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.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Music

Music

Exploring the beauty of music, writing here, delves into the power of music. These posts contain a combination of commentary, praise, and reactions pertaining to music.

Recent Posts

  • Music Gurus

    The next set of heroes I want to talk about are one set of my maternal grandparents (that's a long story, just go with it): Leslie McIver, Sr. and Mary-Ann McIver. They were born a little later than...

  • Radio Vibes

    Music plays on the radio Vulgar words echo in droves But the beat hypnotizes me On and on the words repeat. Unnecessary, fills my time-- I get lost the beat on my mind; And music wins, I suffer...

  • The Perfect Octave

    The song begins slow and steady in perfect time Notes leaping and dancing on perfect pitch Echoing soft like the ringing of the chime Beauty builds in the swaying steps that bewitch Higher and...

  • Should I or Should I Not Say?: The Censorship of Words

    Backstory Last summer, I realized Eve released a new album. Eve being one of the few artists I listen to that when I see that little "E" next to the album, I actually wonder if every song is going...

  • 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, Only when the body and mind Dance together in perfect...

  • 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 worrying if I had heard a single song on the album. There...

  • Addiction

    The power to capture, The power to grab hold Overwhelm, excited, and control All wrapped into a single note... I hear music, beautiful music And I can't help but smile-- The notes moving...

  • Suppressed Voices:

    a Spotlight on Hip Hop People are judgmental-- Quick to pass judgement on things They know nothing of Based on hear say Coated in rash generalizations And topped with assumption... There...

  • A Voice as Smooth as Silk:

    a Spotlight on Jazz Smooth-- All the way back to the beginning A merging of worlds, A collision of souls Poured over ivory keys Exploding in brass bellies Under moon lit streets As the beat...

  • Do What You Do:

    Spotlight on Charley Pride Some things come naturally, Like a spider spinning silk And natural tendencies shine. No matter how you hide-- Tuck it deep in the trunk of life Drape it in...


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Archive


February 2016

Music Gurus | February 3, 2016

July 2014

Radio Vibes | July 23, 2014

June 2014

The Perfect Octave | June 25, 2014

May 2014

Should I or Should I Not Say?: The Censorship of Words | May 21, 2014

April 2014

Out of Body Experience | April 28, 2014
Songversation:Another Beautiful Album | April 22, 2014

March 2014

Addiction | March 18, 2014

February 2014

Suppressed Voices: | February 15, 2014
A Voice as Smooth as Silk: | February 13, 2014
Do What You Do: | February 9, 2014

December 2013

Rap Queen | December 19, 2013

November 2013

The Ancient Art of Buying CDs | November 14, 2013
Selfish | November 11, 2013

October 2013

Smiles | October 30, 2013

September 2013

Magic & Music | September 29, 2013
Lullaby | September 19, 2013
Melting Into the Song | September 2, 2013
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.

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