I’m from this beautiful land ‘he’ made Off the waters of the Atlantic waves Magnificent waterfalls and evergreen trees Filled with bauxite, Diamond, gold and rice My ancestors came from foreign lands to meet The masters of the English heat […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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In the shadow I stand Your work is of heart and hand I validate your skills, develop your mind You are the Nurse I am here to guide you on the road to high quality standards of care I consult, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I am from an elevator, in my mother’s safe body waiting to be of this earth. I am from an elevator, where my father carried me in his arms safely to our apartment. Lifts and pulleys that guided me through […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We make it so complicated. Theories, principles, verbose verbiage, Struggling to create parameters to define humanness and humanity, and the humanness in humanity. What is it to truly appreciate another? One’s thoughts and dreams, Desires and fears, history and future, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Enveloped in sadness covered in sorrow unable to see passed the tears not understanding the why, what, or how hoping that death hovers near Living each day no different from the last crying over memories and living in the past […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I am from lightning bugs in a jar, games of tag and building forts with friends, running through sprinklers on a hot summer day, and kool-aid colored smiles I am from chasing ice cream trucks down the block, playing hula […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The new place is so different: the language, the culture! Like it or not, there’s no way for departure! Simply, get into rhythm, learn and explore, The new life’s ahead which will soon be adored! New pace of life is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Where are you from? Where I am from you may not know! Come follow me! Let’s go, go, go! Where are you from? I’m from a sunny, warm place, where “white gold” grows throughout the land! Where are you from? […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The boy was born in the month of July to a policeman and his caring bride. The third child to come with one more to follow the apartment was full but not with our sorrow. In winter, in Brooklyn we […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I am from a different part of the world Little girl from different culture Little girl with different dreams Different language different clothes But the heart of love just like all Brought up in love and strong family ties Loved […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The oldest of five girls, Always responsible, dearly loved, Creative dreamer, Building clubhouses, Singing in neighborhood shows Circling desired items in the Sears catalogue, Always responsible , dearly loved The joy of Christmas, Hearing reindeer on the roof, Babysitter, cook, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Lobbying at the Steps of the Capitol Speak loud the language of power Speak politics. Yea! Speak politics When you speak, things happen Speak, nurses speak and shatter the paradigm of quietness Sitting at the table of power, speak Standing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…