Black Swan Resurrected: A Poetic Journey

By Mercedes Desiree MD

Explore the mystical poetic journey of life, pain, love, and self-realization through the eyes of a black woman in western society. In understanding the strength and gracefulness of a Swan, one can observe the beauty of evolution against the obstacles in which it has persevered—presenting a perfect combination of durability and delicacy. This book speaks to those who feel lost, as well as those who have overcome adversity. This piece of work truly displays the power one can achieve through transcending the illusion of limitations.

Authors and Contributors - Coming from a background of artistic expression, Mercedes has always carried a passion for writing poetry. She is the creator of the Black Swan Meditation Podcast and a certified Yoga Instructor. She is also a fully initiated practitioner in Sumerian and Afro Brazilian Occultism. She is a well-practiced Sufi and the head Yaya of the Pomba Gira Coven House. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York but is a gypsy at heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mercedes Desiree MD
• Release date: Aug 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005900748

Mercedes Desiree MD

Coming from a background of artistic expression, Mercedes Desiree MD has always carried a passion for writing poetry. She is the creator of the Black Swan Meditation Podcast and a certified Yoga Instructor. She is also a fully initiated practitioner in Sumerian and Afro Brazilian Occultism. She is a well-practiced Sufi and the head Yaya of the Pomba Gira Coven House. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York but is a gypsy at heart. To learn more about her work you can visit www.blackswanmeditation.com

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Table Of Contents

Table Of Contents

Acknowledgments

Note To My Sisters

Black Swan Song

Where did She Go?

Empty Letter to My Past

Too Close to the Fire

Lost

Watchers Question

Higher

My Dream Last Night

Lovers Game

First 48

The Garden

Our Mother

3am

Destiny’s Responsibility

Throwaways

The One who Shall remain Nameless

Unspoken Revelations

Unpopular Opinion

Ms. Guy

Misplaced Wannabes (School Daze)

Jigaboo Blues (School Daze)

Kink in Time

I Only Speak

Swan Lake

The Dance

Creation

Majestic

The Shadow Speaks

ASMB (A Social Media Body)

Algorithm

Spiritz

Pigeon Poetry

The Sisterhood

Snippets of Ninib

Protecting My Energy

Sex Magick

Picture In the Mirror

Love Potion Number 9

Selling Fairy Dust Dreams

Misplaced Lovers

2015 Labor Day Weekend

Evinka’s Trilogy Part 1

7/7

Forgotten Letters

A Mother’s Redemption

Mystic Coverts

Her Name is Coming

Crowned

Resurrection of the Black Swan

About The Author

Acknowledgments

To Mrs. Flossie McCutchen, the woman that gave me invaluable lessons and taught me at an early age to tap into my own strength, courage, and allowed me to observe her in her greatness. You created a foundation for the legacy of my family to carry on to this day. You continue to speak to me and watch over me, proving once more that your love is so unconditional for me that even after transitioning from the limitations of this realm you still have my back. I love you eternally and hope that my actions reflect the elegance of the woman you taught me to be.

To Denise Williams, you once told me you felt your purpose was to be a vessel to bring forth your children in the world so they can accomplish the things you felt you were not able to do during your youth. I feel your purpose is so much more than that. You have taught me to trust in myself and my gifts. You have shown me my potential even when I didn’t want to see or hear it and taught me never to let the world wipe away the fight in my spirit. You are a mother, a teacher, a friend, and most of all a good woman that deserves all the happiness in the world. While you have taught from your own mistakes and you at times still battle through acknowledging those mistakes, you continue to wear a smile and stay positive amid so much adversity sent your way. For that I am proud.

To Tony Lyte Robinson, you taught me what it means for a man to be a father, protector, and provider for his children. You were the first man to love me as I am and love me enough to correct me when I’m wrong. In speaking to me with love but unfiltered honesty you’ve opened up the path for me to continually