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 When Words Fall Short

Friday, May 22, 2015

When Words Fall Short

Friday, May 22, 2015

When Words Fall Short

I've been quiet too long

Letting the words sit idle

Choked up, suffocating on my tongue

Waiting for them to be perfect,

But there are no words for this.

No literary devices to exact the right tone,

Only eyes to watch the world burn

To see survivors turn to killers

And brace for allies bombing allies...

Only eyes to shed tears over graves

Where countless bodies are stripped of name

And watch the lights go out...

One after another they wax cold—

There are no words in this darkness

Nothing strong enough to lift murmured cries

Nor loud enough to drown out prattling hate.
Illumination will not come from speech,
This time, we need a sword.

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.