Tackling Micro Stresses: How to Bounce Back From Life’s Little Challenges

Though they may seem innocuous, micro-stresses can amount to a lot of strain The next volume of your life titled, Vitality The mounting pressure builds, with no way to stop Til it bursts forth like a torrent, our souls on the drop It creeps in slowly, yet quickly takes hold Sending us to dark places […]

Starting Point

I can’t start Words elude me There’s no way to be thoughtful with an empty brain We all know the dead leave their feelings behind I know it’s rough Facing a foggy path but I keep going Confrontations with the unknown No time to phone home It’s time to face the challenge alone Profiles replete […]

The Remains

Unanswered questions still remain, But look ahead with hopeful eyes. Rejection felt but not in vain.

More Harmony

Crown of strength In awe of her presence Roses blush in the heat Any danger, quickly gone Less stress, more harmony Art credited – blxck.ai on Instagram

Cold Instruments

Cold instruments drill Creating fearful vibrations, Nervous smile, Open wide For the clatter off the drill To collide with a surprise A pain you’ll always recognize Don’t fret the pain will subside Well, maybe… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Hit that like button if you’ve enjoyed what you read, and the follow one too, so you can stay up […]

Sweet n’ Smoky

This poem was inspired by an article I read about the endangerment of incense in myrrh cultivation and trade in Northern Somalia. As a Somali American, I’ve always been fascinated with the history of incense and myrrh in the country and how significant it is not only to Somalis but the rest of the world. […]

Exclusion

A sinking feeling of exclusion, Like warmth escaping a fire on a cold night It’s a feeling that is inexplicable, It’s as if no one can hear your plight Your worth is undermined constantly, Making you feel minuscule and unseen, A heavy weight on your soul, There’s no relief until you’re whole. Your heart aches […]

No matter how long

A tale of times past and present, Of dreams that linger and events that are spent A journey of a life we’ve all come to know, For better or worse One step at a time, no matter how slow Through laughter and tears, darkness and light, We live our days with all our might The […]

Midnight City Mist: A Spoken Word Episode

Check out my latest podcast. You can find and subscribe to it on whichever platform you get your podcasts. Click or copy the link to listen. As always, peace and keep it real. https://anchor.fm/therhymerula/embed/episodes/Midnight-City-Mist–A-Spoken-Word-Episode-e1sj082

Forever foilage

Hello there forever foliage Nature grows gently Even though the clouds are dominating the sky Sun shines nearby I’m tryna avoid the commotion in my mind But you what? I know that Wonderment is in motion as every day passes by