Society saysbutton up all the way to the topthat dress should be below your kneetuck those curves awaywearing red lipstick is for loose womenfishnet panty hose are for whores (or husbands)zip our lips if we want to be chosenpush our personality down so as not to offend We have been convinced that modesty will saveContinue reading “The Mythology of Modesty”
Author Archives: The Fyne Prynt
We Lose So Much
“For #NigelShelby, Whom I Did Not Know, But Love” We are such a sad and fearful people. We speak words that indicate that we want to be happy, filled with joy, have a peaceful + wonderful life. But our actions. Our actions speak much differently and certainly much louder. Because we are ashamed, we wantContinue reading “We Lose So Much”
dig in
on most days quiet consumption will suffice on other days being devoured with ravenous glee is the only way to be sated a look a caress a slight smile being loved loudly being possessed fully filled always in all ways you are mine i am yours Copyright © 2018 Tamika Brown and TheFynePrynt.com
you good (?)
“Check on your strong friend.” This has been on all my timelines the last several days. Initially, it struck me as “YESSS!!” but then it kept niggling at me. I understand that the sentiment behind it is to get us to check on that friend who is ‘always there when needed’, the one who alwaysContinue reading “you good (?)”
priority (?)
this. that. the other thing. ____________. ____________. you. Copyright 2018 Tamika Brown & thefyneprynt.com
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floating not floating drowning not drowning exactly but tossed you know? like a small boat caught suddenly in a big wave bobbling searching for the shore desperate for safety longing for you Copyright © 2018 Tamika Brown and TheFynePrynt.com
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with the brilliance of your smile with the vividness of your wit with the depth of your stroke with the audacity of your love cover me Copyright © 2018 Tamika Brown and TheFynePrynt.com Image: @ThaFynePrynt
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i walk away it is he who smiles it is i who is pleased Copyright © 2018 Tamika Brown and TheFynePrynt.com
Pouring Out
Life is truly about ebbing and flowing; ups and downs; giving and taking. But if we are not careful, if we do not take good care of ourselves we can end up flailing about, constantly searching for our buoyancy. And of course, when we flail, we run the risk of grabbing for anything in search ofContinue reading “Pouring Out”
never. again.
you f*cked her over filled her belly with excuses impregnated her with lies she gave birth to resentment to doubt to anger and a solemn promise never again. Copyright © 2017 Tamika Brown and TheFynePrynt.com
