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 Ring 1: Poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ring 1: Poetry. Show all posts
Circus of Words Homesick

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Homesick

I was ripped from my mother's womb— Or maybe she gave me up... Left to fend for myself with the man who raped her He took pleasure i...

Circus of Words Humanity

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Humanity

Wake up to the sound of hope dying, Outrage on every side— We're not sleeping easy tonight... We been fighting all our existence for ...

Circus of Words Connecting to My Past

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

Connecting to My Past

I used to wonder about my ancestors, Felt so out of touch with where I came from. Didn't know names or faces, Couldn't fathom the...

Circus of Words Why God Gave Me Curls

Monday, March 28, 2016

Why God Gave Me Curls

Soft curls from the root downward spiraling, Entwining in clusters, thick and inseparable, They cling together like best friends... And t...

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 Tongue Tied

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Tongue Tied

Words are coming out, Jumbled thoughts flow steady Tell the world thoughts I understand In broken riddles And senseless nonsense... I k...

Circus of Words The False Calm

Thursday, July 30, 2015

The False Calm

I turn away, But the vision is still there— I close my eyes, But they still see... I try to wrap myself In a silk cocoon Fade away int...

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 Time is of the Essence

Friday, July 10, 2015

Time is of the Essence

I thought free time was what I needed— Empty days and easy planning Where the words can flow freely And stories can be told But my mind ...

Circus of Words Flying in the Sky with Wings

Sunday, July 05, 2015

Flying in the Sky with Wings

I watch the ground descend Below me The trees shrink— Tiny green dots Beneath Long white wings And I drown out the popping of my ears ...

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 Doing the Most

Sunday, June 07, 2015

Doing the Most

I've been stretched thin, Trying to do it all-- Determined not to quit, Determined not to fall And stretch my wings Just a little f...

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 Passageways

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Passageways

Fads and trends come and go but their effects linger on scars from half-baked decisions overflow over-indulged plates, passed on from pe...

Circus of Words Media Girl

Monday, May 04, 2015

Media Girl

That image of a woman, perfectly styled just so Or her hair done up fancily, or her face painted to just the right shade So men and women ...

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...

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Words

Meaningless sounds escape from mouthes And little ears do not comprehend They have yet to attach worth and value To man made ideas— Word...

Circus of Words The Early Bird

Monday, March 09, 2015

The Early Bird

Gasping for air— Frail and delicate bones Struggling to survive. March of Dimes Premature births are the leading cause o...

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 When I Grow Up

Thursday, March 05, 2015

When I Grow Up

When I grow up, Strong, wise, and tall I see myself in charge No one will dare call me small... My vision changes daily The shifting o...

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