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 The Pseudonym

Saturday, January 25, 2014

The Pseudonym

I've always known that eventually I'd have a pen name; it's not that I don't like my name so much as a separation between t...

Circus of Words Stranger

Friday, January 24, 2014

Stranger

a world away from me huddled under the elements hungry and cold in a barren and desolate world under the same sky strong and brave wishing o...

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Jokey

Laughs and giggles, Just for the sake of Laughs and giggles... Poke fun just for a smile And let the joke linger Back and forth we go Until ...

Circus of Words Struggle

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Struggle

Overwhelming pangs of discouragement Pity and stereotypes rolled into a sandwich My stomach just can't seem to digest And the pangs in ...

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...

Circus of Words WordArt

Monday, January 20, 2014

WordArt

Quotes read from blank pages Fill the air and linger above us Beautiful words of inspiration Paint illustrious images in the sky Captivate e...

Circus of Words Silence

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Silence

I am a master of silence-- I wrapped my silence around me Spun it around my body like silk Until silence bestowed it's invisibility, ...

Circus of Words The Quake

The Quake

Stuck in the moment, And its too late to turn back Complications from unstable actions-- Not weighed down with regret But laced with uncerta...

Circus of Words Fairy Tale

Friday, January 17, 2014

Fairy Tale

I fell in love Once Long, long ago Upon Beautiful words A Dream frozen in Time We danced, Once And he was charming Upon The dance floor, A M...

Circus of Words Another

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 60 seconds

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

60 seconds

60 seconds of silence Hands on the clock Lift from the face Human in their new endeavor... Hop between each tick Deep, weary steps A r...

Circus of Words Where Does it End?

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Where Does it End?

I t's 11:30 at night. I've been on campus all day, studying, tutoring, meeting, researching... But I'm excited because one of t...

Circus of Words Celebration

Monday, January 13, 2014

Celebration

Sound crusading out of a wave Clearing the path--leading... Bursts of light,  Fire falling and sparkling Shimmering dreams Innocence of a st...

Circus of Words Elements: Fire

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Elements: Fire

Strong, red blaze Dancing before me Flexible in its own right But unyielding To strangers passing by... Warm and defiant Bold immortal blaze...

Circus of Words Liberation

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Liberation

Blank Like grains of sand Colorless and uprooted Drifting-- From shore to shore Silent and calm A warm blanket of nothing Awaiting th...

Circus of Words Animosity

Friday, January 10, 2014

Animosity

Inside I'm screaming Something horrible Fighting to get out Born of confusion-- Anger rooted in disillusion; An avoided confrontation Ne...

Thursday, January 09, 2014

Wings

Think happy thoughts And fly... Simple simplicity Push off and stretch It hurts now, The stretching of muscle Reshaping of strength, Batteri...

Wednesday, January 08, 2014

Exhale

Take a deep breath Close your eyes And everything fades-- Bright and glowing sunlight Hiding imperfections Making new and beautiful

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Who

Happy endings exist, In fairy tales at least For someone... Some unflawed protagonist  Fighting against the odds To overcome some ...

Circus of Words Heartless

Monday, January 06, 2014

Heartless

What if I thought an emotion If my mind was entranced And I believed what I thought Unaware; A prisoner Of connected synapses sparking Brill...

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