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Hometown:
South Suburbs of Chicago, IL
I'm a . . .
Reader, Writer
Website:
http://usiku.net
Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
Yes
What You Need to Know About Me:
My first book, Eloquence: Rhythm & Renaissance, was published November 2007. It was nominated for a 2008 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Poetry.

I also maintain a blog, Writer's Whirlpool, at http://writerswhirlpool.blogspot.com.

Usiku's Blog

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

Posted on April 11th, 2008 at 3:30am — 2 Comments (Add)

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

Posted on March 18th, 2008 at 1:15am — 1 Comment (Add)

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

Posted on March 18th, 2008 at 1:01am — 1 Comment (Add)

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At 10:23am on July 30th, 2008, Anita Diggs said…
Usiku:

If you'd like to read a FREE sample evaluation, just email me: anitadiggs@aol.com
At 4:03pm on July 20th, 2008, Anita Diggs said…
Hi:

If you ever decide to write a novel or a memoir and need a manuscript evaluation, please send me an email at or visit my blog:
anitadiggs@aol.com
http:themanuscripteditor.blogspot.com

My bio: Anita Diggs has worked as a book editor for Random House, Time Warner Trade Publishing and Thunder’s Mouth Press. She has lectured across the country on the topics of novel writing, book proposal development and how to get a literary agent. The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, C-Span, The New York Daily News have interviewed her. Columbia Journalism Review placed Ms. Diggs on their “The Shapers” list for the year 2000. The Shapers is a list of prominent New Yorkers who shape the national media agenda.
At 1:39am on July 17th, 2008, Claudia Grace said…
Thanks for the response! Will do. C.
At 5:28pm on July 15th, 2008, Claudia Grace said…
Hello Usiku! 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 3:37pm on May 31st, 2008, The Passion said…
hello Usiku

a look inside my next book

Lovely

It was a picture painted beautiful,
that is my love for you,
it has been a wonder to embrace
the life that flows through the joy of loving someone
as lovely as you

Something created from above,
Gods gift of a perfect love are all the things I have in you,
another something wonderful that has come true

In all that I may ever say surly this is beauty at its best,
a lifetime of happiness
At 10:36pm on May 9th, 2008, Jill said…
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At 9:41pm on April 12th, 2008, Ruth El said…
My writing and my painting is what keeps me moving and always going forward. I love what I do.
Thanks for your comment.
Ruth
At 12:58pm on April 11th, 2008, Jill said…
*You are VERY Welcome* & *Thank You* for checking out my pg. and encouragement .PEACE 1 LOVE Blessings Jill
At 12:16pm on April 10th, 2008, Jill said…
*BEAUTIFUL* poetry Wishing you much continued success :)Peace 1 LOVE Jill
At 10:30am on April 10th, 2008, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney said…
Greetings,

Love your style and rhythm in your poetry. Look forward to reading more of your poetry.

HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!

Cordially,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
 
 

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