To write the real, you have to show all the rawness, which has its harsh beauty and this is my platform to do just that. Not shying away from any subject matter or theme. Blog entries, Poetry (Free verse, Haiku, Narrative poetry), Black History,Photography, and a full course of wisdom quotes. Peace, TheRhymeRula
Staring out the window The black velvet night sky was extremely alluring Silence overpowered by an echoing confession It permeated my mind as I opened the blinds 3AM staring at a drizzling chill On a rain-streaked window I exhaled remnants of a joint My vision momentarily obscured Accompanied by a sunken heart Its rhythm beats […]
Read More A confession in black velvetWelcome readers, What constitutes a legitimate photographer? I pose this question because ever since the pandemic began, I started taking photos and creating photo essays all over Greater Boston/Boston and I thought to myself before writing this post, would I consider myself a photographer? And to that my answer is, sort of. I’m leaning more […]
Read More Unlock Your Photographic Potential: 3 Tips for Enhancing Your Photography SkillsLearn from scars They’re a reminder of painful mistakes Growth and transformationTowards a brighter place Leave a like if you’ve enjoyed this post. Also, hit the follow button so you can stay up to date with my future posts. I am because we are, that’s Ubuntu. As always, peace and keep it real.
Read More Holding a lifetimeIssac Murphy was born on April 16, 1861, as Isaac Burns on a farm near Frankfort, Kentucky to parents James Burn and a mother whose name is unknown. Murphy was a decorated jockey and was honored as the first American jockey elected to Racing’s Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is one […]
Read More Breaking all records : “The Story of Racehorse Jockey Isaac BurnsBackground on the DCR Cobalt Situation The Democratic Republic of Congo is responsible for over 70% of the world’s supply of cobalt. Our smartphones, computers, and electric vehicles are all powered by it. Even though the DRC possesses more cobalt reserves than the rest of the planet, a “clean” cobalt supply chain from the country […]
Read More A Tale of Cobalt and Tears: The Brutal Reality of Congolese Cobalt Slave LaborThe scorching morning sun beats down on me As I’m forced to toil away cobalt Its dust coats my lungs and impairs my vision And even if my sight isn’t 20/20 I can still see what I’m doing isn’t right For my growth I’m merely a young boy Yet, the rest of the world depends on […]
Read More The Unseen Tears of a Young Cobalt MinerThough they may seem innocuous, micro-stresses can amount to a lot of strain The next volume of your life titled, Vitality The mounting pressure builds, with no way to stop Til it bursts forth like a torrent, our souls on the drop It creeps in slowly, yet quickly takes hold Sending us to dark places […]
Read More Tackling Micro Stresses: How to Bounce Back From Life’s Little ChallengesLost and found, I hope you can resonate with this one Bewildered but don’t fret Backtrack to the begin Lost and gone, a worrisome dread An act of kindness, a courteous deed, Can bring back lost things with speed Returning lost things, respite, but next time pay attention Generous souls disregard the rapacious Starting over […]
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