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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle

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Another Blessed DayI've spent the better half of my lifeliving on these crack filled streetsI don't complain mind you, just wishI didn't have these holes in thebottom of my soles, then I could bettercover my feet to protect them from thebitter cold.When night comes I find a spot closeto a tall building to block the chillof th... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time

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Time, the dance of marionettesmoving in chaotic syncopationto the music of the clocktic toc, tic tocPuppeteer masters in controlorchestrate our fateTime to live, time to dieTime to work, time to playTime for war, time for peaceTime to move, time to waitTic Toc, Tic TocLocked in perpetual motionThe ever-ticking clockSo much to... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Experiencing nature

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Forever SummerSoft pillows of whitefloat across God's blue-lit sky.A gentle breeze whistles through the treesheated by the sun golden in color.The sweet smell of lavender and honeysucklepermeates the air, while drops of dew,rest atop a bed of green grassand the robin sings a lullaby.Honeybees pollinate the garden of daffodils... More..

Politics, News & Issues > People in the News The controversial Reverend Al Sharpton

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S0, after years of living in New York city, and traveling around the world, Bill O'Reilly, host of Fox's The O'Reilly Factor, finally went to a black owned and operated restaurant, Sylvia's, a famous restaurant up in Harlem. O'Reilly talked about his visit to Sylvia's last week on "The Radio Factor," his syndicated radio prog... More..

Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Shrimp

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Shrimp and Crab DressingThis wonderful recipe was passed on to me by my Aunt Flo Mae.Today at age 85, Aunt Flo, as we called her, cannot create her masterpieces as she desires, so she passed them on to those of us who wish to carry on her culinary wisdom.1/2 c butter or margarine1/2 c chopped onion1/2 c chopped celery1/2 medi... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Black history month

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Juke JointI know a place where the music is bumpin'and the atmosphere's jumpin'where the women are dolled upand the men are on the prowl.Down in the Delta near the cotton fieldssits a ramshackle building, with a roof of tin,and sawdust carpets the wooden floors.table and chairs are set up in pairsaround the ole' potbelly stov... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life

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Family TreeLook at me! Do you like what you see?Pretty black skin, full lips, and kinky hairYou say we're friends butBehind my back, I hearhow you held tighter to your pursewhen a young black kid was nearSo, you think you're superior?Better check your family tree,know your history!You gotta' cousin a bit darkerThan he should ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is the "No Snitching" campaign an attempt by criminals to intimidate witnesses?

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There is a new phenomenon sweeping this country called the "No snitching campaign" A grassroots campaign to discourage crime witnesses from talking to police. T-shirts and hats with the message "Stop Snitching" have popped up all over the country from cities like LA, Jacksonville and New York. The trend has frustrated police ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heroes

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Soldier oh soldierSoldier oh soldierOn Foreign soil you landedA Trespasser on sacred groundHow brave and strong you areTo fight a warso far from freedoms shore.Soldier oh soldierHow frightened is your motherThat she might lose you to anotherAnd how proud is your fatherThat you have chosen to follow his path?Soldier oh soldier... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent

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"Life Changed That Day"I remember that day as if it were yesterday,The deck had been stacked, a bad hand was dealt.Felt my world shattering, as the tears began to fall, Seeing the look on his face as he approached from the hall.He was very direct, never minced any words,"Your father is dying" is all that I heard.I was nearly ... More..

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