myself is sculptor of your body’s idiom: the musician of your wrists; the poet who is afraid only to mistranslate a rhythm in your hair... -E.E. Cummings
relevant-'worthy of raising in the context of discussion'
"keep pennin till the earth birth's your rightful seed then nurture it wit more ink..." ASIEM "Kuun fiyah Kuun" Quran (Be and it is) " A writer takes his pen to write the words again that all in love is fair" Stevie Wonder
3. "there seems the double edged sword though, or not?" In response to Reply # 0
how do you feel about these lines:
the black man doesn't even exist
i... personally felt this was a powerful statement, much powerful than anything i've read on here in several months. it conjured up something quite sad, yet reflective in me.
4. "yes, double-edged indeed...as is the plight of DuBois'" In response to Reply # 3
double consciousness theory.
to be an American and African,Black,Brown,Negro,Nigger, etc.
more reflection on this has been stimulated by the recent Spike Lee documentary...how America truly views the importance and value of African-Americans' lives in general. If there was ever an example needed of the lack of compassion and interest in our plight and well-being, Katrina is that and so much more. i will write a poem about this reflection soon.
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myself is sculptor of your body’s idiom: the musician of your wrists; the poet who is afraid only to mistranslate a rhythm in your hair... -E.E. Cummings
5. "RE: yes, double-edged indeed...as is the plight of DuBois'" In response to Reply # 4
before i let you call me an afro american i would use rose thorn spike and peel off my skin like a orange revealing the inner meat the flesh and the seeds
outer covering= word flesh=body seed=spirit, dragon
i am more than a man a label a classification a title i am the center of my universe for verse i stump those who say i' am wise wisdom knocks open the door not for christ but for change!
peace "BUDDHA" peace loves Freeworld Order Dangurus Mines