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About me - Asha Oshun'Mali

What can I say about myself? I am just regular folks. I write because I enjoy the feel of my fingers flying across my computer keys. I also write, because it gives my ancestors-those whose blood still runs like streams through my veins-a chance to speak. More

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: An uninvited guest: 1 of 14

Unexpected I did not know you were there small bird flying upward perched inside of me cocooning into your own destiny Finding your way backward you walked gasping for air hanging there inside of me no more the door opened and you welcomed me into your little heart. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Insanity: 14 of 143
Insanity The first time ever you lose your mind will be a sublime leap into darkness so blind devoid of light/ of reason/ of rhyme. Watch the shifting paradigm inside your mind. Skip once/ bounce twice/shout loud/profane life is lived more soundly- outside of your brain. To the left/turn right/ drive unrestrained sip champa... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Self-communication and affirmation: 2 of 10

As individuals, we may spend many years dealing with the fallout of negative statements presented by adults and others in childhood. These statements can range from mild to moderate. A parent can tell us that we are "Way to loud" and that we "talk to much". An educator may tell us that we are not adept at a particular subject... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Childhood: 3 of 14

The Silent Crying Drum. It is Timothy that I think of now as I contemplate the dank darkness around me. This is a place with no sound. Dust rises. Heat fills the stifling air. Smell floods with no mercy into my nostrils. It is sickening-this smell. It is death, plain and simple. I can feel the weight of a distant drum. I fee... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering September 11, 2001: 7 of 30

The moments we can't forget: Remembering 911 There are some moments that play out like epic films in your memory. You can not make your mind forget these kinds of moments; no matter how hard you try. The day was September 11, 2001. I am a student at the Community College of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. I am oblivious to an... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling really for you?: 7 of 23

The decision to home school is not an easy one. For me, I felt that educating my own children was my responsibility and mine alone. While my children have garnered most of their educational experience from the public and private school system, I am not going to place blame on either system for my choice to educate them at ho... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Why black men are fond of white women: 10 of 28

The fact is people have things twisted in their own minds where love is concerned in general. Dating outside of the race does not negate racial prejudice. I've read through all of the articles here and I have to say that some valid points have been made. On the other hand, I think some other points have been left out. The t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Experience of child abuse: 31 of 65

Reflections of childhood abuse for positive change. Abused children do not let you forget. They haunt us, showing up in the daily actions of our lives as adults. They are not the nicest of ghost; but they mean well. Suppression of childhood abuse does not mean that it goes away. Memory for me is usually preceded by a burn... More..
Education > Homeschooling Misconceptions about homeschooling: 2 of 4

When I told my mostly middle class family that I was thinking of homeschooling my children, I was met with a host of negative responses. My mother, in particular, was mortified. "Home school!" she said exasperated. "Now why would you want to do that? Don't you know home school children don't get into good colleges? And, how w... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Conscience: 2 of 4

The lack of a conscientious existence of human kind can be blamed on one being only; the devil. Who, but the devil, could possibly interfere with human choice and reason-bending thought like an iron smith with heat to metal. Only the king of the eternal inferno palace (or queen depending on the outfit) could calculate so tho... More..