by Linda Orji | Apr 21, 2018 | Classified, Poetry Closet, Your Story is My Story
I spoke in Florence, South Carolina at a Women’s Conference at Central Missionary Baptist Church. The theme was Essence of Love. Initially, I had trouble deciding what I was going to speak about when it came to that particular topic. I sat and thought about the...
by Linda Orji | Apr 21, 2017 | Ensconce, Poetry Closet
DEAR W.O.K.E., THIS SHIT AINT EASY. I JUST WANT TO WALK AWAY … BUT I CAN’T…. constipation. SINCERELY, LINDA ORJI
by Linda Orji | Jan 13, 2017 | Poetry Closet
It’s about flowing with the water. It’s also about celebrating that wonderful time of fire on the beach with a crazy dance of words and freestyle poetic rhythm. A movie scene that illustrates my vision of the meaning of Free Style would be this one: I like the...
by Linda Orji | Dec 7, 2016 | Classified, Poetry Closet
There are days when I just feel stagnant, like today. I ask myself, “What is happening with my life? Where do I go from here? Who am I becoming?” I know I have the answers deeply rooted inside of me, however this moment is the true test of time. Why?...
by Linda Orji | Nov 11, 2016 | Poetry Closet
Poetic Justice. If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it? Love is not just a verb, it’s you looking in the mirror. ~Kendrick Lamar Tell yourself what you are. Destined to be much more than what you are. Hurt and pain is the game,...
