STACEY MUHAMMAD

First Thought After Seeing You Smile.

by Warsan Shire

come with every wound

and every woman you've ever loved

every lie you've ever told

and whatever it is that keeps you up at night

every mouth you've ever punched in

all the blood you've ever tasted

come with every enemy you've ever made

and all the family you've ever buried

and every dirty thing you've ever done

every drink that's burnt your throat

and every morning you've woken

with nothing and no one

come with all your loss

your regrets, sins

memories

black outs

secrets

come with all the rot in your mouth

and that voice like needle hitting record

come with your kind eyes and weeping knuckles

come with all your shame

come with your swollen heart

NAACP led  march protesting brutality against African Americans. 

New York City during World War I. One of the many banners read: “Mr. President, why not make America safe for democracy?”

My apologies, just seeing your message. Truly honored that you're inspired by anything I'm striving to do. Thank you!  

A cohesive working partnership may not be possible with your cousin. My experience has been that embarking upon a film project is an "intimate" experience that must be shared with people we feel good about working with.  Communication is key! I'd speak openly and honestly with him / her about the importance of working together in a productive, peaceful manner. If that works, wonderful. If not, move on, wish him / her the very best, support their efforts, but work with people you work well with!

Good luck