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 Lost Words

Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Lost Words

See the words hanging there? Scattered with ellipsis--      Unfinished,           Dangling, Memories and ideas trying to escape While t...

Circus of Words Visions of the Horizon

Monday, March 31, 2014

Visions of the Horizon

Preface to a Twenty Volume Suicide Note a poem by Amiri Baraka Lately, I've become accustomed to the way The ground opens up ...

Circus of Words Search for the Abada
Part 5

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Search for the Abada
Part 5

Change of a Lifetime Don't forget to start at the beginning or read Part 4: True Sacrifice The walk home was much longer than Ib...

Circus of Words Search for the Abada

Search for the Abada

Follow Ibrahim on his journey to save his dying mother. His only hope lies in the mysterious but legendary Abada--which may or may not act...

Circus of Words A Teddy Bear's Love

A Teddy Bear's Love

On the highest shelf, Pristine beneath layers of thick dust, Absent from the eyes and lost in the mind Gently worn, to the point of comfo...

Circus of Words Professionalizing Femininity

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 ...

Circus of Words Search for the Abada
Part 4

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Search for the Abada
Part 4

True Sacrifice Don't forget to start from the beginning or Part 3: Talking to a Child of the Abada Ibrahim had waited his entire ...

Circus of Words Contortion

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Contortion

Twisted, Spine disconnected Awkwardly turned Drenched in pain Throbbing, Pulsing rapidly...

Circus of Words Search for the Abada
Part 3

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Search for the Abada
Part 3

Talking to a Child of the Abada Don't forget to start from the beginning or read Part 2: The Forbidden Path "You've seen...

Circus of Words Search for the Abada
Part 2

Monday, March 24, 2014

Search for the Abada
Part 2

The Forbidden Path Don't forget to read Part 1: Igniting the Journey first It didn't take Ibrahim long to find the path twist...

Circus of Words Search for the Abada
Part 1

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Search for the Abada
Part 1

Part 1: Igniting the Journey Artwork by QiQi Gallery. Check out their work here All of his life, Ibrahim's parents tried to conv...

Circus of Words Question for the Ages:

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,...

Circus of Words Barred From Entry

Friday, March 21, 2014

Barred From Entry

I use to see visions when I closed my eyes, Whisked away to far off places and different realms Where fairies were as ordinary as me And ...

Circus of Words When Spring Comes

Thursday, March 20, 2014

When Spring Comes

My dearest Spring, I've missed you these past few months Felt your absence in the chill Of Winter's unfriendly embrace And longe...

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 ...

Circus of Words Addiction

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Addiction

The power to capture, The power to grab hold Overwhelm, excited, and control All wrapped into a single note... I hear music, bea...

Circus of Words Sweet Comfort

Monday, March 17, 2014

Sweet Comfort

Warm in my blanket Shielded from harsh light Protected from cold winds I wrap myself in soft fleece, Feel the comfort seep in, Like qui...

Circus of Words Forbidden Fruit

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Forbidden Fruit

Sweet, ripened fruit hanging high in the tree Blemish free and overflowing with juicy tenderness Reminding me of the paradise we can never...

Circus of Words Just Yesterday

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Just Yesterday

Strange how we forget Just yesterday it was us-- Just yesterday I was not allowed I was denied the right to be If you grew up in the U...

Circus of Words The Lone Cloud

Friday, March 14, 2014

The Lone Cloud

A single cloud, Looming in the sky Floating gracefully From horizon on-- Like cotton Delicately making its way.

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