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I & We Are Strong

I & WE ARE STRONG I have breast cancer she said to the world courageously sharing private pain voice breaking at the meaning and sound another step further on uncertain ground another gift of service to tell us you can feel fine and still have cancer early detection is the answer. I feel strong I feel strong as tears pool and spill gracefully sometimes emotions build suddenly then she shaved her head fists raised making triumph her own singing this beautiful affirming song I am not… Continue

Added by Usiku on March 30, 2009 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Personal Growth: It's Your Job!

I need a job. I have to go to my second job. I have two or three jobs. My job is... None of these statements are talking about working on personal growth. Time used working on personal growth is often relegated to “if I have” time. That's like taking care of personal health or personal hygiene at random or when it's convenient or when prompted by talk shows or only around New Year's Resolution time. You won't fall into this spare time crime if you love yourself. When you love yourself y… Continue

Added by Usiku on December 7, 2008 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Book Review: Eloquence: Rhythm and Renaissance, "...forming new connections in your spirit."

Title: Eloquence: Rhythm & Renaissance Author: Usiku Genre: Poetry, prose poetry, short stories Pages: 103

Usiku's work is magnificently written. He has an amazing mastery of the English language and his nature imagery is especially breathtaking. The poems and stories cover wide-ranging human universal themes such as love, religion, nature and family, and are each boldly presented in a genuine, powerful African-American voice.

His book is di… Continue

Added by Usiku on October 11, 2008 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Cool People

Cool People Bring blessings like mountain breezes and well water Soothe as warm thoughts do Heal like spiritual energy Conspire with the universe to benefit a doubting world Cling to confidences like silence to stillness Listen when they need to be heard Dedicate purpose to words Judge themselves by integrity of life and love Appreciate you your dreams Permeate humanity with youthfulness Inspire reachers to unveil the richness of God’s grace Beauty-filled people Continue

Added by Usiku on April 11, 2008 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

To: Natural, My Love

To: Natural, My Love Natural, My Love When you embrace your hair It’s like, you’re with child Blossoming enhances your smile You bring to life, fresh air Your twists, locks, braids and afro stuffs Add elegance to any room As glorious as the peacock’s plume Always the exquisite touch Natural, My Love My destiny, your legacy Mesmerizes like Victoria Falls As primal spirits call You captivate and satiate Texture, length, color, magnificence Imbued with strength Afrika made Varied with styles im… Continue

Added by Usiku on March 18, 2008 at 1:15am — 1 Comment

Eloquence

Eloquence Imagination, Faith, Freedom and LoveJoy fashioned a child The people rejoiced with such exuberance All beings paused in their orbits Gratitude and praise were unto the child as sustenance She flourished Moving with the ease of grace and bravery Aroused their wonder When she breathed, possibilities emerged Her presence felt as laughter’s lingering satisfaction Each person understood in their own way Appreciating, absorbing, appreciating Gaining permission to be Submitting to Artistry’s… Continue

Added by Usiku on March 18, 2008 at 1:01am — No Comments

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