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 Water Never Stands Still

Saturday, May 10, 2014

The Water Never Stands Still

Wufengci Waterfall in Taiwann. Image and more information can be found here The water never stands still Never runs back to visit    ...

Circus of Words Life of a Grad Student

Friday, May 09, 2014

Life of a Grad Student

Is there A light at the end of Some metaphorical tunnel I'm walking through blindly? Is it Just over the horizon Waiting to see my...

Circus of Words Missed Opportunities

Thursday, May 08, 2014

Missed Opportunities

Some other day I might have stopped for a chat, Pulled up a chair, Gazed out at the world And opened myself to conversation... We migh...

Circus of Words Restoration of Change

Wednesday, May 07, 2014

Restoration of Change

Everything is different, The world I live in     has passed away Reborn-- I am here, Defenseless and unsure

Circus of Words Breathing Under Water

Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Breathing Under Water

Beautiful myths treading water: The sea's unloved fairy-- Gills glowing beneath waves Swimming in oceans blue... Breathing, th...

Circus of Words The Definition of Life

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...

Circus of Words From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly

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...

Circus of Words The Story of a Lifetime

Saturday, May 03, 2014

The Story of a Lifetime

A while back, I saw the preview for a movie called Belle. It was supposed to be a period piece about the first (or rather the first record...

Circus of Words Waiting for the World to End

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:    ...

Circus of Words Childhood Days

Thursday, May 01, 2014

Childhood Days

Ice cream dripping, And the fizz of soda bubbling-- Cold melting together Under the heat of the summer sun... The smooth ta...

Circus of Words Purpose Has A Name

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...

Circus of Words Heavier Than Steel, Lighter Than A Feather

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...

Circus of Words Out of Body Experience

Monday, April 28, 2014

Out of Body Experience

Touch the keys softly And let them speak. The dancing of fingers Coaxing the soul gently... Listen-- The soul bares itself, ...

Circus of Words We Will Not Fall

Sunday, April 27, 2014

We Will Not Fall

We live in the trees, High above the ground-- In quaint little houses Hard for the eye to see... We're good at camouflage, Hiding i...

Circus of Words Deadlines

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...

Circus of Words Dance of Summer's Eve

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Dance of Summer's Eve

The sun sets of warm days-- Orange, glowing softly above And dashes of purple dancing While the clouds drift on. Lush forests under lush...

Circus of Words Recovering From System Failure

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'...

Circus of Words Songversation:
Another Beautiful Album

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Songversation:
Another Beautiful Album

India.Arie is one of the few artists whose album I would buy deafly. So last year, when Songversation was released, I bought it without w...

Circus of Words The Way I Wear My Slave Hair

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Way I Wear My Slave Hair

The ability to reduce your own genetics To words and phrases someone else created, And devour your own culture With the fuel and ammunit...

Circus of Words What is Easter?
(continued)

Sunday, April 20, 2014

What is Easter?
(continued)

*This post is a continuation of What is Easter? * Growing up I loved painting Easter eggs with my mom. It was probably the only time we...

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