Love....

Loc's. Love. Curl's. Love. Braids. Love. 

Afro's. Love. Fades. Love. Dreads. 

Love. Twist. Love. Coils. Love. 
Exciting Amazing Beauty!! 

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Love
all natural beauty!

Confidence

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onfidence is a funny thing. It often comes and goes like the sun and the rain. It's not seasonal, but it sure feels like a quick change in the weather. The way it comes and goes without notice or reason. Some times there is a burst of it, like the sunshine. Sometimes it just fades away. Often times it takes work, nurturing and care. But all that hard work is o' so worth it in the end. Because what you end up with is an amazing feeling of self pride, love and admiration for who you are inside and out. Love it, hold on to it and embrace it. Confidence.   

~ Author: Karen @ Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog

I See It All - by Dwayne P. Carter

I See It All

I see it in your eyes
You can't hide what they speak
I see it in your smile
Happiness at every sight of me
I see it in your walk
A slow smooth seductive stride
I see it in your emotions
Sometimes you try to control or hide
I see it in your prescence
Unflinching beautiful with soul
I see it in your passion
Staying strong in a world so cold
I see it in your life
Dealing with joy, oppression, and pain
I see you as an undeniable Queen
Who in this world keep me sane

By: Dwayne P. Carter
Unique Existence

Poetry by Dwayne P. Carter

The Woman

Your smile is earth’s sunshine
Your laughter is my favorite song
Your voice is the greatest instrument
Your words have calmed raging storms
Your heartbeat plays a perfect rhythm
Your love will remain immeasurable
Your eyes speak an Angel’s truth
Your mind strengthens a weary soul
Your body is the most beautiful statue
Your walk carries a mesmerizing stride
Your presence is my light by day & moon by night
You are the spirit that gives life its will to survive

Dwayne P. Carter
Unique Existence

Spoken Word - Alicia Keys

Thank you Sergio, from Runway Wonderland for sharing this. It is a spoken word piece from Ms. Alica Keys
called "Prisoner of Words."

Poetry from Als Simmons

Thank you Als for submitting your poetry and for this peaceful photo. Look below her photo, to read her poem - Stripped down like Nature

Me
Stripped down like nature
To the naked depths
And makeup-less core
Imperfections revealed
Scars of Life
Birth and Death
Celebrated

My roots have been planted
Deep within every crevice
Of the Earth’s floor
My Life has become
Part of Life’s Lore
I’ve been
Stripped down like nature

My Self-consciousness
Exposed
Only to realise
My doubts make me human
Rough edges and random quirks
Transforms to uniqueness
Stripped down like nature
Silence is revealing

I am me
Only one
Stripped down like nature
Changing like the seasons
By the many actions and externalities
Transformed but not lost
Aged yet still youthful
Moulded to the will of the transparent

Fate I believe
Altered and shaken
Renewed never crushed
Stripped down like nature
My Identity
Where I’ve come from
Where I’m going
Strengthened by will not might
Secure

Stripped down like nature
Uncovered
By the wisdom of living
Contained by the traditions
Of unknown mysteries and
Acknowledged belief
Cloaked by a thousand prayers
And endless whisperings

My nakedness touching
Pressing on bare earth
My arms
Stroked by subtle trees
And the delicate branches
Of conviction
My essence is caressed by the
Eternal wind of Faith
Stripped down like nature
I am me and me is One

14th April, 2009

- from Als Simmons
Her blog: Theories of Anything