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Knew of me


Walked in shattered,

Plastered to pew,

 shadow black,

back row 3 to the right,

Looking for immunity in community,

Only to find more scrutiny,

Black sheep,

Cracked heart,

Hiding behind wide smile hefty laugh,

Extrovert willing to try something new,

My story became Judas,

Giving away stenches of grief,

Foul fragrance of bad bandages,

Doesn’t really attract friends,

I hoped exposing myself,

Would allow me to find something deeper,

Than myself,

Transparency left me for dead.

Stone,

"Can’t believe you threw that baby out with the bath water"

Stone,

"Serial Fornicator".

Stone,

Stop running away from me

I'm really a saint hiding behind sinner clothes,

love me the way you Jesus loved you,

please,

I'm a bloodied woman,

here's my issue,

 I'm still alone.

Now, shadow black corner 3 rows to right

All that is left is what they knew of me.

Nothing.

 

 

 

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ycross24

Hi! My name is Ymani Cross. I am 24 years old and I am currently in school for expressive art therapy! I love to write, volunteer, and laugh. I believe in helping people expressing themselves and healing through transparency, art, and freedom.Although I was an active spoken word member in high school, I haven't really been involved with any slams in my undergraduate career. I would like to change that so that is why I'm here. Look for community in creativity and constructive criticism! God Bless. <3

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