I rose like the ocean does—not rushed, not asked—just arrived.A shimmer in my step,sunrise kissing my left hip,waves bowing as … More
Author: Sherley Delia
Soft Power, Strong Tongue
I used to run—heels clicking, hopes high,Chasing intimacy like it was hiding in a damn alleybehind some bad jazz and … More
When Spirituality Meets Love: A Fire That Doesn’t Burn, But Heals
There is a kind of love that doesn’t knock. It just enters.A kind of love that doesn’t ask if you’re … More
Thanks for the Fire—Now I’m the Whole Damn Fireplace
We met on the sidewalk,Like the universe hit “shuffle”And played our old trackJust loud enough for me to smirkBut not … More
Letter to My Daughter, With a Side of Spunk and Holy Fire
Sweet precious love, Let me lace your crown with truth real quick—Not that fairytale, soft-focus, sugar-coated stuff,but the real kind—the … More
The Healer of the Bloodline
They came in barefoot,with hips that remembered thunder,with mouths full of molasses and machetes,and said—child, we been waiting on you. … More
Before the Fire
Let me be honest—I’d rather text you a thesisthan play emotional charadesjust to keep it cute. I’m not here for … More
The Test Came… And I Didn’t Cuss Nobody Out
The test came—Not in a flaming chariot,But as an ex I swore I blocked…(But apparently didn’t.) Came slithering in with … More
✦ Pack Light, Beloved ✦
They will call you back with trembling tongues,dressed in guilt and Sunday manners,telling you your healing is a detour,that peace … More
Come Home to the Altar of You
Stop.Stop running toward the applauseof those who never learned to listen.Stop pouring from a wellyou never drink from.Stop mistaking your … More