A Strong Woman

I found this on Google and I wanted to share it.

Love your natural beauty

...Is

attracting
lifted senses
acoustically vivid
driven to be admired
yesterday today and tomorrow

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

The Grand Dr. Maya Angelou

Still I Rise
by Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops,
Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.
______________________________
Here is a link to her reciting this poem. An extravagant talent.

Live

Your life holds endless possibilities.
Be bold enough to unchain those burdens that lock you down.
Catapult your passion with limitless speed.

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Don't lose sight of who you are
she says
I never do
I say

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

"Too many Black women can say that they are mothers but
can't say that they wives"- Common-

Resolve?

one question
one question
three answers
because he's afraid
he wonders if he can offer
three answers
can he shape we
intellects under the sun rays
should I make he
telepathic
eyes reading braille through follicles
one question
can he feel me
resolution close
instructions read in German, Turkish, Dutch
playing hopscotch with
jigsaw pieces
assembly required
hes says
but they didn't tell me
i needed an interpreter
master of disguise
hiding emotions
feeling illiterate because his face is illegible
one question
one question
answer

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Inhail luhve

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Process

As you breathe you find strength
                                         strength to fight off the anger
                                         strength to fight off the tears
             breathing out is the problem
             letting go of what you heard
            letting go of what could be 
            forseeing the problems that could arrive

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live
           

She need He

ebony skin
mahogany walk
brown sugar taste
leaves no space for
vulgar grasping
rancid stares
pungent phrases

she won't give up on them
because she needs them as much as they need her
she'll keep on loving them even though
their mentality has been transcribed
into habituated swagga
automatic pss holla bird call

with every click of every heel
their intuition now tells them to
spaz out and react with no
inhibitions

so they leap their hands to her walk
and don't realize that they have
treaded through her woven
ora interlaced with
awareness and some cleverness

thick hips is not all she is
two breasts is all they see

but inspiration is her name
she battles the yellow brick road

with her rustic air
she remembers
all they need is
her

more of her
all those outbursts are
attention seekers

so she holds them in her mind
encouraging
inspiring
smiling

speaking words like

"brotha, you are loved"
"brotha, I am here"
"let us rise together"
"cuz I need you...he...I need he"
"she needs he"
"we need you"

We live to create.
We lie to love.
We live to live.

Don't lose sight of who you are.

 Never Give Up. No matter what red tape crosses in front of you. No matter how much hail falls.
Protect your mentality with confidence.

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Validate yourself

Sometimes we search to find happiness. Sometimes we search to hard too wide too far. We tend to look for it in others and when they disappoint we go crazy. We fail to realize that we hold our own validation. Letting another person validate you only relays an unassured consciousness. When you agnize your truely uncomparable qualities you can find happinnes. Merriam Webster's definition is "a state of well-being and contentment : joy or a pleasurable or satisfying experience." Happinness to me is knowing that you are living to complete your purpose. To feel the joy in your heart because it is coming from within.
What is your definition of happinnes?

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

So I should be me

"Mommy" she said.

"My eyes well up with tears as I feel the discredit. They don't recognize me by what I say, by what I do, but by who they think I am."

"Judgment child, Judgment. They don't have anything better to do... they judge what they don't understand"

"A word we are only supposed to hear from God."

"They repeat what I say as if I am not even there...They don't recognize me as who I am."

"Judgment, a word I don't hear, but I feel."

"But Mommy...My head is pressured. The outside arches on my cheekbones are strained, pulled."

"Just relax, hun, just relax.

There will be days when they see who they want to see. And then there will be days when their veiled eyes of insecurity are enlightened.

Everybody has their problems.

Everybody makes mistakes.

Everybody acts or not with the same body.

Honey...

When they see that

When they take the time to understand each other...

Our rhythms will be as calm as the stream."

Perspective

a bulk of tears eyelashes collide unto her star

glazed the sun has dimmed

to mutation of syncopated rhythms

click down

press the x sideways

if it was only that easy to reaffirm

her intuition

to acknowledge her influence

is not a realized obstacle course

entrance of what the standard should be

trekked with a handful of footprints

only ten have walked this route

according to them

only few have been so articulate

and educated to journey through

this

what they like to call their daily jog

how she glows when the sun reflects her face

what she resembles when the glass becomes foggy

with the drop of a cloth

seen is her unfurled skin

which is not favored

rather accentuated

so

accentuate her bust so it may

burst forth into their eyes

innocence evolved into sensuality

difficult to dislodge the idea

of sex from her figure

effortless to grab her midsection

face forward

metamorphosing from an occasional stare

to a systematic routine

to look to her only for pleasure

of lust

_______________________

We live to create.

We live to love.

We live to live.

Beautiful Haitian Art

These pieces were at Hotel Montana before it went down. Haitian art is so meticulous and vibrant. It resembles my Haitian people, forever colorful. The beadwork represents endurance and perseverance; when you think life's bumps and paths are over always breathe another breath. Continue to live. Continue to believe in your passion. Creativity can only lead to your euphoria.

We live to create.

We live to love.

We live to live.

Don't let'em keep you down

So I spoke to her and she said-
-listen child
I been thrugh more than you could imagine
my heart's been torn apart
my legs been ripped open
my hairs been pulled and flattened
but there's one thing
that never waivered
and that's my love for myself
even though I was mistreated
I still say these words
in the morning,
just to keep me sane
and I wanna tell you
there ain't nothin wrong
with getting hurt
just as long as you don't
wallow in the pain
glare those big gorgeous eyes
and begin to
feel it in your pulse
so I say these words
with conviction because that's
the only way I know how
I let these words guide me
because they make me feel different
yes of course honey
we are all the same
but a woman has got that
special thang-

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Be vocal

To support is to express your thoughts and all your thoughts to your system. Many people say that they support their family and or friends but it is only when you show it that it is believed. Support is not silent. Support is an intense anchored voice. So support the youth of today to excel in all. Speak to them, encouraging their talents, whatever they may be. Stand up for creative progression.

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Motion

Writing out my heart
pulling my fingers backwards
emancipating my joints so they
could move in hip forward action
movement happenings occurrences
the proclamation has been acknowledged
time for me to get into it
witness it
posture always conjoint
breathing systematically capricious
inadequate premonitions
superior adaptation to the
intensified temperature
the motion of existence is unlimited
undeniably evident
in ultimate fear
looking left
reminded of
acceptance
fanatically lifted
not annoyed
bothered
tracing the outlines
dents
shapes
of lines crevices
boundaries and borders
not yet reached out

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Live vibrantly

To be divinely exquisite is to be unafraid of telling all of yourself with flaws and all. Without hesitation express you.

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Your journey

Those who judge you because of your creative progression are just insecure roots thirsting for water.

 Don't let their tangled droughtful limbs block your positivity. Just know that you are that much influential for them to spend their time trying to break you. Turn their negative wishes into prosperous branches that bloom success. Throughout your journey to the top you will face obstacles that will deter your mind and soul, but if you are strongwilled in your dream you can be the victor.
 In all reality, although it is sad, most people, i.e. your family and friends with the exception of your parents, don't want you to surpass them. They will encourage you but only until you reach their plateau and unfortunately when you are ready to move to the next step they will bring you down or at least try to. So don't be discouraged when you witness those unfortunate pieces of your journey.
Always look to yourself and be patient with life along with your experiences.

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Let's lean on each other

Haiti is going through so much right now and I think that as much as we have cried, we must come together to help. To find the strength in oneself after one has been torn and battered is a difficult thing to do but with the extra shoulder to lean on, a hand to help stand and open ears to listen; one can make it through the storm unwavered and blessed. I cry for my country, but I know that it will bloom again like one of God's immensely beautiful flowers.



We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.     

My sister's photos.

This past winter storm my sister, Nathalie went crazy taking pictures. I wanted to share some; I think they are really nice.

When others have an eye for something that you don't or that you also do; we should remember to share it and give encouragement.


We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

"They say"

They say a woman should be
They think a woman is what
Place a woman there
Touch a woman there
A woman belongs
needs to
sit next to
under the ceiling
__________________
But what do you think?

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

She

the pride she walked with was

unseen, unheard of

she had elegance, class and a little bit of sass

stance was marvelous and direct

eyes were as open as a valley stream

seen was she

heard was her soft

but concrete voice

the rhythm of her stride was none

less than the proud walk of her country

she was Ayiti

Ayiti drew the attention of all

with the peeled back

veils of insecurity

Ayiti was watched by those
who wished they could be her
vividly wanting to
embody her charisma, and intellect
burst of love and loyalty

her faith in God was immeasurable

her words spoke through miles and
miles, miles and miles of trees
with every thought that ran
through her mind sidewalks were

engraved with signs of life

music was Ayiti's vice

Ayiti wrote, sang
played every note heard of
"La ti da tada" she'd go
"Bdo tedey" she'd scat

she remembered when

Ayiti was

a part of that scene

eclectic lights
electric notes
vibrant ears
silhouettes of crescent moons
upon their cheeks

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Serenity

A woman is as essential to a man as the Earth embraces the seed which brings forth and reaps luminous rays of serenity.

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

A Lady Holds Up The Sun

Assured luminosity

Limitlessly influential

Accepting nothing less than immediate attention

Digression relays not of her own vocabulary

Yearning census completion for her soul

Henna drawn deep in her raised welled eyes

Overly willing to let her shoulder lean for them

Living to satisfy the soul past the

Diameter of the universe

Serenely supporting her man

Urges the young ones to be all they can be

Prospers in what she knows she was destined to hold

Thrusts hugs at them even when they deny

Hatches eggs of life with

Eternal love sketched in her veins

Simply divine

Untold measurement

Night's very own goddess

We live to create.

We live to love.

We live to live.

Feel Empowered

I am
Be
Feel Empowered
We are women
women of all shades
believe you are worthy
confirm your intuition
sound your voice
to be heard through eyes
lifted you are to be
lifted ones you form
senses mandated to create
unlimited access of elevation
inhale desires of humankind
that will sort out love
from confusion
so education leads me to know that
I Am
Be
Feel Empowered
infatuated they are with us
can't keep their laces of curiosity off us
In need of reconstruction we are
so we can be able to rebuild lives
singe that old chick with snapped fingers
immerse yourself with aromatic cedar
resurrect compassion, true wisdom,
vigorous and honest appeal
know that
I Am
Be
You must
Feel Empowered


We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.

Time to shop

Hello Ladies,
We can all agree that jewelry can make you feel so much more present.
Come to this upcoming event and check out beautiful custom handmade pieces. There are semi precious jewels like mother of pearl, jade, and even copper cuffs. These are one of a kind pieces made with love and care in hopes that a lady will wear it to match or elevate her sassy or classy presence. So lets go shopping and support a talented creative woman Earth Rowe.
Here is a link to her website so open your eyes to talent.

Tis The Season, Elements of Earth Jewelry Holiday Shopping Party

Date:	Saturday, December 12, 2009
Time:	4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:	FiveMyles Art Gallery- 558 ST. Johns Place, Brooklyn NY (Between Franklin&Classon)

Thanks everyone
and always remember that

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Original Woman

As the creativeness flows out my body
it spurs through the crevices of my elbows
out the wrinkles
from the curvature of my smile
the allocation elevates me past gravity
introducing me to the holy masters'
premonition to the spirals that form my strands
to the velocity at which my thick hips sway
measuring the weight of my bosom
equating them to that comfy pillow
imagination can make my eyes
binoculars
creative juices make me stay a float
a mango some passion fruit and blackberry
draw in a line and they say
don't mock me
flying with high horses
they don't see that I'm the
reason why they be
possibility is at ease


We live to live
We live to love
We live to create

This is to all my single ladies

Hello there,
Today I want to reach out to young women my age and and around it; women that share the same grounds as me; women that love themselves dearly; women that can relate. This is to all my single ladies. If it is to you, then you will understand and read easy; if not then I do apologize. Comment and I will clarify.
Now I want to talk about having a companion, a boyfriend, a special someone. If you are single, you may be feeling a little insecure of the reasons why; well sisters; please do not feel that way.
Just because the right guy hasn't approached you yet; it does not mean that you are not an intelligent, beautiful, and respectful young lady. We as women who share many similarities in life must realize that our everyday experiences give us the strength that makes us illuminate any room we walk into. For this could very well be the reason why that guy does not know how to walk up to you.
To me, that makes it all the more better because then when they build up all their confidence, they are all the more respectful. Now they know that they are dealing with some real female, not just any female who would give a brother play any day.
They have to know that you are regal lady that has standards that your man needs to reach for and achieve.
I believe that you have to have the ability to be down to earth, polite and of good mannerisms. The knowledge of when it is right to make a scene and a mouth when it is time to prove your point discretely. You will let them know that you can argue and state your case logically and reasonably. Most of all, you will not sit around and disappear into the white wall.
She the women knows when and how to serve and please her man in all aspects, but is not going to and will not be walked on.
So be patient and wait for life to turn to you.

We live to live
We live to create
We live to love

Self Love-You can only win if you're right within

I made this trailer with final cut pro for my multimedia class and it just happens that it is relevant to this blog.
Feel free to leave a comment, critiquing my work , or just to say anything else. I have only just begun this project, so there is more to come. If you are interested in being a part of this film, email me or leave your contact information with a comment.
Enjoy

Look to yourself

I have learned that you can never rely on anyone other than yourself. Yes you do have to have the ability to trust others but do not relay all the trust on them. What I am really saying is try not to expect much from others. I know this is starting to sound a little pessimistic but its reality. People may always let you down, but through that you can find the strength to learn your way. You have to look within yourself to find the voice within. Trust that you can make the right decision from life lessons learned and wisdom gained.
Stay positve and believe in yourself.

We live to live
We live to love
We live to create

You will be alright

I know sometimes it feels like the whole world is on your shoulders
but with the strength from family and friends you can make it through.
Just know that the trials and obstacles in life will only make you stronger. As you learn to solve problems and avoid stressful situations, character builds; and a strong memorable character is what you need in life.
I am only saying this because sometimes as college students or at any point in our lives, we tend to feel so stressed out that we think there is no way out. Turn to your faith. Turn to your family. Turn to your friends and you will be just fine.
Peace
Stay strong

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Little Miss Anthem- Shine On

Hello there,
I wrote a little saying that I thought all girls should say and keep in their heart. Read it. Share it. And tell me what you think about it.

I will wake up and say
I'm a queen
I'm a star
That you can't shine down
I am free
I know I can go far
No one can hinder me
I'll be who I wanna be
Try to break me
Try to make me fall
But you can't touch me
Cuz I got God on my side
No matter what you try to do
I will wake up and say
I'm a queen
I'm a star
That you can't shine down
I am free
I know I can go far


We live to create
Wwe live to love
We live to live

Love yourself

Be Creative

Hello there,
I did it. I braided my own hair with extensions, well really my sister and I did it.I was really hesitant to try, but I overcame my fear of it turning out bad, sat down and started one braid at a time. It took forever, but it came out pretty good for our first trial. I learned from a couple of tutorials on youtube. So thank you youtube!
With this added feature to my talents, I am becoming more and more willing to increase my creativity. I think it is such a good thing for women to do all they can do by themselves. Yes we do need the services of others but its great to be able to do things on your own. I am now taking the step to learn how to sew, and when I make that first dress, I will be ecstatic and ready to tackle the next thing.
So ladies, be creative. Pick up a piece of thread, get some yarn,learn how to do your own hair. Be expressive with a pen. Show the world that we can.

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Don't mind them

questioning peoples motives
driving you to confusion
a confusion that leaves you unfathomably perplexed
unable to move
unable to speak
release
release the pressure of
questioning
being questioned
not worrying about
what they want
why they want
how they go about their ways of wanting
you
just know that
you are remarkable
aware yourself of their games
that never end
that try to decrease you
degrade you
open your eyes to what is
inside of you
know yourself
love yourself
be who you truly are
a beautiful creation

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Be Positive

I like to think that I am a strong willed young individual who would like to remind others to always live life to the best of your ability. No matter what life
brings your way, just remember that you are alive and that you have a chance to
turn the bad into good and the good into better.
Life has taught me that with positivity and joyous light consistently linked to me; I can only rise to the top with those who love and respect me. I believe that in
life we are here to live joyously by loving, uplifting, and serving each other.
And with that, may we all have lives that may prosper with brand new
possibilities.
As the years of life pass by, we gain more experience which leads to wisdom. We should use this new given wisdom to never let anyone break us from the beautiful, and strong beings we are. I think something that helps me continue through life is to always think about others; I would like to think that I can inspire one
to do something good, that I am someones inspiration, or that I am someones
burst of positivity.
So promise yourself something today, something of virtue,
something of meaning and love.
As lovely creatures, we should only exude love, sensitivity,and compassion.
Smile, love, and enjoy life.
Stay lifted and beautiful.

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

You

The desire that runs through her eyes
The glare of struggle, life, pain, endurance runs through her soul like
the strength that is seen in her veins
the way that her heartbeats is unheard of
Just as the river never stands still
she never sits down
never takes care of herself
grasps the little ones when they weep
encourages her man
lends her ears to those who feel to vent
reaches out her hands to help them up
She has a proud walk
She smiles without hesitation
As her cheekbones rise
there is nothing else to do
so
they
the children
the men
they
rise
their cheekbones
rise
they
stand
they
see
they
feel
rays of
power
inspiration
wisdom
love
mystery
sincerity
Rays from
her
she
the lady
the woman
You

We live to create
We live to love
We live to live

Cherish our men

Hi there,
Okay. Today this goes out to my fellow Black females. I posted this question on the essence community: Why is the present perception of the young Black male twisted and negatively prejudged? I know, big question right.
Well I got some replies and what it it seems to ball down to is that we see it portrayed and we believe it, we accept it, we tolerate it, we become okay with it. We cannot see it and say nothing. We have to say something. We must say something. Sisters, I am talking to you. We must reeducate them. Tell them to pull up their pants. Tell them to stop hanging on the corner. There is a prejudgment because of the stereotypes, so, get rid of it.
I feel like everything starts at home. Teach your sons, brothers, cousins, friends to focus their energy on faith. The faith that even if they are not loved by family members, they can receive that love from us. Below is an excerpt from a piece that I wrote:
...It is true that our men do not hear enough encouragement throughout their lives so, as Black women we should fill that void. We should soothe their ears with love and compassion. Let them know that they are our leaders, our lovers, our supporters, and are powerful individuals who have the ability to make a difference. We should honor our men and let them know that we are there to tell them to keep their chin up. When the world is not on their side pushing them down; we are there to lift our Black men up. As they should be there for us, we are there for them. We are to feed our men with knowledge of respect and to let them know when they have sprinted over the line. At times we might forget that all they need is a little love so we should hold them and let them know that even though they might feel pressured to do certain things in society; we are here for them, to upgrade, to love and honor them. With us there is an air of comfort and ease.
We have the power to make them feel high and mighty. We have the power to change a boy into a man. However, in order for that statement to be true, we must respect ourselves. We must give ourselves high but accessible standards. We are regal queens and any man who comes in contact with us should realize it; and therefore, know immediately that we respond only to respectful comments. But if we lose our self respect, our counterparts begin to lose their ability to become men, only because they don’t have to. They have to know that we are exclusive and know that we are intriguing women that have standards in which they are to attain. It is necessary to be the type of women that loves her self and is confident enough to know that we are worth the world and more. They will no longer give that fast chick on the corner their time because of the now unveiled new direction and hopeful destination. They will have a new respect for women.
We must stand strong together as one and not respond to those rude hollers that we get daily as we walk to school or work. Together we will climb out of that deep and narrow hole that was dug for us and reach that plateau of self respect together. If they realize that women are continuously not responding to their loud bird calls, then it is possible that they will stop and think to realize that they must stop that irksome behavior. They will soon start to take the steps towards man-li-hood and step up their game to connect and contact us, women with self respect. They will then become enhanced gentlemen. . As you consciously better yourself, you unconsciously better the male. We must re inform our men; we must uplift our men, we must honor our men...
I believe that with actions and only actions things can be changed.
Stay Blessed


We live to create
We live to love
We live to live