What's on my mind‪?‬ perry

Zuri wanted to know about her father's death. She knew Aunt Ebele would tell her the whole truth. Zuri was finally ready to hear the whole truth. Zuri and Aunt Ebele found themselves in a prolonged silence, punctuated only by the occasional cooing and laughter of Minkah. A spring storm had unexpectedly arisen, its ferocity evident in the unrelenting sway of the trees under the onslaught of wind and rain, visible through the window.Breaking the silence, Zuri turned to Aunt Ebele, "May I pose a...

Zuri prepared herself to disclose a profound truth to Aunt Ebele: Minkah possessed the third eye.Zuri's emotions welled up slowly, a solitary tear tracing its path down her cheek. Aunt Ebele cradled Minkah in one arm, drawing closer to Zuri. She clasped Zuri's hand gently and encouraged her, saying, "Speak your truth, child."Support the Show.

Zuri’s burden of concern was already substantial. Her cherished Aunt Ebele introduced an additional element: it’s us.Support the Show.

Zuri was determined to investigate every possible avenue to uncover which faction of her family had placed a target on her child’s back. Regardless of the outcome, she was resolute in her decision to raise Minkah, instilling in him a blend of motherly wisdom, common sense, and trust. She was acutely aware that the issue of trust would be a challenging one to address.She also recognized that growing up in Mississippi would pose its unique set of difficulties for her son. Her burdens were alrea...

Upon the revelation that her son possessed the third eye, Zuri’s initial joy gave way to apprehension. Instead of savoring the moment, she found herself consumed by thoughts of the potential envy and animosity her son might encounter. Moreover, she feared that his unique gift could make him a target for violence at the hands of white supremacists. The question lingered: which side of the family had unwittingly bestowed this mysterious and perilous curse upon her child?Support the Show.

Zuri dutifully provided breakfast for her husband, while Minkah was nourished by his mother’s milk. Unbeknownst to her, Zuri’s mother, an early morning visitor, would inadvertently complete the formula.Support the Show.