I started a blog about four years ago, Blogfessions of a Nomadic Spirit. This blog was a manifestation of me taking my writing to the next level. I wanted to pour out all my thoughts in hopes that I would heal and help someone in the process. Writing the posts came so easy to me; I would write the first draft within 15 minutes and be able to post an edited version later in the day. I loved sharing my thoughts and feelings because the discomfort I was feeling helped with my growth.

However, after taking a break for personal reasons, sharing my thoughts became harder. First, I would spend hours trying to write a paragraph; then, I would get frustrated and neglect it for a few days. I was annoyed with myself for stopping, but I have learned the importance of being kind to myself. It is a slow process to return to my greatness, but I am getting there.

I loved writing as a child; I would spend hours writing in the dairies my dad gave me. Getting my thoughts down was a great thing as I never felt comfortable sharing my opinions with the world. I wrote about all the little mundane things, but they were so important at age eight.

After journalling for a few weeks, I started writing poetry. My first poem was about love! It was the cutest thing because I used all the tips from my English class to write it, and it rhymed!

VALENTINE

Valentine, Valentine
You are my valentine: V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E
You bring me flowers, you bring me candy
You bring me love that lasts me
Valentine, Valentine
You are my valentine: V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E
You, I love, my love
The only one I love
I’ll never leave if was for money
Money, money! is no object when you are my honey.

Who knew this poem would ignite a passion for poetry? I Have written so many poems since then and kept them hidden in my various notebooks dedicated to poetry. I would only share my work with selected persons, and the feedback was always the same, “your work is amazing; you should publish your work.”

A few months ago, I FINALLY did! I took the time to organise my poems and collaborated with an independent publishing house to publish my first poetry book. I am proud of myself because this has been on my bucket list for years.

My poetry book is called “MOMENTS.” The book explores my thoughts during crucial periods in my life. The ideas came about based on my own experiences or the discrimination experienced by others. These poems result from gaining awareness of my life and being brave to capture them to be shared.

If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy or e-book, it is currently available on Amazon and published by Nomadic Contents Publishing.