Poetry
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In Memorandum of Steven Biko:
Author’s note: A Somali-Muslim sister decided to dedicate a poem, to this African leader. However, she wants to remain anonymous, which is cool with me. I do think that this poem is good, and, that she has something important to say in this particular work. So, this is also the reason as to why I… Continue reading
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My Wounded-Knee & my Broken-Heart: The Untold Tragedy of the Native American
Author’s note: The infamous Wounded-Knee massacre, in 1890, officially, marked the official end of true Native-American sovereignty, within North America, particularly within the newly expanding United States. This, even though a massacre more than a battle, is historically considered the last armed-conflict of the officially recognized “Indian-Wars” era. This event once and for all broke… Continue reading
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My “Dear-John” letter to John Fitzgerald Kennedy:
Author’s note: John Fitzgerald Kennedy has been dead a long time. And, ironically, people are still clinging to the classic lone-gunman story, of how one many shot JFK, from at least 3-directions, causing 3 completely different bullet wounds, on 3 completely separate parts of his body. With that being said, I’ve made a poem, describing… Continue reading
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Camelot: Unplugged
Excalibur was never my strength; Lancelot was always treacherous. I never trusted Guinevere, the Round Table Knights ever malicious. The street-life my kingdom, the projects my castles. The hustlers, shooters and stick-up kids, my vassals. My upbringing like the water of a moat: stale, stagnant. No drawbridges to escape from my illusionary palace. The dregs… Continue reading
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Triangles and Eyes:
Your eyes behold nothing but corruption and lies But you don’t have to be wise to uncover the disguise Behind the music and rhymes To them money, power and deception is the prize But looking fly and getting high isn’t getting you to the seventh sky It’s easy to deny But when you understand why… Continue reading
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I’m Waiting to Uncover You!!!
Now, do not think of me ill-intentioned. It is not at all what you have perceived. I’ve just wanted to knock-down all barriers between us. Me getting closer to you, to have you with me is a must. I want to uncover your distrust, to make you blissful in my presence. It’s so important that… Continue reading
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Ammar AlShukry: Fellow Poetic-Rival & Friend
I’ve known this guy, since like forever…which is too-long (just-kiddin’)…HA HA HA. Anyway…what’s the best way for me to describe him? Let’s see: great Muslim bro., great literary-artist, great person to seek advice from & to vibe wit…yeah…that’s enough, for now. He has graciously-agreed to share some of his poetic ambiance onto my blogsite,… Continue reading
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The Benefits of Joy & Pain:
Joy: Joy is exactly like a brand-new toy. It makes you feel like a happy boy. It reminds you that everything should be pleasant, sweet. It’s pure bliss, which completely knocks you off your feet. Joy allows you to bask in a most divine-gift, called providence. It causes us to become, immediately, immersed in confidence.… Continue reading
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My New Books:
Salam/Hello People I will, with the permission of Allah, be publishing two books this year. These projects are some of the best work that I’ve produced since I’ve been professionally writing. These will be my very first literary-publications. For more details, of when the books will be published, please go to these links: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gareth-Bryant/137796123047230 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ampli-Pages/440859329272328?fref=ts Continue reading
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2012 in review:
The gbwrites.com/ stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 29,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 7 Film Festivals Click here to see the complete report. Continue reading
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