Cowries & Spiked Tea: A Collection of Poems and Raw Thoughts

By Essmorra and Iris M. Williams

"I consider myself a multi-dimensional writer. I write poetry and short stories. Writing is a release; it is self-liberation. I feel free to write down any idea I want because I can. I feel like I'm able to express myself through every emotion and experience I've personally walked through or witnessed. I

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Butterfly Typeface
• Release date: Nov 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9781962446099

Book preview

First of My Name

Essmorra.

First and last of my name.

I am the original.

Master of all my pieces.

Queen. Pioneer. Poetic priestess.

MUVA

As I stretch out

I can’t help but think

about this majestic moment

that we manifested with true Black love.

I’m a Life-giver,

portal,

muva,

umi,

hooyo.

And best of all

Prince Mdjai’s mommy.

Excited about our new addition

to our kingdom.

Excited to see our creation.

Excited to glow and grow in love with you

more each day.

We’re ready for your

grand entrance.

Ready to love you past the

many moons and stars.

The universe has concocted

Black love and

look at what we started.

For Idella Khalifah

PURGE

Purging poems

from

my soul.

Opening up.

Letting it go!

Some shit new, some shit old.

As long as it doesn’t have a hold

on my growth.

Facing my truth to keep it real,

so that my mind can finally be still.

So I’m purging poems out of