on the eve of your birthday

i wanna tell you how to get free as quietly as you please

because loudness draws attention that you say you don't want.

i know that the sparkle in your eyes is dimmer, because of years of shit piled on top of you

the paradigm you never chose is the one within which you exist

nobody ever said it was okay to leave

i'm telling you it is

demanding that you do

for the sake of yourself, as no one else is important

no one is. 

walk forward w/ head held high

one foot before the other

start running towards you, instead of away from you
this is a new chapter.

5 is oshun's number, multiplied by 10 you are to step into the abundance she promised you when you knelt in orun

blessings are meant for you

love is meant for you

peace is meant for you

take hold of it.

ashé!