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 Craft of the Day

Monday, June 16, 2014

Categories: About Me , AnimalActs , Art , Ring 1: Poetry

Craft of the Day

Monday, June 16, 2014

Craft of the Day

Sometimes I just have the urge to create,

To let my hands and fingers get dirty--

And I sit around thinking what image

Can serve at least one purpose...

Should I create something for beauty

Or perhaps something more practical...

Something for the world to use

Or just something for me.

Weeks pass, days come and go

But this urge to create never leaves--

So every once in awhile, I succumb

Forget everything I have to do

Discard obligation for joy

And create something--

Anything.

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.