🌊 A Breath, A Cleanse, A Reset

After a stressful first half of the year, I know I’m not alone in saying this: we are ready for summer.
Vacation vibes, family trips, sisterhood getaways — this is the season for stepping away to reconnect and reset.

I just returned from a family beach trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. And let me tell you, the older I get, the more I cherish those slow, peaceful, soul-restoring vacations — the kind where I’m either on the beach or lounging in someone’s pool or hot tub. There’s something healing about ocean water. It clears my mind and fills me with peace.

During this trip, I found myself reenergized — and inspired. I wrote two new poems:
✨ “Breath”
✨ “A Cleanse”

And let me be real with y’all... I’m proud of myself. My thoughts are no longer clouded like they used to be. I’m finally making space to pour out what’s been swirling in my mind — and that feels like growth.

📖 Counting Down...

With my book release just weeks away, the excitement is REAL.
I’ve also made a decision: it’s time for me to step even further outside of my comfort zone.

So... I’ve chosen one of my poems to recite and perform.
I’m not exactly sure when or where it’ll happen just yet, but I will be dipping my toes back into the performance world soon. And I’m inviting you to come on this journey with me.

Stay tuned — I’ve got more to say. And this time, I’m ready to speak it out loud.

Posted by Da Passionate Poet | July 2025