Legends of Africa

One thing I've noticed during my years attending predominately white schools and having circles of friends that are more diverse, is that the major factor in racism and prejudice is ignorance. There is a lot about black culture that many non-blacks just don't know. Often this lack of awareness rears its head in the form of ignorant assumptions and awkward questions. The Legends of Africa series touches on topics that may be extremely familiar to blacks, but may not be familiar to non-blacks.

Religion & Theology

I've always been interested in Religion & Theology. As I child, I questioned everything. I wanted to know why this denomination was different from that denomination. I wanted to know how Christianity differed from Islam, and how they differed from Buddhism, etc. I found that as I studied with the faith of a believer and the open mind of scientist, the world of religion started to make more sense and I was able to form beliefs that I don't question. April 2015 is dedicated to my journey to those beliefs.

Circus of Words Kinetic vs. Potential

Monday, August 26, 2013

Categories: Issues of Today

Kinetic vs. Potential

Monday, August 26, 2013

Kinetic vs. Potential

I am Hope.

Born on a hot, sunny day
They took me home
And loved me.

I was born to dance.

I'd sneak away

Buy tickets for Broadway shows
And study their technique

My passion, alive in my feet.
A soft calming in my soul...

It's my world--
I make the rules.

One day...
I'll be at Julliard

I'll dance on a mahogany stage

I'll shine--if only for a moment
You'll be proud...

I am Asha.
Born on a hot, sunny day...
She took me home,
And regretted me.

Every chance I got--
I'd sneak away
Let the music speak to me

Forget everything about these streets
I was happy here,
My passion, alive in my feet

And my problems drift away
It's not my world--
I don't make the rules.
But I make do.

One day...

I won't be afraid

I won't live in fear
I'll shine--if only for a moment

You'll realize my potential...

By: Shiree Hughes

Eillya-Marí Kocumba

I love to write. Sometimes its graceful and classic--like a trapeze act--or bold and brave--like a lion tamer--perhaps a little humorous--like a clown. This is my circus of words.

Right now, my blog is mostly poetry (which naturally covers a wide range of topics). Everyone says great blogs have a niche, a specific topic they hone in to write about. I'm still working that out, I guess. In the mean time, you can use the menu in archive page to narrow down the topics you wish to see.

Welcome to the site. Feel free to comment and I hope you enjoy.