I Am the Fire is a collection of poetry for women of color who aspire to live a life beyond generational poverty. The emotionally charged poetry and essays flow together into a story that challenges the reader to tap into their vulnerability to find their inner strength. It is an intimate voyeuristic view of a life, but it is also a story from the perspective of many women of color who are raised in urban poverty. Many poems confront controversial subjects unapologetically such as racism, depression, and addiction. While the poems flow over traumatic situations, this book is not a celebration of victimhood. This is a book about overcoming trauma and tribulations. I Am the Fire was written for ambitious young women who crave to experience a life beyond scarcity and survival. For all of my sisters, you are not alone in your struggles. Together, we rise above the suppression caused by the deficiencies within our societal systems to become more than we ever thought possible. We are the fire.