"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly" -Buddha
I'm so BLESSED to be a child of GOD, & to have loving people in my life! I'm a writer, illustrator & performance poet. I've been doing the whole spoken word/open mic thing, way before Russell Simmons brought it to the forefront. I'm a bonafide "mic head"... I love performing! The Nuyorican Poet's Cafe & the Afrikan Poetry Theatre in NYC were my 2nd & 3rd homes. Putting pen to paper is 2nd nature, for me, and has always been extremely therapeutic. I've been writing & journalizing since I was a child. I'm considered, a "Smart Chick". I love learning & knowledge, & I tend to ask way too many questions :) I'm complex, in a simple way (wha...what?). My wheels are always turning & I'm always in deep, analytical thought! I'm a silly/quirky soul, who has perfected the New York sarcasm. I have a wicked sense of humor & I love to laugh. I'm a caregiver to the core, & feel that it's my calling. I'm sensitive & extremely passionate about EV-REE-THING! I love LOVE & romance... the meshing of hearts & minds. I'm proud to be a mother. My son is my JOY! He's the cutest 7 year old phenom! He inspires & strengthens me... I try to do my all, to always shine the brightest light for him. His love is the salve on old wounds. Through his eyes, I see life...beautifully new. I HATE War... Discrimination... Poverty... Cruelty... Violence in any forms... especially, towards children, women, elderly, the handicapped, and animals. Your words are timeless*Your vibe is kindness & peace*A lionessfrom the Brooklyn jungle*Your New York State of mind, itshines like diamonds*Your spirit sings like the Winans...melodies of life,joy, struggles and grinding*I learned a long time ago that poetry saves lives*When my friend, she was contemplating suicide,all the talking I tried couldn't touch her inside...couldn't give her the reason to keep her dream alive*All those things inside that we try to hide,come out and liberate us when the pen's in stride,and everything visible we see thru clear eyes*So I recognizea kindred soul when it arrives*It's ironic in these days and timesit would be...but it's a blessing, nonetheless,and right on time*If words were medicine, you'd give sight to the blind,and I ain't gassing you up, just speaking my mind*The force is strong in you*You a threat to the dark side,so beware of the enemies, they coming from all sides*But you gotta friend you can depend on at all times*I give you this poem to help you thru them hard times...Written for me, by ** Mozes **
Much love & respect, King!Support his poetry in his blogs (he's on my top 40)...**MA & DAD'S 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION**
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Erika aka ~eshe~ (means LIFE in Swahili)
Birthday: November 2
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Current Location: North Carolina
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 5' 3-ish
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Beautiful Black Folk of All Hues... w/some other blood mixed in.
The Shoes You Wore Today: Platform Sandals
Your Weakness: Black Men w/Beautiful Smiles & Beautiful Spirits
Your Fears: Not living to my fullest potential & not finding true LOVE
Your Perfect Pizza: Brocoli & Turkey Pepperoni
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Living Outside the Box & Saving More...
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL & Mo' Peace
Thoughts First Waking Up: Thank you LORD... Is it really morning already?
Your Best Physical Feature: You Tell Me...
Your Bedtime: I'm an insomniac, so whenever I fall asleep...
Your Most Missed Memory: Growing up in our brownstone in Brooklyn, NY
Pepsi or Coke: Diet A&W Rootbeer
McDonalds or Burger King: McDonalds for the fries
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Homemade Iced Green Tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate or Vanilla What?
Cappuccino or Coffee: Iced Chai Latte'
Do you Smoke: No...Yuck!
Do you Swear: Infrequently, but YES... I'm working on it...
Do you Sing: Yes, I sing well!
Do you Shower Daily: Of Course!!!
Have you Been in Love: With my son!
Do you want to go to College: Been there... done that. Will be going back soon.
Do you want to get Married: If I meet the man GOD made for me... & HE sanctions our union. He'll have to truly like & respect my son, cause we're a package deal!!!
Do you get Motion Sickness: No
Do you think you are Attractive: Most of the times.
Are you a Health Freak: No
Do you get along with your Parents: I love them dearly!
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes
Do you play an Instrument: Used to tickle the ivory.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No
In the past month have you been on Stage: Life is a stage.
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: No
Ever been called a Tease: Yes
Ever been Beaten up: No
Ever Shoplifted: I cannot tell a lie... yes, when I was young.
How do you want to Die: Peacefully @ 100 years old!
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Blessed, Loved & Divinely Favored
What country would you most like to Visit: Australia & Brazil
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Any GOD given color
Short or Long Hair: I love dreads/locs, but a bald head is delectable, too!
Height: I love em taller than me (that's not too hard).
Weight: I love em strong... .."Hercules, Hercules!.."
Best Clothing Style: A brotha that is able to switch up his style, is my type, cause a sistah's got some style over here :)
Number of Drugs I have taken: None
Number of CDs I own: Too Many
Number of Piercings: 5 (Ears)
Number of Tattoos: 3
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Why regret... Keep Evolving!
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