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Queen

Adjust your crown.

By Brooklyn BellaPublished 3 months ago 2 min read

I’ll never look for another human

to pick me

and that’s fine.

I’ll lay alone,

thankful for the peace in me I find.

Bet it’s real lonely

in that bed without his arms,

wrapped around my waist

I bet no other woman beside him

Compares to our bond

His ego,

His lack of self-love

makes his presence a waste.

Never looking back,

never holding grudges against me because of him,

that’s whack.

I’d rather sit on my throne

and conquer this world alone.

Lather myself in honey,

wear fake diamonds

Pretend I have no money

Keep the ones that tell me how they really feel

At least I won’t have to wonder if the people

with access to me are really real.

When I’m not surrounded by the finer things

When things are looking down

I’ll keep a close eye on who truly sticks around.

Remind myself how precious

each minute being alive is.

That healing isn’t linear

but someone who lacks emotional depth is.

And if that’s who they wanna be forever

that’s their business.

Praying doesn’t make you spiritual,

and making mistakes

doesn’t make you the devil.

Sometimes you gotta leave them where they are

to get yourself

to the next level.

It’s okay, queen,

you tried your best

to open his eyes,

to mend what was wrong with truth

He wasnt ready for yet.

Don’t beat yourself up,

adjust your crown.

If he didn’t hear you then,

what makes you think

He’ll listen now?

This is a new beginning,

a chapter you never knew.

The universe had plans

some things are just

bigger than you.

And that’s cool.

You can’t fix something

you didn’t break.

But you can always remember

your life

is what you make it.

You’re a queen.

Forget what these men who hate themselves tell you you are.

With that intelligence and pretty face,

you’re bound to go far.

Yeah, you’re a star

don’t dim your light

thinking that a man is the moon.

The moon watches YOU dream.

Your flaws are your beauty,

you’re more than what a man sees.

Protect your body,

shield your peace.

Not everyone deserves your energy.

Guard your heart,

but let it bloom

the right love won’t rush,

it’ll make room.

You’re made of grace,

of thunder and calm.

Biblically created,

protected by God himself and Psalms.

So stand tall, queen,

and if they ever make you feel like nothing,

never forget

It’s factual and written in time that

you are blessed.

inspirational

About the Creator

Brooklyn Bella

Writer and dreamer weaving poems of love, grief and growth. My work blends resilience with magic, creating whimsical, anime inspired visions that center Black voices. <3

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  • Sandy Gillman3 months ago

    This is so powerful, a beautiful mix of strength, healing, and self-worth.

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