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Raison D'être

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me




My Interests

Filmography, Theatre, Creative writing, Poetry, Reading, Public speaking, Songwriting, Cooking, Tango, Spanish, Arabic.

I'd like to meet:

Jesus Christ, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Bono, Stevie Wonder, Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington, Hugh Laurie, Janet Jackson, Carlos Santana, BB King, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy

Music:

Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, BB King, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Kanye West, Erykah Badu, India Arie, Ani DiFranco, Janet Jackson, Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt, Lenny Kravitz, Nellie Furtado, LL Cool J, Guns N' Roses, Mary J. Blige, Rush, Metallica

Movies:

I Am Legend, Pursuit Of Happyness, City Of Angels, 8 Mile, The Color Purple, Beloved, Face Off, Primal Fear, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, The Bourne Identity

Television:

Arrested Development, Weeds, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Law And Order, Law And Order Criminal Intent, Hell's Kitchen, Scrubs

Books:

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Isn't Enuf, Directed By Desire, Of Mice and Men, They're Eyes were Watching God, Cantebury Tales

Heroes:

The Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ, My Mom and Dad, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Charles Richard Drew, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Mother Theresa, Dorothy Dandridge, Rosa Parks, Condoleeza Rice, Barack Obama


My Blog

Critical Call

..Comment | Copy ThisMighty cities will fallCommerce slows to a crawlPeople fight for fuel pumpsFalse starts, then fear thumpsOver stimulated brain wavesWatch the telly, rot and ...
Posted by Raison D'être on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:51:00 PST

Beauty Defined(For NightEyes319)

..Comment | Copy ThisSavaged by loss, yet her spirit doth soarThough Heaven itself, did echo her roarEnlightened, she enchantingly servesPassionate promises, held reservedHaunted...
Posted by Raison D'être on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:52:00 PST

Let Your Fire Arise(For Diane)

..Comment | Copy ThisDianaDIVINEGoddessfertileMOTHER,LOVERA Woman WiseBlossomingOrchid of DelightRARE FINDThis GODDESSfair and kindSO TRUEDianaDIVINEDianaGODDESSOf MOONRise HighR...
Posted by Raison D'être on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:16:00 PST

Twilight Rendezvous(inspired by my lovely muse)Rated R for Racy(Mature Audience Only)

..Comment | Copy ThisTwas twenty minutes til midnight on FridayAlmond shaped brown eyes sparkled teary, brightWhat might her date dream to share this twilight?Four boxes arrived ...
Posted by Raison D'être on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:06:00 PST

Sweet Submission(inspired by McX Factor)Rated R for Racy(Mature Audience Only) voice & written

..Comment | Copy ThisDown deep in the dungeonThere is a woman chainedUnashamed, she calls outbegging for sweet releaseHer body trembles, weepsShe lies face down, hog tiedHow long...
Posted by Raison D'être on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:25:00 PST

Musing 920(voice and written) Inspired by today’s NavWorks Forum

..Comment | Copy ThisStep acrossover and beyondthe lifeless corpsewith the glass glazed eyesno longer relevantnothing to be gainedstaring at the horrorOnce, a gemsparkling in sun...
Posted by Raison D'être on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:37:00 PST

My 100th blog post/rant(voice and written)

..Comment | Copy ThisHere, now I have finally began my 100th post.My dears, this is not a poem. Perhaps it is a rant.As I sit here to write this, I am trying to digest news regar...
Posted by Raison D'être on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:46:00 PST

Silhouettes of Glass(A collaboration with Poetic Roar)

..Comment | Copy ThisThank you so much Poetic Roar(My dear friend, you honour me with your words as well as your kindness!)A Silhouette of glass, A fine tooth combThis cyber equi...
Posted by Raison D'être on Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:39:00 PST

Determined

..Comment | Copy This>Face open to skywinds breeze, brushbristle against skincold, solitary thought"warmth, I beseech theeplease, love, help me!"Body spasms, shiversice cold hand...
Posted by Raison D'être on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:44:00 PST

Unleashed(A collaboration with NightEyes319)

This woman is a true blessing in my life. Thank You, NightEyes319! ..Comment | Copy ThisFervoured criesfill the nightA subtle sigh,breathe, riseLone,feel the tension tightCoiled a...
Posted by Raison D'être on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:55:00 PST