an in-progress letter for an in-trouble relationship. tell me you love me… then show me the truth is just the same. no, revealing your hand to the world will do nothing but put us to shame. here — let me explain. i’m hoping in clarity, we’ll build a bridge over…

A soft resurrection A flickering of light A super blue moon A perpetual night Shoutout to Olivia VanGogh. A song we rarely sing A talk we never had A look in your eyes A reason to be sad Shoutout to Edgar Allen Poe. The lessons that we’ve lived And still…

Hi Annie, After taking the time to read what you had to say about Black people this morning, I responded to your post. At the very least, I was expecting to know that you had read it, and maybe heard your thoughts for a chance to better understand your position…

Hey Annie, thanks for sharing your perspective. Unfortunately, I think it is entirely unfair for a person who appears to be so far removed from the Black experience to make such conclusive statements about the behaviours of Black people operating in systems that have historically demonstrated a motive and a…

i have so much strength to withstand adversity. i’m proud of myself. KIRU ©2022

The word “no” is a powerful tool, and I will commit to using it consciously and responsibly. The word “no” is a powerful tool, and I will commit to using it consciously and responsibly. The word “no” is a powerful tool, and I will commit to using it consciously and…

way too much power. when has this ever been true? probably never. KIRU ©2022

I am open to learning more about who I am, and how I can bring value to every space I occupy. I am open to learning more about who I am, and how I can bring value to every space I occupy. I am open to learning more about who…

i’m here for myself. everything else is futile. who could change my mind? KIRU ©2022