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Check Out! Reflections of Us Book Excerpt: I Made It

I made it. Before I physically made it, I made it out with my mind. While looking in the pit of my crack-head mother’s eyes, I made a conscious decision that I have evolved. I am a testimony in progress, focused on my dream to become whatever I chose to be. I hear it, but I don’t understand negative the words and thinking that has been placed on my life by hopeless and miserable niggas and bitches. I am untouchable to people and systems that seek my demise. Standing tall, in a pissy elevato… Continue

Added by Isis Francis on January 30, 2010 at 6:35pm — No Comments

Love Haiku

You are elusive, We cannot be exclusive, This is conclusive. Continue

Added by griffstarr on January 25, 2010 at 7:37pm — No Comments

Lingerie

Leftover Passion I Collect From Our Bedroom Sheets And I Wear It As Lingerie To Remind Me Just How Sexy You Make Me Feel Continue

Added by Nyki Edwinna on January 21, 2010 at 6:28pm — 1 Comment

His Touch

When he touches me His fingertips Write, Love letters Across my ecstasy And the brush Of his touch Paints Pleasure Onto the canvas Of my body That leaves A trail of sweat Upon My nakedness Continue

Added by Nyki Edwinna on January 21, 2010 at 6:25pm — 1 Comment

One OOWEE Under GOD

Can you hear me now!!! Good, because I need to hear from you!!! onmyownkikl@yahoo.com Here comes One OOWEE Under GOD, with personal and dramatic POETRY (A LIFE IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER & A LIFE GETTING IN SPECIFIC ORDER), gripping and venting SHORT STORIES (PEACE, BE STILL) and a blazing novel titled The Spices In Life; it's becoming soooooooooooo amazing. January 2010 will sum up all my literary hard knocks up to this point. My creativeness touching on everything that I hope to become and, wh… Continue

Added by Kim Wilson on November 7, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Literate Deviant Seeking Brethren

Readers and writers of dark fiction/poetry are invited to join me at Literate Deviant Seeking Brethren, a gathering place I created for readers and writers of dark erotica, horror, erotic fantasy, magic realism, tragedy, and, paranormal. Click here to visit Literate Deviant Seeking Brethren Continue

Added by Anthony Beal on October 24, 2009 at 4:39pm — No Comments

LOVE IS MEANT TO STAND THE TEST OF TIME

[A sample poem taken from the spoken word nightclub scene of Eddie Johnson's novel: "Love's Wicked Game"] Love is meant to stand the test of time It’s not all about flowers though lovely Nor being whisked away to stay in foreign towers that reach to the sky You should tell your mate you love them each and every day Love is meant to stand the test of time A warm feeling within your innermost soul that can be felt by the person you graciously hold Whether that person is young or old Yo… Continue

Added by Eddie Johnson on October 18, 2009 at 11:24pm — No Comments

Critique this short story to my email: onmyownkikl@yahoo

WARRANTED RAGE The shiny and new COLT hammer rest on top of the vintage dresser crowded with recent and back-in-the-day photos of the family, of the friends, an assortment of MAC makeup, an array of very expensive diamonds and gold jewelry ranging in prices of more than $10,000. Perfumes and what-nots, as I pace back and forth, from the den to the back bedroom, considering how I should be reacting, as Reginald, Ashy and Compton bang unmercifully, like convicts on lock-down, on my burglar-barred… Continue

Added by Kim Wilson on October 12, 2009 at 12:49am — No Comments

POETRY MONTH SUBMISSION --OCT. 8, 2009

Black like… Black like sand is infinite And ice flows in rivers that once ran in clouds Black like night is a dandelion rising in the noonday sun And blue is the final flame of the cool dung Black like coal is hot diamond on the hand of a young couple promising eternity Black like time is never done Black like on and on And every sum was a black one Black like me Continue

Added by oronde ash on October 8, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

"STRESS"

STRESS IS JUST HAPPINESS TURNED INSIDE OUT, ALONGSIDE WITH ANGER, AND THE SILVER CLOUDS OF DOUBT, NOW THAT I'M OLDER I REALIZE THAT I'M NOT ALONE, BUT THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME, I REALIZE I'M STRONG, I WILL LONGER IN THIS LIFETIME LET SATAN MAKE ME STRESSED, BUT I WOULD THINK ABOUT GODS GOODNESS AND KNOW THAT I'M BLESSED, I WILL LEARN TO LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, BUT FIRST LEARN TO LOVE THYSELF, I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST, BUT WITH GODS HELP, SO TO WHOM SHALL READ THIS BE NOT BURDENED,… Continue

Added by Dominic Sincere on September 30, 2009 at 5:46am — 1 Comment

My Film Was Chosen!

I am delighted to announce that the short film based on my choreopoem, Harriet, about the life of Harriet Jacobs (author of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl), has been chosen to be screened during the London Black Film Festival 2009. “Harriet” was written as part of a project funded by Arts Council England to commemorate the bicentenary of the end of the Transatlantic trade. For more details and to see the film, go to http://www.kuumba-survivors.com/harriet.htm Please let me know what yo… Continue

Added by Zhana on August 18, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

FRUIT FORBIDDEN

i am wrong, so wrong in mind's mindset. cannot lie to myself or you, have not begun banal behavior yet. look at you,think of you,speak to you in ways that defy what is proper and respectable. but you visage overwhelms and overcomes restraint of this mortal man; lady, tell me what else is longing, longing to do? if tree be faltering that you cling upon, then trust that this one be strong from tallest branch to deep roots. so pray tell, perchance you and i can conspire carnally creating nectar tha… Continue

Added by marc livingston on July 19, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

Let There Be Peace Pg 5 Chosen Words by Suzanne Elizabeth Uzzell

Let there be peace in the valley, peace in the sea peace in the land between you and me. Let there be peace in our homes, schools and streets. Peace for our love ones and to all those we meet. Let peace ring loud for our children who are silenced by their fears. Let peace be the tissue that wipes away their tears. Let peace now grow strong and embrace us all. Let peace be the light that shines on us day and night. Suzanne Elizabeth Uzzell To read more poems you can visit http://ww… Continue

Added by Evangelist Suzanne E. Uzzell on July 4, 2009 at 5:44am — No Comments

DAY 32 - A DEFINING PROCESS!

Planning my work and working my plan! According to Edison Montgomery: "Clear definitions of goals is the key to success!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me! ORDER THE BOOK... JOIN THE CONVERSATION... BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT! Continue

Added by brburns.com on July 2, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

DAY 31 - SIXTY MORE DAYS TO GO!

PICTURED ABOVE: Boxes of the Novel / Poetry Book - EASIER SAID THAN DONE! It has been 30 days since I started on my quest to sell ONE MILLION BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA. At this point I thought for sure that I would be well beyond the half-way point. I've sold 190 Books… Continue

Added by brburns.com on July 1, 2009 at 10:25pm — No Comments

DAY 30 - NO REST FOR THE WEARY!

After an exhausting trip to Mobile, Alabama, I am mentally and physically exhausted. Today I just took a moment to return some phone calls, send out some emails and blog. At some point I'm going to get some sleep and then unpack. I still have 2 speeches to write for The Sigma Conclave next week and then it's time to pack again and hit the road. "The road to success runs uphill, so don't expect to break any speed records!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's… Continue

Added by brburns.com on June 30, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

DAY 29 - BROTHERS AND BOOKS!

PICTURED ABOVE: Rob Darrett, brburns.com, Quincy Cole, Will Curtis & The Booksss "United WE stand, divided WE fall!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me!… Continue

Added by brburns.com on June 29, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

DAY 28 - I'M A DREAMER! - THERE'S ONE IN EVERY FAMILY!

PICTURED ABOVE: Shirley Murdock & brburns.com Tonight as I sat backstage at The Sanger Theater in Mobile, Alabama, waiting on my cue to take the stage in the stage play - THERE'S ONE IN EVERY FAMILY(Heaven Ain't That Hard To Find!), I started thinking… Continue

Added by brburns.com on June 28, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

DAY 27 - LOYALTY IS PRICELESS!

Today I paused my book tour to travel to Mobile, Alabama. A friend asked me to be a part of a stage play that he was directing. "Loyalty in little things is a great thing!" ...AND THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT... But Who knows - Maybe it's just me! ORDER THE BOOK... JOIN THE CONVERSATION... BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT! Continue

Added by brburns.com on June 27, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

DAY 24 - IN THE "PLAY" - BUT I'M NOT PLAYING!

Today I hit the streets again in 104 degree Houston heat(Having a vision is an automatic cooler). Tonight I attended rehearsals for the Stage Play that I am in - THERE'S ONE IN EVERY FAMILY"(Heaven Ain't That Hard To Find!). When I am "onstage" - I am focused on the task at hand, but when I am "offstage" - I AM STILL FOCUSED ON MY GOAL! In between scenes and on the breaks - I'm promoting/selling - EASIER SAID THAN DONE! Is this multi-tasking?… Continue

Added by brburns.com on June 24, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

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