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Rayven Holmes

Rayven Holmes

How Far I’ve Come

Originally published at rayvenholmes.com on August 12th, 2024.

Aug 12

black and white image of a pier, a distant viewpoint, looking back on the journey

Aug 12

Rayven Holmes

Grief — A Year Later

Originally published at rayvenholmes.com on July 21st, 2024.

Jul 21

A light brown arm featuring a tattoo of a book that is open to the last page. On the last page are a set of red fingerprints in the shape of a heart.

Jul 21

Rayven Holmes

Freedom and Grief

Originally published at rayvenholmes.com on June 22nd, 2024.

Jun 22

A Black Power fist is raised, a shackle around the wrist is crumbling, in the background the American flag is etched with red, green, and yellow. The word free is in white with the word ish in red, green, and yellow. The word Juneteenth is at the bottom, also in red, green, and yellow lettering.

Jun 22

Rayven Holmes

Take the Time

Originally published at rayvenholmes.com on June 13th, 2024.

Jun 13

A bed with wrinkled sheets sits alone, its owner no where around, illuminated by the soft yellow glow of a bedside lamp. It waits to greet the one who seeks rest.

Jun 13

Rayven Holmes

Battle of Wills — Grief in Poetry

Originally published at rayvenholmes.com on May 21st, 2024.

May 22

black and white photo of a chess game before play has begun, the pieces gaze upon each other unsure of who will emerge victorious

May 22

Rayven Holmes

Flowers in the Attic: A Reflection on Extended Family Trauma

Originally published on March 17th, 2024 at rayvenholmes.com

Mar 18

Image of an attic filled with old and forgotten items.

Mar 18

Rayven Holmes

From the Ground Up — 2024 Garden Plan

Originally published at rayvenholmes.com on February 29th, 2024.

Mar 1

A close up of a seed starter tray. Little green sprouts emerge from the rich dark soil hoping to one day grow into majestic plants.

Mar 1

Rayven Holmes

Another Trip Around The Sun: Birthday Reflections

Originally published on February 17th, 2024 at rayvenholmes.com.

Feb 17

A birthday cake full of lit candles sits is being held while the surrounding area is eclipsed in darkness.

Feb 17

Rayven Holmes

Unseized Potential — Musings on the Ones Who Got Away

Originally posted on January 31st, 2024 at rayvenholmes.com

Jan 31

A black and white image of a dandelion full of wishes and potential.

Jan 31

Rayven Holmes

Splintered Personality: Healing the Versions of Myself

Originally on January 17th, 2024 at rayvenholmes.com.

Jan 17

$A black and white image of shattered glass or ice. The splintered lines serve as a metaphor for the way we are fractured as we move through life collecting trauma wounds.$

$A black and white image of shattered glass or ice. The splintered lines serve as a metaphor for the way we are fractured as we move through life collecting trauma wounds.$

Jan 17

Rayven Holmes

Rayven Holmes

Mom. Writer. Unapologetically Opinionated. Find more musings at rayvenholmes.com

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