My love for poetry has helped me blossom into a beautiful woman. Allowing the universe to pour into me aided in my transgressions turning into seeds that produced beautiful flowers. Flowers that gave me the wisdom and knowledge I yearned for.

“My Garden”

The manure you left in my garden helped a whole new flower bloom. I grounded myself in the very soil you told me wasn’t good enough. The soil transmuted the nastiness you spewed into pink, yellow, and white flowers. The universe let it rain for a while, so all I had was the space to feel. During that rainy season, I realized that you pretended to water my garden even though the hose wasn’t plugged into the source. Then I remembered that I was the source. The peace came from seeing the leaves fall and the tree wither from the cold, then bloom fruits that fed and housed the birds. I understand now why rainy days are important; the soil needs water. Better to have your grass watered by the goddesses of rain than an imposter claiming that his the God of the Ocean. It’s essential to the growth and prosperity of your garden that you’re able to remain grounded so that your vision remains clear throughout the seasons. I pray that my seeds produce a harvest that will last me days, months, and years. I trust that the universe will always show me how good it will get for me. Remain grateful in good and bad seasons. Hold on to the essentials and take care of your garden. God will bless you.

By: Star M.  

“The Sovereign Woman”

When I finally gained my sovereignty and became liberated. At the bottom of my belly, a storm of anger arose. It came up with vigor and demanded that the scales be balanced. It demanded that the laws of the universe be used to balance the scales. It was ignorant, rude, and ambitious in its pursuit of justice. First, I allowed my anger to meet me on a first-name basis. She was dark and beautiful. She was strong, powerful, and resilient. She was feared. She was often overlooked, but was the epitome of what scorching still waters that ran deep looked like. Her strength came from things bigger than herself, and when my sorrows arose, the crows were always present to listen. 

By: Star M.

“Muddy Waters”

Whenever I feel disconnected, I look for the water.

The water feels like home; it feels safe.

Safety that the land demands we yearn, hurt, and sacrifice for 

My soul refused to settle for the false sense of security that the clear waters offered me. 

The ties of those who benefited from my native spirit were washed away

The veil was removed, and the fog disappeared

I was awakened and realized who my true enemies were  

The muddy waters took the burdens, traumas, and betrayals of my past off my back 

I no longer feared the muddy waters; it gave me courage 

The waters validated my passions and the things that made me happy

It trades my pain for joy and gives me freedom

The waters bargained with me as I held on tight to the girl that I used to be

Pledging with me to let go if I wanted to become the woman that I dreamt of

Strong and fearless women can’t carry the body of the girl they used to be around.

With tears in my eyes, I grieved that girl 

Before I let her go, I made a promise to vindicate all of her pain

The illusion of fear was shattered by the muddy waters

It healed me and set me free.

By: Star M. 

“The Distorted Rose”

Born from mud

Lived through the dirt 

Loved through the rainstorm 

Laugh through thunder 

Roots planted deep in the mud 

Distorted and Damaged 

Thrones are part of my anatomy

Sharp and ready to defend the dirt that I’m grounded on 

It’s the reason that I’ve grown so beautifully

By: Star M.

“Egyptian Empress”

Soft brown eyes 

Sharp jawline 

Arched brows 

Soft plump lips 

All keys to the puzzle 

All small clues that tell the story of who I was in my past life 

Moles expose the places that my past lovers admired the most

Curls that are as soft as my skin under the sun 

The Sun grounds and protects me from the stars above

Protection that allows me to remember

Fears were not things to be anxious about, but to embrace 

Embody its very essence to become one with it 

In my past life, I was an Empress 

A muse to many 

Something to cherish 

The marbles were shaped with the sole purpose of highlighting my every curve,

Men begged to kiss my feet 

I was admired by men near and far. 

In this lifetime, the lesson I needed to learn was that admiration did not equate to love. 

The light that beauty carries often attracts those with malicious intent and the need to control

True beauty is not measured by how many admirers you have but by your character. 

There’s one true love that wasn’t sold as a little girl 

The one love that has the power to heal every transgression and trauma 

In this lifetime, this empress understands the importance of self-assurance and love.

By: Star M.

“The light of the Empress”

Carrying this light requires you to love others 

Leave your mark on those you’ve come across 

Remember that you inspire others with the resilience, ambition, and courage it takes to overcome the obstacles that you face. 

The admiration of others is only an addition to the love that should overflow your life. 

Admiration does not equate to access. 

Existing as a concept is better than letting the unwary characters in 

True beauty attracts those who disguise control as love 

The veil that once made everything rose-colored has now been removed

I realized that toads can dress up as Prince Charming 

Enemies can be disguised as friends 

Let the mask fall 

Let their guards remain down while being aware of their game plan 

No one suspects a pretty face to be able to discern a performance from the real thing 

It’s easy to spot the fakes by their constant need for a crowd’s approval 

With great power comes great responsibility 

In a world full of darkness, the light that you carry is a gift from those who came before you.  

Your inheritance is their knowledge that is infused into the DNA flowing through you. 

It is the instrument that will carry you out of the darkness. 

Many perceive beauty as ditzy and clueless

So their guards are always down, and masks often slip unconsciously 

When your power is rooted in your very essence and existence 

There’s no need to play in the mud 

Unlocking the identities from my past life validates me

My father gave me the gift of  my visual prowess 

The words he spoke to me in my youth now guide me through the valleys 

Doves watch over my path

I now harvest those seeds that were planted in my adolescence  

The love, support, and discipline that I once disdained, now the foundation that keeps me grounded 

The universe has applied pressure to make me a diamond 

Amid my evolution, I’m grateful for those who poured knowledge, love, and support into my dreams

Those who weren’t my blood but washed the dirt away 

Those who remembered my character and consideration 

This time around, my purpose is to experience true love 

Love that doesn’t require you to shrink or be mishandled 

Love that pours into you on good and bad days 

Love that yearns to see you at your happiest, and still thinks you deserve more!

Love that prefers you to be selfish with your essence 

Love that see the marble and remain in reverence of its beauty 

Love that doesn’t second-guess 

Love that indulges 

Then I realized that I was my only true love and 

That brought me peace.  

By: Star M.

“Destiny wrote it.”

Ruled by Venus and Pluto 

Exalted by Saturn and Mars 

I traced my purpose back to the way the stars shone and the planets aligned the day that the universe decided that it could not fathom another day without me on Earth. 

Venus blessed me with love and beauty 

Saturn gave me a hard lesson and no shortcuts 

Pluto gave me depth and the ability to transmute my indiscretion into power. 

Mars gave me confidence, so I don’t wear my potency on my sleeves. 

Destiny wrote in the stars that my desires would always be my possessions

Saturn gave me the relationships that I thought I wanted, and then taught me that the person hand-picked by the powers that be would never take shortcuts when it comes to loving me

It gave me the medicine of reality whenever I found myself sick of questioning others’ intentions. 

It taught me that I could only trust myself and trust everyone else to be themselves, good or bad. 

It taught me that the first sign was the only sign needed to create distance. 

It was advised like a stern Father who reminded you that some lessons could be learned from others’ mistakes. 

It gave gems disguised as riddles and puzzles. 

Destiny aligned the planets so that no weapon formed against me shall prosper; any tongue that speaks against me will remain condemned. 

I was given the gift of depth and love that could melt you and pull back all the layers you hide behind. 

Love that felt pain by the way you cling to every affirming word

Venus gave me love, passion, and a longing for more

Craving intimacy that explores your anatomy without ever laying a 

finger on you 

While teaching you that in your loss, you still experienced love 

Love is a mirror, so you never truly lose

I’m grateful that the stars and planets aligned in celebration of my arrival. 

I’m grateful that I’ve been bestowed with the honor of being ruled by love that’s potent. 

Exalted by grit and with the ability to transmute

The stars and planets always aligning in my favor is destiny reminding me that she wrote out my blessings, and no one or thing could come between them. 

They might be able to slow me down or distract me, but no one could touch what is mine. 

My desires were ordained for me to have sole ownership. 

Since destiny wrote it, I surrender and trust. 

By: Star M.

“Venus Flytrap”

Born to be delicate and soft 

With the ability to eliminate any threat in pursuit of growth   

Cloaked with harmony and balance 

Adorn with love and gentleness 

Being perceived as prey could lead to dissipation

Best to be admired from afar

Harmony allows the space for the old to be replaced 

The balance that comes from taking everything and converting it into fuel 

Remaining poised but ruthless 

Embodying the same green that represents the prosperity of the grass that grows below 

Your ignorance confuses softness with facile. 

The intent behind your actions reveals the misconception of what my endearment truly means.

You’ve mistaken my alluring nature for something that could be filch

Only to find out that it can’t be replicated 

To be able to grow violently beautiful

By: Star M.

A daily prayer 

Thank you for waking me up today. 

I’m grateful for my life 

I’m grateful for my loss 

I’m grateful for the love 

I’m thankful for my struggles 

I’m thankful for my blessings 

May my steps remain protected 

May my foes remain at a length

May my cup remain running till my last day 

I pray Psalm 91 over my path 

I pray Psalm 7 against my enemies 

I pray Psalm 23 to sleep at night

All while keeping a blunt rolled and my mind right 

May my ambitions and passion be the driving force behind everything that I do 

May my enemies be cloaked in shame and guilt 

May the misfortune and graves they dug for me consume them 

May they remain in disarray and all their mischievous ways return on their pate. 

Thank you for my life.