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A Different Kind of Thanksgiving Tale (Adults Only)
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New beginning !!!
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New beginning !!!
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Come read my blog about the little white lies we tell in a relationship
Is it a good or a bad thing and when does it finally catch up with us
http://blackauthors.ning.com/profiles/blogs/when-is-it-ok-to-tell-a-lie
Poets/Authors/Artists can express themselves
through poetry, fiction/non-fiction, etc. it can
be about love, racism, self-worth, just about
anything you can think of. It can also be about
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Poets/Authors/Artists can express themselves
through poetry, fiction/non-fiction, etc. it can
be about love, racism, self-worth, just about
anything you can think of. It can also be about
eroticacy and other things, as well.
So what if I am a black girl,
Does that mean I shouldn’t be loved?
Reactions that may or may not be my fault.
I could only do what I’d been prepared to do.
So what if I am a black girl,
Does that mean that the love I get
shouldn’t be love?
Reprodu...
Poets/Authors/Artists can express themselves
through poetry, fiction/non-fiction, etc. it can
be about love, racism, self-worth, just about
anything you can think of. It can also be about
eroticacy and other things, as well.
Poets/Authors/Artists can express themselves
through poetry, fiction/non-fiction, etc. it can
be about love, racism, self-worth, just about
anything you can think of. It can also be about
eroticacy and other things, as well.
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Chicago, IL
- Currently Reside In: (City, State, Country)
- Chicago, IL
- I'm a . . .
- Writer, Artist
- Website:
- http://www.myspace.com/penaholic1
- Bookclub you belong to (include bookclub name & state):
- Shelfari Book Club
- Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
- Workin' On It
- What You Need to Know About Me:
- I am smart, funny, down-to-earth, and very, very dedicated to my work. I believe that you cannot receive what you want unless you work hard for it everyday because like the old saying goes, "No struggle, no progress," so I live by that adage everyday. I believe in God, friends, and family. Not to mention, I am a Cancer (july 5th) who likes to have fun and enjoy to the fullest. Hey, I am young. I only live once.
Dana's Blog
Cancerian Domination
My sign is like is...
Cool and confident, smart and strong.
Always in the solitude mode, so fear not because we don't cause any harm.
Never intimidated because we still rise despite the drama we face.
Can't enough of us because no one can ever take our place.
Easy going, true, but watch it; we will snap back!
Ready to act a fool if we feel like we're under attack.
Intelligent in every level because we believe in excellence.
Arrogant at times, because in our eyes; failure is irrelevant.
Never b… Continue
Cool and confident, smart and strong.
Always in the solitude mode, so fear not because we don't cause any harm.
Never intimidated because we still rise despite the drama we face.
Can't enough of us because no one can ever take our place.
Easy going, true, but watch it; we will snap back!
Ready to act a fool if we feel like we're under attack.
Intelligent in every level because we believe in excellence.
Arrogant at times, because in our eyes; failure is irrelevant.
Never b… Continue
Posted on July 16, 2008 at 1:32am —
I am a writer...
I am a writer who scream out echoes of mental scars.
My ink bleeds so much poison on the paper; I am surprised he hasn't stabbed me in the heart.
I am a writer who has a mentality of an adult but a heart of a youngsta.
So when drama comes my way, I don't trip cuz I know it only makes me tougher.
I am a writer that leaves traces of literary genres into your olfactory bulbs.
I'll take u back to memory lane.
I am a writer whose feet echoes out cockiness.
But hey, don't mind me; that's just me en… Continue
My ink bleeds so much poison on the paper; I am surprised he hasn't stabbed me in the heart.
I am a writer who has a mentality of an adult but a heart of a youngsta.
So when drama comes my way, I don't trip cuz I know it only makes me tougher.
I am a writer that leaves traces of literary genres into your olfactory bulbs.
I'll take u back to memory lane.
I am a writer whose feet echoes out cockiness.
But hey, don't mind me; that's just me en… Continue
Posted on July 16, 2008 at 1:30am —
Open Door Oppotunity!! Get @ me, ya'll!
What's up, everyone? This is Dana. I'm here 2 let u all know that u all are looking at a new writer for Big Time Publishing Newspaper!!!! I have my own poetry column called "The Long Road Cafe" by Dana. If you any of you are interested in getting your poem published on the site and being interviewed, as well, then look no further because Ms. Dana is here to help you get your name and words out there for the world to know who are and what you are about. So, dig this! Before you send me a copy of… Continue
Posted on July 16, 2008 at 12:00am —
Gratitude
Gratitude
By Dana Rettig
When the world had sliced my soul, you healed my scars.
When people said that I was bleak, you told me to keep reaching for the stars.
When my mother and I had a disparity, you understood my pain.
When I cried because my man left me, you gave me a Kleenex to wipe away the tear stains.
When I thought I was not going to pass my classes, you told me to keep striving.
When I wanted to put my pen down, you told me to keep writing.
When I wanted to die, you told me to br… Continue
By Dana Rettig
When the world had sliced my soul, you healed my scars.
When people said that I was bleak, you told me to keep reaching for the stars.
When my mother and I had a disparity, you understood my pain.
When I cried because my man left me, you gave me a Kleenex to wipe away the tear stains.
When I thought I was not going to pass my classes, you told me to keep striving.
When I wanted to put my pen down, you told me to keep writing.
When I wanted to die, you told me to br… Continue
Posted on June 12, 2008 at 8:03pm — 1 Comment
Excerpt of "Steam" by D. R. (PLEASE COMMENT ASAP!!!)
Excerpt of "Steam" by D. R. (PLEASE COMMENT ASAP!!!)
"Steam"
The men's restroom reeked with weed smoke that filled the room with heat and nausea. Instead, he kept his cool and walked inside the restroom so he could clear his head from the loud music that was going on outside. When the disc jockey had spinned Stardust's song, "Music Sounds Better with You", a short, bald, thin-moustache, polyester suit wearing dude had became a little too excited and said in a feminine tone, "Ooh, yes honey! Th… Continue
"Steam"
The men's restroom reeked with weed smoke that filled the room with heat and nausea. Instead, he kept his cool and walked inside the restroom so he could clear his head from the loud music that was going on outside. When the disc jockey had spinned Stardust's song, "Music Sounds Better with You", a short, bald, thin-moustache, polyester suit wearing dude had became a little too excited and said in a feminine tone, "Ooh, yes honey! Th… Continue
Posted on June 9, 2008 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments
Comment Wall (28 comments)
- At 3:38pm on August 17, 2008,
Relentless Aaron said… -
View my page on URBAN LIT UNIVERSE
- At 5:20pm on August 13, 2008,
Jill said… - *WAVING Madly to *Dana*HSo good to hear from you sweetie:)
Certainly just follow this link:http://groups.blackplanet.com/theartistlounge
if you are NOT a member of BP you will have to sign up first:)
PEACE,LOVE,&BLESSINGS Jill
- At 8:36pm on July 26, 2008,
Snake Eyes said… - i'm sorry it took so long to respond. i wouldn't mind doing an interview, but i don't kno how you can from over in Chi-town. i do have a picture i could send & i'll get you a bio, but i have to get my copyrights down for the rest of what i've created. get back to me...
- At 1:41am on July 17, 2008,
Claudia Grace said… - Thank for the response... and will do! C.
- At 4:56pm on July 15, 2008,
Claudia Grace said…
- Hello Dana! This is a personal invite to join Black
Writer's Voice! This is a Chicago based writers meetup geared towards creating a positive environment where black writer's, aspiring or published, can unite, encourage and network. This is a place to receive live feedback as well as anonymous feedback on that book you've been working on. Our first meeting will be held on Friday, August 1st. For more information go to
http://writers.meetup.com/1004/ Hope to hear from you and Happy Writing! Claudia
- At 6:03pm on June 24, 2008,
Cee Brooks said… - Life is life...lol. I'm all of 26 now...lol. Got up on my B. Day and made my baby girl breakfast. Very symbolic... I relaxed and released ..... Moved past some stuff and looked towards new beginnings. I am living my dreams... I can't loose sight of that! The payment for happiness is the price to look beyond your circumstances and still find the beauty in life. Thankx for asking.
- At 9:23pm on June 19, 2008,
Jason Robinson said… - Hi. Got your message. Thanks for the love. Let's talk sometime.
- At 10:59am on June 6, 2008,
Christopher Bynum said… - You're quite welcome, Dana. BTW, "Sir" isn't necessary. You're giving me military flashbacks :)
-Chris
- At 9:43am on June 6, 2008,
Christopher Bynum said…
- Do your thing, Dana!
- At 8:33pm on June 4, 2008,
Cee Brooks said…
- Hi my fellow Cancerian...lol. My B. Day is June 23.... Yes I still get excited. Life is beautiful even when it really isn't.
Much Love and Success... keep writing- your poem was tight
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