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“Like Love” – Self-Love Poem by Georgia St. Jones

Posted by strange on February 7, 2018
"Like Love" - Self-Love Poem by Georgia St. Jones

Like Love

Treating yourself is nice, but

Have you ever looked in the mirror
And immediately smiled at your reflection
Like seeing an old friend for the first time in months?
The eye contact feels like home
The familiarity feels like the beach
You’re warm and calm
Your skin is kissed by a honey-color light
Treating yourself is nice, but

Posted in: Georgia St. Jones | Tagged: black author, black poet, self love, self love poem, self love poem by georgia, self love poem georgia st jones, the strange is beautiful

“And Through Her Eyes She is Whole” – Short Story by Georgia St. Jones

Posted by strange on January 24, 2018
"And Through Her Eyes She is Whole" - Short Story by Georgia St. Jones

Grass blades stick into her skin as she lay on her back, completely bare. She sinks into the ground beneath her and can feel the Earth move in sync with her own breathing. Her eyes open to see the infinite blue above and stares into the eyes of melancholy while remembering the times she’s been here before.

Posted in: Georgia St. Jones | Tagged: black author, creative writing, female black author, inner strength, love, poc author, self care, short story, strength, the strange is beautiful, woc author

Just Remember to Breathe…

Posted by strange on September 19, 2017

Just Remember to Breathe…

I hold my breath when I get stressed out.

Posted in: Georgia St. Jones | Tagged: black author, black poet, essay, gentrification, gentrification and depression, poverty and depression, the strange is beautiful

Just Remember to Breathe

Posted by strange on August 15, 2017

Just Remember to Breathe…

I hold my breath when I get stressed out.

Posted in: Georgia St. Jones | Tagged: black author, black poet, black writer, depression, essay, gentrification, gentrification and depression, georgia st. jones, poverty, poverty and depression, the effects of gentrification, the strange is beautiful

Feeling Not Enough: Spoken Word with Georgia St. Jones

Posted by strange on July 18, 2017

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Georgia St. Jones is a musician, poet, artist and staff contributor for The Strange is Beautiful. Follow her here: Instagram, SoundCloud.

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