Tag: Power
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… to understand
I have yet to understand why Blacks in this land, do not strive to leave the country that constantly rapes them of their dignity Yet to understand where the kindness towards the others comes from; the courage to smile and just keep it moving Yet to understand why they long to be like ... -
Hate Keeps A Man Alive
Trigger Warning: Abuse, Murder, Hallucination Hate keeps a man alive. It keeps him going. And James is full of it. He’ll no doubt live a long time, and he’ll hate her, all the days of his life. When he does die, his soul will go on to hate her. He vows to haunt ... -
When I Was Young, I Cast A Spell
When I was young, I cast a spell. I didn’t know what I was doing. I didn’t know how powerful my words were. I was just… creating–writing a silly, little poem. That, and I’d also developed a particular writing style from reading a spellbook I’d found in an old house some years before. So, again. ... -
All The King’s Men
If all kings and queensLooked down belowUpon the gathering massWhat would they see? A poor manClinging to a blanket for warmthAsking for spare changeAnything for food or water Or a girl walking down lonely streetsHoping to find a companionSomeone for the nightTo cure her broken heart Maybe a soul on his deathbedOn borrowed timeHoping for ... -
Midwest Derecho: Disaster Continues
On Monday, August 10, 2020, a dreadful storm tore through the Midwest. The sirens didn’t go off where I live near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Instead, a weather-alert text warned me of a “severe thunderstorm.” While my husband and I continued to work outside, we saw the sky change from sunny to dark in a matter ... -
The Power of Plotting! Part 2 – Plotting Character
In Part 1, I pleaded my case for why it is essential to know how to plot. In Part 2, I’d like to discuss character. We can all agree that character is king in storytelling. Be it your protagonist or antagonist, developing them is critical for their appeal. And appeal plays a massive role in ... -
The Power Of Plotting! Part 1 – Plotting The Plot
To plot or not to plot, that is the question. A cursory search through Google or YouTube (they’re the same company but shh!) will show you endless results of ‘how to’s. From unknown to famous authors, they all value ‘plotting their stories.’ Whether or not you plot your stories, you should know how to do ... -
Symbolism For Hope, During A Time of Crisis.
As you may have picked up by now is I am having a hard time during this quarantine. I am finding it hard to center myself and find that happy place. I know I am blessed and I am thankful all day every day, but staying upbeat has been almost impossible. I have been trying ... -
Nubian Goddess
Time ceases when she enters a room Her existence is the eminence of perfection She has a voice that quells your clamor For she is your – Nubian Goddess Her whisper settles your uneasiness Her touch transports your mind Allowing your body to transcend worlds For she is ... -
Weaponized Tear
Constant readjustments to build trust of people who continue to take advantage of us The tears of their mothers, daughters, grandmothers can take the lives of our fathers, grandfathers, sons No chance to defend ourselves, for savages have no say in their impeccable, uncontaminated communities Our word against their tears, our ...