Haven’t read poetry in a minute so this was a great pick to get back in my groove for it. This collection is broken into 4 sections and was raw, honest, deep, and beautifully written. The author found such a creatively poetic way to connect with all of the readers. Her work translates into relatable personal experiences that surround the fragility of love, family, blackness, culture, beauty, body image, and a testament to hardship and how we must thrive through it all.

Every poem flowed naturally with passion and were all easy to read. Her poem “Livin Flush” took me out with those 4 little lines. When ppl get paid everything all good but soon as the money gone they back struggling. Her perspectives are interchangeable and can be viewed as humorous in certain aspects but also real and overly honest.

Favorite poems:
* Is This Your Sky or Mine?
* Self-Portrait No. 5 (Phoenix and Lullabies)
* RX for Little Black Girls
* Introvert Confessions
* Recipe for Keeping a Man
* The Way the World Holds You

Overall, I found this collection to be very enjoyable it was uniquely formatted and I loved the clarity and relatability. I felt with each poem we get a feel of who the author is and her own personal experiences. If you’re into poetry I definitely recommend checking out this author’s work. Special thanks to the author & @amistadbooks for my gifted copy!!!!