Your crown cannot be snatched from your head, fear not;
Conversations with angels and the gentle ones who came before,
These are maps to guide your crawling, then your toddling.
As you learn what your purpose is, cling to paths,
That tug at your heartstrings and make you feel like
You’ve struck gold, these directions will illuminate your path until
Freefall is less daunting, getting lost in the forest pleasant,
Grasping in the dark more thrilling, and blazing paths, adventure,
And even now when you feel no fear, bullseye, that’s
The spot to stop and take inventory of your found treasure.
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Besides people-watching and navigating the strange world of adulting, Gracia Oletsa, the Nairobi-based filmmaker creates community through art. Gracia Oletsa is a magician and words are her playground. When Gracia isn’t neck-deep in birth work, she brings stories to life through musical poetry and a sense of humor that functions against all odds.