Queen's Korner

It's been a year since Celeste and I met. We decided our introduction to one another would not be a fling. Instead, we kept in touch and visited each other frequently. Between both of us, we made eight trips back and forth from Miami to New York. I must say I never thought long-distance relationships were possible or even productive, but we've managed quite well. Celeste and I decided that we would be willing to maintain our relationship as long as we were able to see other people. We embraced and adopted a polyamory relationship. She now has one other girlfriend and a guy friend, and I have two other girlfriends that I met in NY. Meeting with Celeste opened up the portal for women to come forth to me. Before, it was never so easy. I'm very excited about my future that lies ahead. I have come out of the shell I was once in, thanks to Celeste. I am no longer shy or so introverted. However, I have learned to balance my interactions and make sure I take care of myself. Li...

Lionel surprised me with a grand day at the beach; boat rides, music, and fun. He planned for us to spend the day together. He realized that I was smitten with Celeste and he was excited for me, but warned that she might be trouble. Miami's made for one night stands and hookups. No one comes here looking for love, nor do they rarely find it. By sunset, we were heading to Lionel's buddies' beach house. They had planned a gambling night, and a few ladies were joining them. I didn't bother to ask Celeste if she wanted to join us because I figured she would be busy, although she didn't seem too occupied, because she kept texting me. Text: Celeste- Hey bae hows it going I wanna get into you tonight Amber- Hey, I'm hanging with Lionel and his buddies at the beach house. Celeste- Cool me, and Lolita can come through and crash what's the address? I knew she was not going to let up until I sent the address. So, I checked with Lionel first to see if he wou...

The night was long and full of passionate lovemaking. I had never had so many orgasms in one night! Celeste knew her way around the yoni. As she lay there in crisp white linen sheets, her beautiful chocolate skin gleamed as the sun-kissed her. The way she lay there so gracefully, I didn't want to disturb her, so I watched a little longer as she slept in my arms. Every breath she took, my heart emulated. I don't want these moments to end. As I adjusted myself, she dug herself deeper into my chest. She began to moan and slowly opened her eyes. "Good Morning, Beautiful." She spoke, and I smiled. 'Morning Love.' We both knew that whatever this was, we had to follow up with it. Our eyes agreed. She raised a finger and traced my lips with it as she bit her bottom lip. I knew what she wanted. "Celeste, we gotta get up, you know. Your friend will be here any minute." She just shook her head as she responded. 'I see I will have to teach you how to l...

The tears fall, and the pain aches my heart What happened to us? We were supposed to be forever I gave you my heart and you gave me your ass to kiss I was faithful, and you pushed me away constantly seeking the love of other women Sweet conversations, Sexting, Messaging You found comfort in them Even though you had it all in me Time and time, you would hurt me And I let you, One, day he will change I said, I waited week after week month after month Year after year, then finally I realized you didn't want to change It was not mistakes but choices you had made To break my heart over and over again  So, who am I to allow this? I am Queen I can't settle for this peasantry, even though I love you so This pain is so surreal, and I can't believe that we are here TPO's and court dates, divorce on the way And I can't stop it!! I love you and gave you my heart And You gave me your ass to Kiss I showed you the world of consc...

We enter this world with a vengeance Ready to take on anything that stares us in the face Then Life deals us a hand with twists and turns Traumas, devastations, situations that scar us Even still we Press, not knowing what tomorrow holds Yet we know we can’t quit For the drive and the ambition inside won’t allow no such things So, we gravitate towards rituals and elements within the earth to balance Grounding our souls, we take control and begin to search within ourselves Peeling off every layer of life that has be imprinted on us There is still anger, frustration, and confusion within We pray for brighter days and release, yet we are told Hold on, we can handle every situation we are given So, we SCREAM, loud, louder and louder hoping someone will truly hear us Don’t look at our strength or the trails that we’ve blazed, instead see our tears And the pain behind all the glory… We have done treacherous things To make ends meet, feed our families, and ful...

Dearest Fellow Warrior, From the day I heard your voice I knew that my life had changed. Your voice spoke to my soul and then my heart. I was a 13 year old girl who had experienced unpleasurable pain. Molestation, abandonment, rejection, betrayal; a life I never expected. I had already escaped death three times; at birth with viral meningitis and then two electrical house fires. Yet I continued on because it was all that my spirit knew. I felt I was all alone until that one faithful day, when I heard this song called “Brenda’s Got a Baby”. I remembered how hearing you tell Brenda’s story reminded me of my own. The strength in your voice gave me hope to carry on. I had to hear more from this new rapper that society had labeled a gangster. It began to make sense.. the path I was on and the one you were currently within. Although our lives were quite different they were one in the same. Parallel living is what we were experiencing. I began to realize that I knew you,...