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Black Perspectives and Contemporary Topics
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Poems and Prose
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The Angry Man
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Essays & Short Stories
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Gratitude
Gratitude is seeing a little girl grow into a lovely flower Gratitude is knowing she is capable of navigating all of life’s obstacles Gratitude is understanding that she now concerns herself with your well being as much as her own Gratitude is believing in her success so strongly that it makes you laugh because you know its in God’s hands Gratitude is feeing her warm embrace every time she visits Gratitude is looking at your daughter and knowing that your life has had meaning Gratitude is seeing a little girl grow into a lovely flower Einstein Pluto 2016 |
We all know an angry man. He always speaks with passion even when the words appear irrational. If you can sidestep the tone and intensity, there is usually a kernel of truth and possibly wisdom embedded in the monologue. This journal is written by an angry soul that sees the big picture of his world and the minuscule slights in the undercurrents of daily interactions.
You might agree with him, you may hate him, but you can’t ignore him because he just might be right. Just don’t forget, he is angry as hell. (More) |
Crazy is Always Crazy
There he was with his back against the wall. Sweat pouring from every part of his body. His eyes were bigger than anyone I had ever seen. It was as if he wanted to become part of the wall. His arms were such that the palms of his hands pressed against the wall and every other surface of the posterior of his body was pressing against it too. He trembled and shook all at the same time. My mother was sitting at the dining room table in her nurse’s uniform opposite him. She always made sure her uniform was as white as new snow. She was in her early forties now and had her hair done in the classic Dionne Warwick look. She was meticulous about her clothes and her hair. She loved jewelry but never had money for any. Nothing was ever out of place. She was always under control, well most of the time. I could see this thing with Dennis was making her come unraveled lately. (Read More) |