Bianca Carmo

“knowing your power
is what creates
humility.
not know your power
is what creates
insecurity.”
― Nayyirah Waheed, Salt

“he laid down his pen
after a few moments.
and there were no marks
on the corner of the page.
where his hand
had been resting.

the ink had run dry.

there was nothing.

nothing left.”
― Lili Reinhart, Swimming Lessons: Poems

“a lie is simply a lie. it draws its strength from belief. stop believing in what hurts you. –”
― Nayyirah Waheed, salt.

“if i write what you may feel but cannot say. it does not make me a poet. it makes me a bridge. and i am humbled and i am grateful to assist your heart in speaking. - grateful”
― Nayyirah Waheed, Salt