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Sebastian Iturralde

If you follow my post you have seen passages from this author and I’m happy to say he is finally writing his novel and have been given a chance to share his progress and share with you more of his brilliant work. I will post his link if you would want more of his workContinue reading “Sebastian Iturralde”

Poetry Day #5

Doctrine of the Trinity By: Roshanda Johnson I believe in love at first sight Until I was blinded by him on my road to Damascus he unmasked this Vision of devotion in me so sweet That I stumbled out of my darkness and woke at his feet of his divinity His smile made me believeContinue reading “Poetry Day #5”

Poetry Day #4

My unfinished letter to Damon Marley by: Ami Brown excuse me for a moment for an introduction…thought i would ask you to watch me move my ass… but i have the respect of my sun!i am the fruit of June seasonreflect the light of the Onebeen listing to the Marley’s since me small and meContinue reading “Poetry Day #4”

Poetry Day #3

Emotional Something I tend to wonder, Why can’t I cry? I’ve lost so many, I’ve lost so much But I have been forbidden to let my emotions rain, I fight this world with every drop of tenacity, I give and I give and little is replaced, I wish some would understand the pressure of aContinue reading “Poetry Day #3”

Poetry Day #2

Flowers for the lady Flowers for the lady with the weighty heartThe beautiful Miss missing the charismatic kisses and composed caresses that blessesaway the distresses of being neglected or perhaps aloneThe fair maiden who’s laden with the burden of having no of her own but remains strongWell fashioned with her chastity belt well fastened untilContinue reading “Poetry Day #2”

POETRY!!!!

Haiku By: Kenneth White My wife just sent me a text message from Venus. Mar’s reception sucks. The church steeple chimes old hymns through the thunderstorm. Sundays drip through clouds. My quivering lips reach across light years of pain just to French kiss stars. Somewhere there’s a mic I caressed and kissed tonight, echoing myContinue reading “POETRY!!!!”

History behind National Poetry Month!!!

National Poetry Month is a registered trademark of the Academy of American Poets. Why was April chosen for National Poetry Month? In coordination with poets, booksellers, librarians, and teachers, we chose a month when poetry could be celebrated with the highest level of participation. Each year, publishers, booksellers, educators and literary organizations use April to promoteContinue reading “History behind National Poetry Month!!!”

Piercing the Shadow By: Relato Corto

Reginald woke up in a dark room, but couldn’t figure out where he was. The memory of the pain he had to suffer came back—the young prince raised his arms but could only see scars where the rods had been driven into his body. He felt his arm but couldn’t find any trace of theContinue reading “Piercing the Shadow By: Relato Corto”

Hilton Smith

Hilton Lee Smith (February 27, 1907 – November 18, 1983) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball. He pitched alongside Satchel Paige for the Kansas City Monarchs between 1932 and 1948. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. Early life Born in Giddings, Texas, Smith began his career in black baseball’s equivalent of the minor leagues with the Austin Black Senators in Austin, Texas.Continue reading “Hilton Smith”

Maya Angelou

Now you understandJust why my head’s not bowed.I don’t shout or jump aboutOr have to talk real loud.When you see me passing,It ought to make you proud.I say,It’s in the click of my heels,The bend of my hair,the palm of my hand,The need for my care.’Cause I’m a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That’s me. The last stanza ofContinue reading ” Maya Angelou”