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 Humanity and Humility

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Humanity and Humility

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Humanity and Humility

Why do you hate me so,
What have I done to you
That you would despise me
And waste your greatest effort
Just to ensure I fail--
Why you treat me the way you do,
I could never understand--
A in a strange twist of fate
I wish upon a star
That I could aim your hatred
That same inhumane smirk
Those same ignorant thoughts

Right back to you,

But its not in my nature;

I am not basic,

Nor brainless,

Nor heartless,

I am human,

And in my humanity

I cannot understand,

Why do you hate me so?

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.