A Poem by Tyneisha Ternent a.k.a. Ty the Poetess
Community
community to me
is a marvelous noun
something we create ourselves and want to be around
people, places, or things can provide a sense of community
community and support go hand-in-hand for me
not the ones i grew up around
but the ones who helped me grow
community should equal a safe place
whether i am feeling high or low
a place where i can both shed my tears
and announce my accomplishments
a place where i don’t feel judged
and will forever find comfort in
community can be a best friend’s arms
or the lunch room at my workplace
community can be the locals i just met at my favorite coffee shop
or the rec center my youngest brother used to play basketball in
a community can include lifelong members or new friends or online groups
what matters most
is that these people, places, or things i can depend
but, i warn myself
to be careful who i let into my community
as some people, places or things
are harmful and can spread negativity to tear down my immunity
i am open, but be cautious
i am loving, but be smart
and always remember
not everyone has my heart
i am proud of the community i have found
i breathe easily knowing that i have found places to fit in
because i understand that some people never get to enjoy this feeling
@tythepoetess recently released ‘Bearing Fruit’, a collection of poems that are organized by the trimesters of her pregnancy, sharing her journey to motherhood with us.
The book is currently in the Top 5 on Amazon for female poetry. It’s a wonderful read and a great present for your loved ones.
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