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 Who

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Who

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Who

Happy endings exist,

In fairy tales at least

For someone...

Some unflawed protagonist

Fighting against the odds

To overcome some

Ill suited villain--

Villain?

Am I a villain

Certain in my imperfections

Covered in righteous desire

Plagued in human error,

And often falling short...

Have I brought upon myself

Wrath and deserving misery?

Punishment

For my transgressions

Wherefore I find

Forgiveness and salvation

Yet am lost on my way

To acceptance and sincerity

And wonder as I wander

Of the people I see,

Is there a villain in me--

Struggling soul

Pure in intention

Abashed by reality

Clinging to the offered hand

Dazed and confused

Impossible!

Could it be

Hidden under the cloak

Cast as minor,

Unimportant and Unworthy

Therein lies my character

Forgotten not by the hand,

But by you, the reader?

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.