Elikem’s Corner: Peace

I truly believe good things come in threes

Like the trifecta or Holy Trinity 

So here are three examples of how you’ve been my peace: 

 

Peace

The immediate, instantaneous feeling that rushes through my body whenever you utter your favorite phrase “you know I got you”

it was terrifying in the beginning 

Despite all my attempts to hide it and push you away, you persisted 

I don’t even know what to do with all these feelings 

Nor do I have the words to properly express 

Because honestly, I’ve never felt or seen such intentional love 

A love that was determined 

A love that was comforting and steadfast 

A love that allowed me to be free 

A love that required nothing but me being my full, authentic, Black self

You see, them other niggas were all talk 

But you… you were bout that action 

 

Peace

The immediate, instantaneous feeling that rushes through my body whenever you plant your lovely cheek, forehead, cheek, nose, chin combo 

It’s always been the little things 

somehow you always knew what to do

The glances 

Random singing sessions 

Breathing exercises 

Late night conversations 

Endless yet effortless attempts to see my smile 

Suffocating hugs on the bad days 

Pep talks and gassing my head 

You’ve never folded

Always making time even when it seemed damn near impossible

 

Peace

The immediate, instantaneous feeling that rushes through my body whenever I look into your eyes 

Your existence, your entire being 

You’re the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen

I’m certain God took Her time crafting you 

The way your eyes light up when you talk about things that you love 

The way you smell 

The way you continue to persist despite all of the odds being stacked against you 

Those deep and extremely thought out life plans

Your selflessness and commitment to your friends 

Your ability to remain levelheaded 

Your patience and understanding 

Your dedication to building a sustainable future

Your drive and ability to always get shit done, correctly and damn near effortlessly 

Your impeccable music taste 

Your smooth and warm back 

Your soothing voice 

I thank God for you 

And I will forever be grateful that I got to experience you 

So, my love:

I hope that you never forget that you are appreciated 

But in case you do, I wrote this just for you 

Oh how I love you