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I am a renaissance man who is focused on perfecting multiple crafts. I've got experience in damn near everything but Medicine and Law. I love Hip-Hop culture more than life itself, and appreciate having an outlet to express my gratitude. I also have a passion

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thoughts: 5 of 310
Your mind is a vesselThrough which all thoughts flowFrom conscious to subconsciousCausing one to instinctively goTo fully harness the powerThat is infinite intelligenceOne must understand there is a thin lineBetween wisdom and ignoranceWhat side will you choose?The choice is up to youThink of your thoughts as thingsAnd all th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Rehabilitate or punish: How should society treat criminals?: 2 of 36
You've heard it a million times. The phrase, Does the punishment fit the crime is very appropriate when determining whether society should rehabilitate, or punish criminals. Statistics show that most criminals who serve an extended period of time become institutionalized, incapable of re-entering society in a normal fashion. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Everyday people: 1 of 17
Imagine it were youLying on the groundBegging random strangers for loose changeYour look really implying that you need moreWhat if things did not work out for you?RememberYou're everyday people tooWhat if life did not go your way?Would you have somewhere to stay?Many reasons are unknownAs to why women and men struggleWhat is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hard times: 9 of 148
What I wouldn't giveFor a dollar or twoMaybe for a sandwichOr an ice cold brew~Perhaps I'll drink my breakfastInstead of eggs and baconFinding it difficult to pourAs my hands keep shaking~Rocks roll down the pavementNo match for the tips of worn shoesRight after leftOne step after the next~My mood changes with the weatherOn a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Society has its priorities confused: 6 of 70
The year is 2009. The president of the United States is African-American. The world is experiencing change in multiple forms, some good, some inevitably bad. War, poverty, health care and unemployment are but a few of America's important issues that should be top priorities. The powers that be have seemingly forgotten that pe... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What is jazz music?: 2 of 19
Jazz is akin to my father's wingtips, which still shine brightly after decades of wear. Jazz is the rhythm of life, and the melody in your head that puts you to sleep at night. Perhaps the note Miles played on Sketches of Spain. Like a sudden burst of joy, or rather an unexpected jolt of pain. Jazz is bi-cultural expressi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Record collecting: What to do when a record skips: 1 of 8
You've been digging for records all day. Your book bag is very heavy, causing your shoulders to ache. Before you get home, you must stop by the liquor store for libations. Once home, you put the needle to the freshly dug copy of Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue, first generation original Columbia pressing, complete with the six e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer nights: 2 of 12
The sun has withdrawnIts love for the dayStanding only to stretchFollowed by an extended yawnNights like theseMake one feel so mellowAs the man in the moonWorks his magic till dawnBefore long steam will settleInto freshly cooled concreteShe gazes out the windowFocused on a hydrant across the streetWith each drip precedes a dr... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities TV Series: Identifying the actors in Good Times: 1 of 4
It's been said that watching others struggle makes one appreciate their own life much more. Sadly, listening to and/or observing other people's misfortune helps one to refocus, and count their blessings. Let's face it, the news of your neighbor being diagnosed with cancer, or your best friend going through a divorce greatly o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation What it is that makes life beautiful: 10 of 33
There's a lot of beauty in life. For some it's the peace of the trees, whereas for others it may be the tranquility of the sky. The rain can have a strange effect as well. There are others who are attracted to the evils of life. Commercialism is at its peak, while sex and violence still sells. The sales count has yet to ... More..