Category: journey

January 9, 2026

At Long Last

To finally walk in the light of a new dawn. To move to the beat of a new song that ushers my heart to sway. The sound of doves speak to the birth of awakened hope. We will never forget the road that took us here. The journey has made us strong. Our time to…
December 14, 2025

Smile Anyway

Roads paved in umber dust and broken gravel Result in stubbed toes Sandals do little to prevent discomfort But we smile anyway We converse for days While traveling paths that few would dare journey Our hands studied in the art of war But our lips have see more battle Love always, Ayesha
January 8, 2024

To The Top

From the bottom to the top is a short journey to those who didn’t come along for the ride. Be careful of who you let in the car. Best, Esha
December 29, 2023

My Thoughts: Fired

The best thing that ever happened to me was getting fired! Though the firing was mutual… long story. For the first time, I was granted an opportunity to live my life in a truthful manner. When I graduated college, I thought that the best road was the path of least resistance. I felt that anything…
October 1, 2023

Circumstances

Never be afraid to try! To try against all odds is more important than the challenges you face along the way. The struggles, tears, sadness, joy and perseverance is all a part of the journey. When you find yourself falling but getting back up. You find out what you’re truly made of and become the…
May 11, 2023

Newsletter: Thoughtful Words

May 2023 Volume 1 Issue 1 By Ayesha Montgomery Image by noeliebodin from Pixabay Since coming to Racine, I have discovered a wonderful hidden gem in the artistic community. I am appreciative of all the wonderful people that I was able to meet via the Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop. Last season, we hosted 5 sessions…
February 8, 2023

Spiritual Journey

Many people live and breath but they exist without purpose. They build homes with luxury in mind but no love to be found, creating structures without beams and forming roofs devoid of shingles. How does anyone thrive without a rhyme or reason? Pushing for tomorrow with no drive. Eating food that provides zero substance. Drinking…
January 7, 2023

Shoes

Some of the kindest people have been through the most excruciating journeys. Despite the smile on someone’s face you never know what they’ve overcome. So it’s best not to judge people based on their appearance or the shoes they wear. They might end up becoming the friend that uplifts them in their time of need.…
December 13, 2022

Open Journal Entry: The Bitter Truth About My Relationships

I want to paint this neat picture of myself sometimes. By portraying a person that doesn’t exist but that’s not me. I’m honest to a fault. I can’t run be hid filters. I’m not afraid to show my imperfections because I spend my time trying to overcome them or learning to love them. So this…