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

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
to risk tearing open old wounds
for a peak at what once was--
perhaps it will be again...

But water can only look forward.

It cannot worry
about the life it left behind;
about troubles that have always been--
the water only moves on

And its beauty never fades

Rushing forth to the unknown
a path cut deep in the earth
cradling unfazed molecules
unconcerned, unbreakable

Flowing gently toward something...

The water never stands still
it lives to reach its paradise
carrying its dirt and debris
along its winding twists and turns

Until its all melded together
one body,
one heartbeat,
flowing at peace.

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.