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Monday, May 05, 2014
The Definition of Life
I was browsing a book of poems I wrote in high school and the title of one caught my eye. I decided to write a new poem based solely on t...
Sunday, May 04, 2014
From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly
The garden was overgrown-- A caterpillar's luxurious haven, A breeding ground for weeds, And a place for crows to peck... Where b...
Friday, May 02, 2014
Waiting for the World to End
I couldn't wait for permanent teeth to grow, For school to start and recess begin-- Couldn't wait for middle school: ...
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Purpose Has A Name
Everything has a purpose, Illuminated or unseen reason exists, Lives in the actions people create to Learn about the world Yet discove...
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Heavier Than Steel, Lighter Than A Feather
They told me I was broken: My arms unable to survive And I heard them crank the saw, Caught the glimmer of it's silvery blade, B...
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Deadlines
Silently I listen To the clicking of keys and the grinding of teeth-- The air is hot with frustration Heavy with uncertainty, droop...
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Recovering From System Failure
I could list a million reasons why Point out every flaw, every misstep Paint a vivid image Of where everything went wrong, But what'...
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Selective Understanding
People hear what they want to hear, They understand and see what they want to believe, Then they must ignore and reject that which they...
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Eye to Eye
"I got my self a notion One I know that you'll understand To set the world in motion By reaching out for each other's hand...
Friday, April 11, 2014
How High Will You Jump
End Game The finish line is Somewhere in the sky And you can't reach it If your wings are bound-- If you're scared o...
Monday, April 07, 2014
Excuses Are Tools of the Incompetent
Failure A house made of thin glass-- I can see straight through it, Shatter every brick with a single blow, It is unstable, an ex...
Friday, April 04, 2014
What Greek Life Did For Me
One of the most common questions that often leads to heated debates stems from the relevancy of participating in Greek life. Often as I spe...
Friday, March 28, 2014
Professionalizing Femininity
Pink-- The soft and delicate reminder of all things feminine... And I tried desperately To fit you in, A reminder of my own femininity
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Question for the Ages:
Why do you get upset over things that don't concern you? Once, I went to Miyabi, a Japanese steakhouse for those who don't know,...
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Hunger
Hunger comes, The soft gnawing At the pit of flesh But to be hungry-- Starved and deprived For days upon days Unable to satisfy basic ...
Sunday, March 09, 2014
Battle for the Mind
The cold fingers of doubt Gripping at my throat And I would pull them away But for this paralyzing fear... Eating away at my mind Toyin...
Sunday, March 02, 2014
Purposed and Poised
Across the deep dark hills of reckless youth The flat of land expands beyond the sky Await the reap of cultivated fruits There, where...
Friday, February 28, 2014
Goodbye, February:
Spotlight on Us Picture from Black Enterprise Black history covers a wide range of fields and subjects, from doctors and lawyers ...
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Impossible Dreams:
Spotlight on Paul R. Williams Don't let anyone tell you Your dreams are impossible-- Because they will; and it may be true ...
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Wrong
I know its wrong But I don't know what to say This situation is beyond me And I'm not equipped, Not to handle this Not sure I want t...
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