You are always cautioned Of the path that leads to Nowhere But what of the one That leads you back to you? What of that jagged road with looming trees? What of the bloodied soles trailing predators nigh? Is there no warning on the trek to self-discovery?

This is my first publication outside of my own book! The wonderful Anastacia-Renee sent me the submission call for this some months ago, so I submitted my lil' poem. And, what do ya know, it was selected! Check out NILVX's fall issue and get your copy on October 1st! I'll be getting one for myself (and Moms)! Small milestones, baby!