Welcome to OBSERVATIONS by Mimi Peterson. I am honored to be Racine’s newest Writer-In-Residence #17. Thank you Art Root for your advocacy of the Arts and Humanities; your support of the WIR program; your positive influence throughout Racine. Thank you to the inspiring – and aspiring – creative community. Each week while I occupy the…
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Fake it
Some people fake it until they make it Then, when they make it They forget to take the mask off
Wildflowers
I wanna be where there wildflowers grow Free and unbothered Growing without restrictions Invisible to the naked eye It takes a certain appreciation to be able to see the beauty of the wildflowers Unintentionally planted by man but spiritually planted by Mother Earth Representing collective consciousness and how we can be different yet thrive together…
Time
They say time flies when you’re having fun and slows down when you worry. Pondering on this, I have a theory. What if time is nonexistent and the saying is actually relative to how you actually feel and the frequency that emotions resides on? To my understanding (and beliefs), emotions are energies in motions. Feelings…
Heaven has visiting hours
I asked God for a sign, a sign to inform me if my prayers were being heard. I felt like I had a lot going on but no creativity. Aside from my daily routine of waking up, praying, affirming myself, working, building healthy relationships with family and friends. I’ve been showing up to be present…
Monsters in the dark Scared of my spiritual light The audacity
The joy of Summer
Summer, the season when the earth smells good. Beaming rays from the sun makes my skin tan and warm. Sunkissed for the backyard BBQ birthday celebration. Gathering with family and friends, laughing, exchanging stories, and dancing into the night. Deep breaths as I pause and take a moment to look up in the sky and…
Prayer and offerings
Family gathering for the living and deceased Table spread with savory foods, rich bread, and sweets A voided space between realms filled with laughter Candles lit for prayer, protection, and to guide our loved ones along the way Water poured into fancy glasses for libations and hydration Music playing to raise the frequency of the…
Writing with purpose
I remember years ago I told my cousin JaJuan Harris that I wanted to take writing poetry, stories, raps, and songs more seriously. He gave me literally the BEST advice a big cousin could give! He told me to make sure that I write with purpose. To not mislead people, be a bad influence, or…
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