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 Approval of the Father

Saturday, March 08, 2014

Approval of the Father

Saturday, March 08, 2014

Approval of the Father

I wonder what He thinks of me
When He gazes over my life
If He thinks I am exactly
who He created me to be,

Or if He shakes His head in disappointment.
Does He wish I were different
Led to do accomplish different things?
Does He approve of my actions
Relish in the thoughts I choose to have
Even though I am fallen, far
from the person who I chose to be...

Yet in love He has forgiven all of me

So, I wonder what is left to see

There, in the chasms of my mind

In the warring of my actions

Hidden in the heart I claim--

I hope He sees Himself and smiles

at the person I am on the path to be.

By: Ree Hughes

Eillya-Marí Kocumba

I love to write. Sometimes its graceful and classic--like a trapeze act--or bold and brave--like a lion tamer--perhaps a little humorous--like a clown. This is my circus of words.

Right now, my blog is mostly poetry (which naturally covers a wide range of topics). Everyone says great blogs have a niche, a specific topic they hone in to write about. I'm still working that out, I guess. In the mean time, you can use the menu in archive page to narrow down the topics you wish to see.

Welcome to the site. Feel free to comment and I hope you enjoy.