I’d like to share a poem I came across many years ago that has become part of my collection of favorites. George Ella Lyon is an American author from Kentucky who has published several genres, including picture books, articles, juvenile novels, and of course poetry. I am from clothspins, from Clorox and carbon-tetrachloride. I amContinue reading “Where I’m From”
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My Greatest Fear Became My Greatest Blessing!
Most of us, when hearing the word “fear” think of certain types of phobias like claustrophobia or arachnophobia. My personal fear has always been acrophobia (fear of heights) and aerophobia (fear of flying) which I’m slowly overcoming. The type of fear I’ll be writing about today however, I don’t believe is considered as an actualContinue reading “My Greatest Fear Became My Greatest Blessing!”
The Blind, Beautiful Faith of a Child
Note: The following story, along with several of my other works are featured in Our Black Mothers: Brave, Bold & Beautiful. This is a piece I’m extremely passionate about for various reasons. During my first few readings I was overwhelmed with joy by how it touched and resonated with the audience, resulting in future invitationsContinue reading “The Blind, Beautiful Faith of a Child”
Green Eyed Monster
Envy (noun): A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities or luck (verb): Desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to (someone else) I’m sure this is a behavior we’ve all exhibited at some point in life even if it was an isolated moment in time,Continue reading “Green Eyed Monster”
Big Sexxy
As a child, every weekend I looked forward to Saturday morning cartoons and for my stepdad to finish the Sunday paper so I could get lost in the comics section. Although I’ve always loved cartoons and animated movies, I was never entertained by comic books or superheroes. Not only were there none in mainstream popcultureContinue reading “Big Sexxy”
My Most Cherished Possession
The above images are a few of my favorites from childhood through my late teens, once I enrolled in college and introduced to an entire new world of literature I thrived for more. However none can compare to the one book that initiated my love for reading as a whole. The Living Webster Encyclopedic DictionaryContinue reading “My Most Cherished Possession”
Empty Nest
One more ounce and I would have given birth to a 13lb baby boy, wow! My children (grandsons included) each have a unique role with in our immediate family. My son is the entertainer, always putting on a show making everyone laugh and the one I look to when I need cheering up. I supposeContinue reading “Empty Nest”
Who You Callin’ a B.I.T.C.H. ?
The line may sound familiar if you know about Queen Latifah’s hit song “UNITY”. The “B” word is thrown around all to often in many scenarios. Personally, it’s what I was referred to on a regular from my mother during my childhood. Later it became a common weapon of insult by males (notice I didn’tContinue reading “Who You Callin’ a B.I.T.C.H. ?”
Apology?
Hello beautiful people! This week I’d like to share one of many very proud moments of my children by posting a poem written by my daughter as a young teen ; her response to the first break-up. You want to tell me your story and those other females don’t matter no more, but where wereContinue reading “Apology?”
Starting My Day
Years ago, my college counselor gave me the book shown in the image above which I refer to often. Simple concepts regarding life and my perspective then as opposed to now has helped tremendously in my growth. I recommend it to anyone who may need a little help with figuring things out. We all haveContinue reading “Starting My Day”
