Strength. Honestly, I have never felt strong as I clawed my way through the trials of life. Always another fight, something more to overcome with time and wisdom. I understand the need for hardship in life; I have become a much better writer after living through the hell of 2022. But I still would not…
Author: Joy Nibbs
I love food, psychology, neuroscience, writing, and community. I have two poetry collections; "Ramblings" and "Lilacs at Dawn". Tea Drinker | Spice Maker | Writer of Poems and Psychology Things
Naked Eyes Hold No Truth
Naked Eyes Hold No Truth I cover up my eyes Blinded by the lightHiding from your liesSheltered by the night I suppose this is my recompense. My redemption and salvation This is my consequenceOf seeking revelation Eyes left naked Mind left rawSoul left wastedHiding from the law This misery in my chest I wish I had never hidden you from…
Sunday Self Care: Buy Yourself Flowers
My brother got me flowers last week, and I reacted how I always react- with glee. I love flowers so much I could go an entire day without eating just to get some. And the ridiculous thing is, I love to eat as well. But why don’t I buy myself flowers? If I am being…
I want more moments of contentment in my life.
When your name is Joy, you hear more jokes about your supposed natural inclination than anything else. But here’s what I have found in the last five years of my life, being joyful is a practiced art form. It is not a natural state, well, at least not for me. In the last few months,…
The luxury of a moment of your time
The luxury of a moment of your time Give me a dull stone, and I will tell you of its originGive me a pretty flower, and I shall tell you of its roots But if you give me silver and gold, I have no place for such thingsA world covered in luxuries does not touch the…
Midnight Quesadilla
The perfect snack for the middle of the night. Midnight Quesadillas! Here’s what you will need for an awesome late-night snack. A cast iron pan or girdle A spatula Ingredients 1/2 cup of Mozzarella 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese 1 cup of cooked shredded chicken breast 1/4 cup of chopped onion (you can use fewer…
Mint on Lips
Mint on Lips I have dreamt of your lips The softness of your soul A sweet touch of your hands After each kiss, I lick my lipsWaiting for the aftertaste of youLike mint on lips
3-Ingredient Spicy Oven-Dried Tomatoes
Tomato Season is over, but that doesn’t mean you should give up that rich flavor. Spicy oven-dried tomatoes are more than just a topping on your salad. They can add flavor to your roast dish, pizzazz to your pasta, and much more. 3-Ingredient Spicy Oven-Dried Tomatoes Here’s my favorite recipe for spicy oven-dried tomatoes; you…
Kaffir Lily
Kaffir Lily Father planted his dreams deep in the soilWatered them daily with his hopes and aspirationsBut it must have been his last attempt at something realGrown from the hardship of ill intentions and desires His dreams grew like lilies down on the edge of a continentThey could not see beyond the color of his…
Sunday Self-Care: Let’s Stretch
Hello friends, it has certainly been a while since we last spoke. How are you doing? No seriously, how are you doing? Lately, my back has been in so much pain, part of me wants to call it old age, but the other part knows it’s chronic pain. For the last three weeks, I have…
Spice and Nice 