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
Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou (In honor of International Women’s Day) Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach of my arms,The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of […]
Read More Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou (Black History 365/Women’s History Month)Here we go again, so H & M is back in the news with an ad that stirred criticism. However, this time around H & M stood their ground for their stance to allow their models to appear in whatever way they felt comfortable. To be honest I can’t quite fault them. In regards to […]
Read More All naturalCotton ball clouds tear apart from one another Until the sky is naked blue Everything needs distance, But don’t fret They will soon make their return In the meantime Hold onto god’s unchanging hand, A ravishing scenery to complex to describe in words, The setting sun Finally loses its early day scorching intensity, Now I […]
Read More Begin againMany thanks to my frequent collaborator and friend Aston Kamunde for giving me his first draft to this poem, and allowing me to strengthen it. Gentle touch as echoes pass Remnants of the night fell softly like feathery petals many of them reminding me of her perfectly crafted in black and gold Soft winds drew […]
Read More She makes me wonderMother nature takes no breather Challenges are enforced daily Rain drops shimmer Tasting and swallowing old earth for new if only it was true The rain falls hard On bare ground, Intoxicating the air with new smells But will Mother Nature continue to allow the birds to sing with a feathery flame? Or for frogs […]
Read More The African Green GoldThis is my third collaboration with my African brother from Kenya Aston Kamunde (https://astonkamunde.wordpress.com). My writings are in bold (This is dedicated to all the African beauties) The sky ebbed and flowed Curious winds centered my focus Feeble petals flying perplexedly From the dark petals that painted the earth As if ready for the […]
Read More Encounter with an African Goddess
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