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.

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Circus of Words Broken History

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Broken History

Dreams are the privilege         of those who sleep— Sound and restful moments, But I don't sleep. When I close my eyes, Light give...

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 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 #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 Nice Girl

Friday, January 30, 2015

Nice Girl

Try to be A nice girl-- Sweet and supportive Understanding... No backstabbing, No underhanded tricks No Petty squabbles. But the m...

Circus of Words How Dreams Die

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

How Dreams Die

Death loves me so passionately, He obstructs every sweet dream Unable to remove himself His poison seeps into a thought, The lid on a...

Circus of Words Breathing In

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Breathing In

Every time I breathe-- There's pain in this cavity     where my heart use to beat...     a hologram, an empty shell-- The remnants a...

Circus of Words The Perils of Negative Thoughts

Sunday, June 08, 2014

The Perils of Negative Thoughts

Angry words of modern men fall flat The weight of adverse thoughts plague empty minds While the joys of life slip away from that... Ti...

Circus of Words I Know Why

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

I Know Why

I know why the caged bird sings Why the steel constricts so heavily around And the weight of the air on delicate wings Rubs away at thei...

Circus of Words Sickness

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Sickness

A thick lining Suppresses air And breathing slows... The air has no where to go Escape is impossible,

Circus of Words When I'm Gone:

Sunday, February 23, 2014

When I'm Gone:

Spotlight on NC Mutual Life Insurance Company Who will mourn me when I'm gone, Stand over me to whisper prayers, Forgotten ...

Circus of Words Another

Friday, January 17, 2014

Another

Another one, Gone--but not forgotten So many lives lost, So many dreams deferred Uncoubtable tears wept For incalculable years left Another...

Circus of Words A Vision Deferred

Sunday, December 08, 2013

A Vision Deferred

A wise old woman Born of a foolish young girl, Battered, beaten, and broken Risen from black ashes She found Life. Even ugly and bruised Her...

Circus of Words Ominous

Sunday, December 01, 2013

Ominous

Silence cut by the ringing of the bell A low chime lingering in the air As the sound dissipates, another chime, Just enough time for your mi...

Circus of Words Disillusionment

Friday, November 15, 2013

Disillusionment

Who are you? You can't find a single moment A single object, A single thought or feeling To make you smile And you mock us for enjoying ...

Friday, September 27, 2013

Empty

Hollow chasm in my soul-- I fill it with joy,        I fill it with pain, I wait for it to heal itself For the wounds to shrivel and fade......

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Wishes

I wish I could wipe away your tears, Hold you in my arms and protect you That I could stand for you When your knees buckled And your legs fa...

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