March 30th was my half birthday. I have been 20 for half a year. I spent the beginning of my teenage years dreaming about what it means to be 20. I even mapped out each year of my twenties and knew I had an ample amount of time to fulfill these dreams. However, before I… Continue reading To the Girls Entering their 20 Somethings…
Author: Dzaunta
My name is D’Zaunta Jones. I really love to write, express ideas, and be creative with my words. I was inspired to create this blog as a way to share different ideas and document changing moments in my life. I love feedback and intriguing discussion. Don't be afraid to give feedback or add your two scents to the various topics I discuss.
I am still Black without Struggle
It’s 8 pm on a random Thursday night. My best friend and I spent the day dragging our feet through dreadful lectures, getting stomped out by the stress of finals, and trying our best to enjoy bland dining hall food. Because our dorm is the only place we can escape, we immediately returned and began… Continue reading I am still Black without Struggle
Moving: On & Up!
As I maneuver through this journey called life, I feel like I’m living in a tv show that continues to get renewed for a new season. Maybe it’s the writer in me constantly romanticizing the world, but each season has a unique plot, a new theme, and new life lessons. I have learned many things… Continue reading Moving: On & Up!
You Are Still THAT Girl!
I was stuck in limbo and fought to get out. Stuck in the middle of two realities and felt a lot of uncertainties. I spent my days drifting through the white haze, not sure which direction will lead me to me. It’s a peculiar feeling to be stuck. You know, the stuck that’s like an… Continue reading You Are Still THAT Girl!
Proud Daddy’s Girl
My father and I were always very close. We’re still close but when I was younger we were inseparable. He was my hero, my knight, and shining armor, and the king to my princess palace. He made my world as frictionless as possible. He slew the dragons that tried to disrupt my peace and got… Continue reading Proud Daddy’s Girl
The Reassuring Innocence of a Caterpillar
Laying in a field. The sharp and edged grass is cushioning my body from the ground beneath me. I’m attempting to escape the world that ever so fails to notice me. Just me and the breeze that brushes my skin and the sounds of the leaves escaping. I crave to be alone when a tiny… Continue reading The Reassuring Innocence of a Caterpillar
A Memory
A short story about a summer memory. This became one of my favorite pieces that I wrote for my creative writing class.
Rooting For Everyone Black —Ways You Can Help
As the days slowly go by, protests continue to fill the streets and social media is on a complete Blackout. And when I say blackout, I am referring to the amount of coverage I see about BLACK issues and the BLACK lives matter movement. It is truly inspiring to see my people from all over… Continue reading Rooting For Everyone Black —Ways You Can Help
Here’s the QuaranTea!
As I write this piece, I have realized that it is now three something in the morning, the only beings that are awake are me, the birds, and my computer screen. Most of the time, the house is still and all noises fade into a thick silence. However, in this isolation, the random laughter I… Continue reading Here’s the QuaranTea!
If Freedom Don’t Ring, The Chopper Will Sing.
This is what I have to say about the current state and daily battles as a Black person living in America. I am tired of of not feeling heard. I was emotional writing this but as a writer this is my way to cope and connect with my people.
Inside of DZaunta's Changing World. 