Children are the Future


Children see the entire world in a different way than adults. The innocence of discovery is something we all enjoyed. I often wonder, had people not interjected certain ideas into my mind at certain times, where would my childlike mind had lead me? So here's to nostalgia, to innocence, and the people that will become our future.


An Apple A Day


Living a healthy life is important, and many people take their concerns with eating right or losing weight to unhealthy extremes. This month, I'll be talking about eating habits, sharing some of my favorite recipes, and focusing on healthy choices.

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.

Showing posts with label Comfort. Show all posts
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Circus of Words Covered, With Love

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Covered, With Love

Cover me, Engulf my body Fill me with your warmth And comfort my fears— The world disappears As you cover me... Something else appears...

Circus of Words Who Am I: the Revision

Friday, March 06, 2015

Who Am I: the Revision

Earlier this year I posted a poem called Who Am I . It captured the a portion of what I was feeling, but there was something lacking. So, I ...

Circus of Words Who Am I

Friday, January 16, 2015

Who Am I

I don't recognize her-- The girl in the mirror; She doesn't look like me,      talk like me, think like me...           who is s...

Circus of Words As the Rain Falls

Friday, August 08, 2014

As the Rain Falls

Warmth surrounds As the rain falls Cold and wet drops Gray skies overhead-- But the sun shines on me And I embrace the pitter-patter C...

Circus of Words The Gift Time Stole

Thursday, June 19, 2014

The Gift Time Stole

Can I be still for a moment-- Listening to the sound of the wind How it passes gently through the trees... Can I be still--just this...

Circus of Words Childhood Days

Thursday, May 01, 2014

Childhood Days

Ice cream dripping, And the fizz of soda bubbling-- Cold melting together Under the heat of the summer sun... The smooth ta...

Circus of Words When Spring Comes

Thursday, March 20, 2014

When Spring Comes

My dearest Spring, I've missed you these past few months Felt your absence in the chill Of Winter's unfriendly embrace And longe...

Circus of Words Sweet Comfort

Monday, March 17, 2014

Sweet Comfort

Warm in my blanket Shielded from harsh light Protected from cold winds I wrap myself in soft fleece, Feel the comfort seep in, Like qui...

Circus of Words Memories

Monday, December 23, 2013

Memories

Thoughts drift, To times less complex, To faces, to memories To people I miss And images fade Over time, worn away Wait for the pieces To re...

Circus of Words Reflection of the Past

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Reflection of the Past

Dirt, caked on dark fingers Scarred and calloused, Bare and bruised-- The same gentle fingers Softly braiding my hair...

Circus of Words Constant

Friday, December 06, 2013

Constant

They told me I should leave you I should walk away And never look back-- You're no good for me, I'll regret you someday... But ...

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Escape

Blue water Rushing against Warm sand, A soft breeze Gently,     gently,         gently              Blowing in the night. Black sky Silently...

Circus of Words A Piece of Me

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

A Piece of Me

The soft sound of rain Slowly dripping--    Dancing outside my window Steady. A constant hum lulling A mother's lullaby    Sweet sorrow ...

Circus of Words Those Eyes

Monday, November 25, 2013

Those Eyes

Dark, Expressive Full of joy and life I look upon those eyes And see everything I am... Meditating, I look for those eyes

Circus of Words Familiar

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Familiar

The familiar wag,    of a familiar tail-- Greeted by a soft purr and muted moos, A naying in the air Follows welcomed stares Head butt...

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Home

My home is a nest, Nestled high in the cliff's stone, Haphazardly built, but strong Comfortable and weathered, Overlooking the canyo...

Circus of Words Darkness

Thursday, November 07, 2013

Darkness

Darkness falls silently, Subduing me in my cradle Find me withering away... The fear of darkness, Dark, opaque blackness, Sullen and familia...

Circus of Words Beautiful Day

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Beautiful Day

Worry -- Beads on my arm Like a sticky heat-- Uncomfortable beads Rippling down my forehead, Roll of my lashes And burn my eyes At the risin...

Circus of Words Conflict of Interest

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Conflict of Interest

A chill, a shiver--I shudder; My body wasn't meant for this. I was destined to be born elsewhere, Destined for a warmer climate-- The de...

Circus of Words Lullaby

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Lullaby

Close your eyes and see the world Close your eyes and lock away All the things that make you cry: Fear not, for I am here Dream-- Drea...

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