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I'm a trained theater artist with a strong African dance background. My love for writing is what made me go to theater arts school but, somehow, dance got into my blood.

I'm trying to pick up writing again and it's been as exciting as I've always known it

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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Why illegal immigration is bad for illegal immigrants: 1 of 23

Illegal immigration is bad in every nation. However, in a country that has a history of discrimination based on race and class, it is almost suicidal. The only reason why people take the chance is because they expect their hard work to pay off. In many of the countries these illegal immigrants have fled, hard work, literally...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New York City: 6 of 96

Dance to the big apple's rhythm ____________________________ Like soldier ants From a disturbed anthill We swarm upon the city And clog its veins; We sway and rock To the rhythm Of metal upon metal We snake along the path Between the dream And its realization; We each have our dreams- Many pairs of eyes, A similitude of visi...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 144 of 838

Her pleasure and my pain _________________________ Side by side and hand in hand They rolled along the highway Knowing whom they were going to betray I was a hundred miles away When I heard the kiss Like manhood pulled at the peak of bliss It was painful for me It was sweet for them It took me out and he went in As she moane...
Sciences > Psychology How to let go of someone you love: 13 of 68

It is very difficult to accept the end of friendship, marriage or the life of a relative or close friend. The pain often lingers and may make it difficult for a person to function as he or she is known to. It could also lead to extreme depression or generate other health issues. I know this may sound absurd but sometimes peo...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Commentary: The effectiveness of the United Nations: 7 of 25

The United Nations, like the League of Nations that preceded it, was doomed to fail from the day it was born. Coming after the League of Nations had failed to prevent a second world war, the United Nations inherited many of the functions and shortcomings of its predecessor. The most significant difference seemed to be in the...
Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles Regional varieties and patterns of African dance: 1 of 3

African Dance is as broad and varied as there are ethnic groups on the continent. The nature of dance in a particular region is dependent on numerous factors. African choreographers of old were inspired by natural phenomena within their region, the movements of the animals they hunted, the space within which the dances could...
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 23 of 66

Marriage is a very joyous and beautiful occasion. That is why divorce is a very tragic event. It affects all involved and, if there are children, the effect on them could be damaging. There are many causes for divorce. The causes vary because people and circumstances differ. The most common cause, however, is communication o...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why people remain more important than bureacracies: 1 of 1

Proper protocol in officialdom prevents embarrassment, loss, nepotism and bias in official dealings. It also prevents security breaches and ensures smooth running of day-to-day business administration. Proper documentation is key in the event of legal proceedings and investigations. Bureaucracy, thus, to a certain degree is ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Judging the ignorance of US citizens in world issues: 17 of 32

Prolific information dissemination in the West is remarkable. However, it usually is centered around happenings within celebrity circles where the Western public has been tuned to focus on. If anything happens anywhere else around the world, it must prove that western civilization is superior otherwise, it won't make the hea...
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Talking to your teens about sex and STDs: 6 of 11

Although it is universally accepted that sex education should begin at home, sharing information about sex with your own child remains one of the most awkward tasks of parenting. Parents are often scared of giving their children the impression that they are being given the green light to have sex. Others also worry that rais...