Faylita Hicks

I’ve held onto to so many poems for so long. Too long. This year is all about letting go of my old belief systems & stepping into the woman I’ve always wanted to be. I’ve got a ton of new work out already this year but here is one section of the piece from my Poetry manuscript “Onyx Wanderer.” You can read the rest in the Rumpus online. Link in bio! #poetry #enough #poetrycommunity #poeticjustice #igpoet #igpoets #igpoetrycommunity #pocpoets #nonbinary #litpoets #therumpusmag (at San Marcos, Texas)

The insecurities are always there but then I remember I have a responsibility to myself & others to live my best life. So now backing down. Tonight’s gonna be fun! #Showtime #HipHop (at The Morgue Bar and Grill)

Fresh out the bag. • • • #freshcut #newhair #thirstythursday #hiphopunderground (at The Square - San Marcos)

Got let go from my job at Amazon at 12pm. Had a job interview by 1:40pm. Here’s tonight sign up list for the Open Mic courtesy of the former day job. #PoetsWhoHustle #HustleLife #openmic #openmicnight (at Buzz Mill San Marcos)

The hardest part abt struggling is remembering how to live. So many things will try to keep you from joy— financial struggles, relationship issues, physical pain— they will all try to distract you. But you have to remember that you are still alive and that there are beautiful things in the world. Wonderful moments waiting for you when you’re ready. • • • #realtalk #depression #getyours #findingjoy #dancing #beautifulmoments #live (at San Marcos, Texas)

At @aquabrew feeling sexy. ••• It’s been awhile since I’ve felt attractive. Living in a town of college students, it’s hard to find people I’m interested in dating but tonight I’m just feeling myself. I feel hopeful. Sometimes, you just need to put on some heels and go get loose. • • • #sexy #thickfit #sexyfit #feelingmyself #qpoc #nonbinary #heels #curvyfashion #curvydiva #curvyfit #getittogether #getfree (at AquaBrew)

New photos in the upcoming issue of @five2onemag ! * I want to tell you that it’s always fun, the whole being a creative thing, but’s it not. It’s hard. So hard that most days I feel like I’m treading water. I’ve lost a lot in the last year, trying to pursue my passion but also gained so many opportunities. My photography is actually going to be in a magazine! What?! That’s exciting and I want to share that with you, hoping you understand that my depression is never going to stop me from trying to push forward. I’m broke but I’m growing. #DarkLight #ComingSoon #GetYours • • • #mobilephotography #artistlife #artistrent #depression #blackphotographers #five2onemagazine #blackandwhitephotos #printmagazine (at San Marcos, Texas)

Change is inevitable. 👑😍👑 • • • #blackgirlmagic👑 #queerwomenofcolor #professionalwriter #transformation #blackgirlmagic #baldblackbeauty #baldblackbeauties #instapoet #instapoets (at Buzz Mill San Marcos)

Back down memory lane! (2017) #selfies #selfportrait (at San Marcos, Texas)

👑🎤👑 I do it all. Poetry. Hip-Hop. Fitness. Photography. Everything. And I’m booking... #catchmeifyoucan DM for pricing info or email [email protected] • • • #NowBooking #mobilephotographer #selfportrait #goddessvibes #queenstatus #blackwomenbelike #blackgirlmagic #entrepreneur #blackentrepreneur #blackentertainment #plussizemodels #plussizefashion #instapoet #instapoem #instapoetrygram #naturalhair #fashionblogger #queerwomenofcolor #professionalwriter (at San Marcos, Texas)

I didn’t win the 72 Hour Film Fest but I did get the awesome cut soooo... still a win?🤔☺️

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👑❤️👑 DANGER • • • #Danger #mobilephotographer #mobilephotography #selfportrait #bisexuallighting a

👑🤣👑 The last of my kind... #selfportrait #bisexuallighting #Conversions (at San Marcos, Texas)

👑 From my poem “Tap Tao” dedicated to Dj’s & women everywhere. Go get your crown. • • • #queenstatus #instapoem #instapoetry #instapoetrygram #instapoetrygram #poetry #blaxckgirlmxgick #hoodwitchshit #goddessvibes #wednesdaywisdom (at San Marcos, Texas)

About #ElPaso 😍😍😍 @valentines_kitchen • • • #BoneMarrow #ValentinesKitchen #ElPaso #GoodFood #foodblogger #ontheroad #goodeats #bordercuisine #numnums (at Valentine's Kitchen & Bar)

I’m learning that the risk is totally worth the reward. 🙏🏽 This past weekend, I toured with the roomie @symmatreedyr & hit up stages in El Paso, Tx+ Phoenix, AZ+ Las Cruces, NM. I did original music & Poetry & even got to see my lil sis! It was good. It was possible. It was all I’ve ever wanted to be able to do freely. • • • #blxckgirlmxgick #selfies #sunlight #blackwomenbelike #blackwomen #tourlife #travelblogger #ontheroad #instapoet #instapoets #spokenword #ArtIsAlive (at El Paso, Texas)