Author: C.K. McGhee

I’m shedding the skin of relationships that are no longer good for me, overflowing with negative energy, dripping in toxicity, damaging to my heart and mind specifically. Those whom I once loved, for the sake of inner peace, I had to let them be. I’m shedding the skin of perspectives through the lens of rose-colored…

Uncharted territories surrounded by trails that have not be blazed. Doors that were once closed but now have been opened. Corridors that lead to purpose and light…to keep your faith, you had to fight.Dreams and aspirations that make no sense, I can hardly breathe…support under false pretense. You have no faith in what you don’t…

Have you ever paid attention to the words that you say to yourself? How you hurt yourself because there’s no trust of self? The seeds that are planted are not just from everyone else, but what you’ve planted yourself and I include myself. How rich is the soil that you cultivate…filled with love or hate,…

On the other side of the rainbow, there sits a pot of gold…at least that’s what I’ve been told. Not sure if it’s truth or another bridge I’ve been sold. On the other side of the rainbow, there’s another dimension, but from the side that I came from there’s too much pain to even mention….

God works in mysterious ways. He’s smiled upon me during my darkest days. I’d like to give a shout out to those who cast me out, as hard as you’ve tried, you didn’t break me…no doubt! Because of them I took my first breath, open arms for my first steps, too many tears that I’ve…

When you look into the mirror, tell me what is it that you see? Is the reflection that you see shrouded in negativity? Do you criticize your eyes or the thickness of your thighs, the fullness of your lips or the curve of your hips? When we look at one another, what thoughts does it…

Excuse me, but I need a little bit of self reflection. Consumed by sadness and full of fear, hoping courage will give me some protection. I’m walking my own path, about to cross this intersection. This time it’s different….I’m headed in a new direction. Working hard to get back on track, feel the weight and…

My father, he showed me no love but like a fool I put him above…everything that ever made sense, was always willing to give him a second and third chance. Still wonder what I could’ve done to fit in, my spirit crushed deep within, how come I couldn’t get no love from him? They say…