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 Faith and Belief. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Faith and Belief. Show all posts
Circus of Words Don't Quit

Monday, October 26, 2015

Don't Quit

The end of the day comes Hours upon hours of solid work But my progress is lacking And I seem to have missed the mark... I'm looking...

Circus of Words Jumping to Conclusions

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Jumping to Conclusions

Strange that while most people consider math and science to be the hardest fields of study, most people attempt to apply mathematical and sc...

Circus of Words Church Pews

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Church Pews

Familiar streaks in the brown of pine wood Moving up the building walls without pause Lit up in purple, red, and yellow hues Refracted li...

Circus of Words #CharlestonStrong

Monday, June 29, 2015

#CharlestonStrong

Stained glass and mournful cries Clapping and stomping, songs begin to rise The below of the organ fills the room— Beauty grows from ...

Circus of Words When Words Fall Short

Friday, May 22, 2015

When Words Fall Short

I've been quiet too long Letting the words sit idle Choked up, suffocating on my tongue Waiting for them to be perfect, But ther...

Circus of Words Modesty

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Modesty

A declaration of modesty-- The restrictive cry of shrouded beauty While the other half flaunts bold brawn Subtle, but causing us to fawn...

Circus of Words Waiting on a Miracle

Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Waiting on a Miracle

I hear people talk about miracles... They tend to talk about miracles the same way they talk about magic--that's probably one reaso...

Circus of Words Two Hands

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Two Hands

I lie awake at night Wondering what God has in store      for me,  for the world... And I stop to have a little chat Echo fears and d...

Circus of Words The Will to Reach

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

The Will to Reach

Every day a new idea-- Colors, words, images... All spinning in my head And I can't keep up. I'm running as fast as I can Pluck...

Circus of Words A Few Gentle Souls

Thursday, July 31, 2014

A Few Gentle Souls

Scattered and hidden Humbly going about their way-- A few gentle souls A few good people... Spare some silver for the poor Spare a...

Circus of Words Judgement Day

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Judgement Day

When time runs out      as it always does When the wind stops blowing And the leaves stop falling, All is quiet, all is calm... My l...

Circus of Words Riding on Clouds at Sunset

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Riding on Clouds at Sunset

Stepped off the cliff Expecting to fall, Expecting the splash of water The splash of me colliding-- I didn't expect to land Soft b...

Circus of Words Pick Me Up

Monday, July 21, 2014

Pick Me Up

Just when I thought hope was lost Everything had failed, the world was closing in And I just didn't want to think anymore-- When ever...

Circus of Words Growing Peacefully

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Growing Peacefully

Peace of mind comes After you've surrendered everything Left all your dreams at the door And placed your faith     in something high...

Circus of Words Children Go Where I Send Thee

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Children Go Where I Send Thee

Do you ever wonder where you'll go      Where your legs will take you,           Where your heart doesn't want to follow Or where...

Circus of Words Joy Comes in the Morning

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Joy Comes in the Morning

Pray now-- Yesterday dies With the troubles it brought me And new hopes spring from ashes Fallen dreams Revived again To li...

Circus of Words Actions of Change

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Actions of Change

This solitary action The root and cause of change This solitary action Born of idealism, careless and free A consequence whether by chan...

Circus of Words Crossing the T's and Dotting the I's

Monday, May 26, 2014

Crossing the T's and Dotting the I's

The fun (and burden) of poetry is when you re-read a poem and realize it completely captured a moment or idea (or that it didn't quite ...

Circus of Words Mastermind of Villainy

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Mastermind of Villainy

A master of disguise, He lingers, hiding in plain sight, Neighbor, friend, and confidant He convinces the world to see Distorted views o...

Circus of Words Beautiful Humility

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Beautiful Humility

To be aware is not to be weak-- To admit your fault and make amends, And if in the end you humbly bow It doesn't mean you've l...

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