Nomad woman Exhibition

I do not know …

I don’t know what is wrong with me so I don’t know how to fix me.
I don’t know who I am or where I belong in order to find the tribe of people who will completely and unconditionally accept and understand me.
From church organisations, educational institutions to musical or artistic explorations;
From African visitations, family expectations to globetrotting expeditions;
Historical lectures of torturous pasts, stories and tales of glorious kingdoms don’t last;
I still don’t know what is wrong with me, so I can fix me.
Redemption promise, washed in blood,
Why blood, why so much blood?! 😞
Brown, black, beige or orange.
Eniyan dudu, eniyan pupa, kilode?
Oh, Africa, I do not know what is wrong with me, so I can fix me.
Is it my muddied dirty skin?
Is it my tangled bushy thorny hair?
Is it the unholy liason with the fathers who steal my dignity over and over again?
Is it the casting away of her daughters, oh motherland?
Are you so ashamed of me, does my visage disgust you?
I do not know what is wrong with me so I can fix me;
Is it because I pray in a foreign tongue?
Are the gods angered that I turn my back on them?
Does the god of Iron despise the god of Abraham?
Are they at war with each other?
Oh, Abba Father, how will the truth be revealed?
Oh, what is wrong with me, so I can fix me?
Don’t know who I am, what I am! Church tells me I am a child of God, a holy priesthood and such lofty ideals;
Yet still like a stranger, imposter I feel in the midst of the congregation.
Oh why, oh why, oh, be at peace for now oh troubled soul.
I do not know what is wrong with me, so I can fix me!

© Lara Rose 2016

Written as part of my end of term assignment APD Leeds Beckett university.

A New Love…

 

 

A New Earth, a new love, a new month, a new flow of words, a universal purpose to love and be loved… © Lara Rose 2016

JUST DO IT! REST!! 💤😎

 

… so I read someplace, if you’re tired, rest, take a break, time out!! So not to quit but rest. So just do it, rest!!! 😊

What a month!!

 

What a tumultuous month
of change and uncertainty
yet we stand firmly with out feet
to the ground, we speak
keep moving, keep going
tis not the time to relent
tis the time to be defiant
we shall not quit
we shall overcome
light over darkness
joy over sorrow
love over hatred
good over evil

The light shall not be extinguished!
(Copyright Control) Lara Rose 22/07/2016

love is …

Smoothie: with iceberg lettuce topping

Simply place prepared fruit in a blender!! 😊

pineapple, blueberries n strawberries

Part blend, then add iceberg, ooo I added some ginger n lemon infusion and an ice cube too!!

iceberg topping

TENDING the TABLE — Discover

“I believe that our daily food choices are some of the most impactful choices we make when it comes to ethical and sustainable living.” Sasha Swerdloff’s blog showcases fresh, seasonal recipes and gorgeous food photography.

via TENDING the TABLE — Discover

…darkest moments…

Galleria L’Artiste:
“…darkest moments” © Lara Rose 2016

“Darkest moments, tis a paradox, twas overcome by light, like the end of a tunnel on a bright summer day, yay darkness revealeth the smallest ember, even the most miniscule star… © Lara Rose 20/06/16

colours