Emotions, Poetry, Spoken Word
Step Spoken Word You, who do you think you are? You, be quiet You, do as you are told Words that limit, detract, and destroy Words you may have heard and did not enjoy Words from a father, a mother, a sibling Words from a teacher, a colleague or friend Those words...
by Little Ro | Sat,May,2020 | Emotions, Healing, Little Ro, Poetry, Spoken Word
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness Some momentary awareness comes As an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, Who violently sweep your house empty of...
