Writer's Block

Add a Comment

Comment by Gina on November 10, 2008 at 12:03pm

Thank You for your words of encouragement. I appreciate your "props". I'm have never been happier and more grateful.

Comment by MSSYLADY on November 10, 2008 at 11:45am

Your writing is beautiful. Full of spirit and life and expectations of hope for the future. You did a great job of expression. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work.

Comment by Gina on November 10, 2008 at 10:50am

Writings From My Heart (Just wanted to share it with the world)

Barack Obama
A Hope Unexpected
Too many years spent Brainwashed
Minds unprotected
Undisciplined Pain, Anger, and Worry
Not knowing how to dream anymore – The vision was blurry
Being impracticable with regard to the importance or meaning of Life
Mr. Barack Obama
The change we may need
To restore and preserve a positive presence in our Lives
It’s been a long time coming
Something we never expected to see in our lifetime
My children saw the tears in my eyes
As young and innocent as they are
They already understood the reason I was crying
A historical event that the world witnessed together
A position never obtained by a Black Man – EVER.
A hero to the people welcoming a change that is necessary
Going down as a New Chapter in history books
For this moment is Legendary
I cannot fully explain the joy that I feel because of how far we’ve come
Yes We Can Yes We Will
We’ve witnessed the truth in the power of strength in numbers
And now It Has Been Done.
The revolution has begun and it was televised
All Day, All Night Sundown to Sunrise
Mr. Obama – Yes, He won the majority
Taking rank on the top of the ticket
All while being considered a Minority
The first shall be last and the last shall be first
The time has finally come for mentalities to be reversed
Through recognition of the fact that barriers can come down
Through Renewed ambition to come together on common ground

It is OK with me
If you do not share in the joy of my moment in pride
My Heart if Full
My Mind is Free
I am so proud to have lived to see the dawn of a new era
I turned 30 – Blissfully
A caterpillar to a Butterfly is a beautiful transformation
Crawling before you walk
And Instead given the ability to fly
How’s that for Motivation
To see beyond traditional ideas
To dream in spite of discouragement and fear
Trust in the Lord…He brought you to it, He’ll get you through it
YES, HE will get you there
Always on time Even the moment you did not expect it
It has come to pass for all who are living
Our First Black President has been elected
I must say that there is one thing that truly saddens me about the situation
It is our Lost Loved Ones
Who cannot be here to join us in Celebration
Even more, most were young enough
To witness the start of a New Beginning
Most have died by the hands of their own people
That has to STOP
CHANGE is the process for winning.


© November 5, 2008
Written by Regina A. Buckner-Camp

Comment by Anastasia Brown on November 9, 2008 at 7:35pm

ALL ALONE IN THIS WORLD. A Poem by Anastasia Brown- My mother is gone,gone away, no more will I hear her say " Hello my darling how are you today! No more smiles and laughter on her face.Her spirit was strong but her body was weak,one who was once so mighty ended up being meek.Without her here I feel alone in this world. Sometimes I even feel scared like when I was a girl.All alone like a leaf in the wind,I think of my mother who was my friend.Each day that passes by, the pain of my past,the pain of my loss the heartbreak I feel is all to real I know that I am not alone but sometimes that is exactly how I feel.

Comment by india on November 8, 2008 at 1:40pm

Writing is such a great way to express yourself, relieve stress and inspire others! The best way to understand the power of writing is to read works by phenomenal writers. With that said I want to encourage all of you to read In Our House by Marala Scott! It is her powerful memoir that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Her way of writing is easy to understand, yet analytical and methodical. It is the shocking story about her childhood and the obstacles that she and her family had to overcome to be who they are today. In Our House is about topics ranging from physical and emotional abuse to the importance of having faith in God. Please take a moment to check out the website and order your copy at http://www.inourhousebook.com
Thanks!
xoxo

Comment by Anastasia Brown on November 7, 2008 at 7:45pm

American has finally opened her eyes! The giant slumbers no more,finally she has opened her mouth and uttered the words "YES WE CAN"!!!

Comment by Phenita Martin Boddie on November 6, 2008 at 7:52am

Hello everyone, I enjoy creative writing, and hopefully you will enjoy some of my material. I look forward to your comments.

Comment by MeTeVa, Conceptual Makeup Artist on November 4, 2008 at 9:30am

Hello All, I look forward to sharing ink and thoughts with you!

Comment by Ms.K on November 3, 2008 at 9:47am

Hello New Friends,
I'm not a professional so take it easy on me..lol. I write what I feel and I hope you professionals enjoy what I have to offer .

Peace & Blessings

Category: Writing and Poetry
The Other Woman

The Other Woman

As I sidestepped the question that had me blushing

I stared into her eyes…saw the hurt that was once contained in mine

Realized that "the prize" wasn't worth the competition

My body still flushed from untangling myself from his unmentionables

The memory so fresh...I could still feel him within me

I felt guilty...but why should I be

After all I wasn't the one who violated their vows or the sanctity of what they had

Right?

So as he held me tight and I pretended he was all mine

I couldn't help but think of the pain in her eyes

When he introduced us and she knew

As a gentle breeze of recognition blew past us..she looked from him to me....with questioning eyes and without asking...she knew

That I was not a reluctant...participant

I went in with eyes wide open....knew I was wrong ......but kept hoping...
for the best

So as I stared at her manicured hands and perfect tresses

Somehow I felt less than

After all she's the one who has the ring

The bearer of his children.... who to him..... mean everything

How can I compete with that?

Even if it's just sex

The beauty of what they have is evident

So regardless of promises we made and fake sentiment

He's where he belongs

And what gives me the right to mess with that

Later that evening....as he silenced me with his kisses....hit those spots that belong only to him...he says he's been missing....I knew this was the ending..
of this thing we shared

because I was too much of a woman to cause another's despair.

Comment by Moon of www.LiberatedMuse.com on November 2, 2008 at 10:40am

Liberated Muse Productions is now accepting submissions for its anthology Liberated Muse, Volume I: How I Freed My Soul

The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2008.
All submissions should be emailed to LiberatedMuseProductions@gmail.com

Submission requirements are below:

Submissions can be in poetry, visual artwork, prose, or essay form.

Submissions should illustrate an example of when the author experienced or witnessed a moment when they felt truly "free", whatever that definition means to them.

All submissions should be authentic renderings by the person submitting the work. You can not submit work for your friend, relative, student, etc.

Submitted work should not be work that has been published in a book, magazine or online
publication before. (This does not include online poetry sites that allow members to share and critique each other's work).

All authors and visual artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration. Work should be in a Word document (no pdfs) and should appear as you would like it to appear in the anthology

Please include your contact information at the bottom of each submission (Name, email address, phone number). Bios will be requested from those who are included in the anthology

We will contact only those writers and artists whose work will be included in the anthology. As a reminder, inclusion in the submission is not paid. All included writers and artists included, however, will be invited to participate in press appearances and other promotional activities to market the book.

The anthology will be published by Xlibris Publishing and will be sold on Amazon.com, LiberatedMuse.com and other online stores. The book will also be sold at all Liberated Muse Productions events and will be the featured book during the 2009 Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest.

Our terms of agreement will be given to all writers/artists whose work will be included and it is expected that it is signed before a submission is included.

We look forward to receiving your submission.

• First
• Previous
• Next
• Last