Happy National Poetry Month!

I'm so excited that today is the first day of National Poetry Month! As I have been working diligently to complete my second book of poetry, I am always inspired by the musings of others. I was speaking to an old friend not to long ago and they reminded me of a lovely poem by Langston Hughes entitled To Artina. This poem happens to be one of my favorites.

To Artina

I will take your heart.
I will take your soul out of your body
As though I were God.
I will not be satisfied
With the touch of your hand
Nor the sweet of your lips alone.
I will take your heart for mine.
I will take your soul.
I will be God when it comes to you.

To check out other poems that I go wild for stop by The Word Library, my new blog dedicated to my creative writing efforts as well as a place to honor brilliant creative's that I admire. Be sure to subscribe and follow, I want to know that you were there!

Do you have a favorite poem?

Miss Know It All

Happy National Poetry Month!

Monday Message...

I love this song by Jill Scott this is one of my favorite Monday anthems. Be encouraged in your day today. Your pushing forward is helping someone else to do the same. ENJOY!





What's getting you through your day today?


Miss Know It All

Monday Message...

I'm Loosin' It!

I'm very excited so I will just cut to the chase...As I mentioned in my post I'm Coming Out I have made the commitment to "start a journey that will lead me to a tighter waistline and a healthier, happier lifestyle" well I joined Weight Watchers. My goal last week was to make sure that I "tracked" or wrote down every food item and drink that passed my lips. Surprisingly I did it. They say that "tracking" is the key to the success of the Weight Watchers program. And I WANT SUCCESS! So, I did it and I am proud to say that I LOST 6.6 pounds! Just four more pounds and I will have met my first goal of 10 pounds. Yaaay me! I even got to eat these!

Scrumptious sugar - free cupcakes! Imagine that. This week I will incorporate exercise and see how that works out. P90x here I come!

What are your tips, triumphs and tricks for weight loss success?

Miss Know It All

I'm Loosin' It!