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.

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 A Different Hero

Saturday, December 07, 2013

A Different Hero

Shades of black Layered across the screen Tattoos and piercings Eyes behind heavy eyeliner And I wonder where This image forms-- The angelic...

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 ...

Circus of Words Be You, Do You, Love You

Be You, Do You, Love You

I woke up thinking, why am I here? I woke up thinking, I must be crazy... And then it dawned on me: I woke up. It's strange how l...

Circus of Words Alienated

Thursday, December 05, 2013

Alienated

Half of what you say, Is empty to me-- You don't understand my words Because I'm seeing something You just can't see. Is it a ha...

Circus of Words Misconception

Wednesday, December 04, 2013

Misconception

Everyone knows whats best for me-- You can't tell me my favorite color, What keeps me up at night, Not even what type of food I like, Bu...

Circus of Words Untitled Sci-Fi Prose

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Untitled Sci-Fi Prose

Earth is a relic of the past; a distant memory of long forgotten sights, sounds, and smells, incinerated before our very eyes. Now, drifti...

Monday, December 02, 2013

Wings

Wings of steel and iron Fold gently in the wind Cut through strong gusts With precision and grace While unfamiliar terrain      Unfolds belo...

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...

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Escape

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

Friday, November 29, 2013

Clumsy

I saw it there, Willed my foot to glide Pass over the invisible seem Graceful and Elegant Then suddenly I'm falling Clumsy and boisterou...

Circus of Words Holiday Season

Holiday Season

O ne would think that Christmas was my favorite holiday... It is after all most people's favorite holiday--and it is such a beautiful h...

Circus of Words Thankful

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thankful

I want to be thankful, Eat my turkey, Enjoy the pie, And stuff myself dizzy... The table quivers-- Weak beneath our treasure While j...

Circus of Words Vanellope

Vanellope

Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck It Ralph Innocent Annoyingly sweet Sugary cartoon So realistic And yet A fantasy far away... Soda mou...

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Fire

Warm flames set in hot bricks Atop gray ashes and black coal, Orange light radiating forward Untouchable beauty     just beneath my fingerti...

Circus of Words Strange Fate

Strange Fate

Somewhere down the line While the soil was being tilled An old river was winding, Cutting its path through rugged hills Rain or shine, the s...

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 Humanity and Humility

Humanity and Humility

Why do you hate me so, What have I done to you That you would despise me And waste your greatest effort Just to ensure I fail-- Why you trea...

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 Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward

Question after question Answer after answer,     I'm here. Waiting and struggling, Trying to make sense Of someone else's ...

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