Author Archives: zula2221618

American Dream

Living the American dream isn’t always as it seems. Fancy cars, movie stars.  Pain filled lives, filled with scars. “I’ve got it all. My life is good.  Everything seems as it should. I can do it myself.  Life is all about me.”  That’s what they say because they can’t see. Pain filled lives with noContinue reading “American Dream”

I, Too

I, too, sing America. * I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. * Besides, They’ll see how beautifulContinue reading “I, Too”

METAcognition

Mid 2021, the one word that best resonates for me is METAcognition. What does it mean and how does it relate to our current individual and collective mental state? Cognition is generally thought of as one’s ability to process information. It is a culmination of your past knowledge and experiences gained via life and culturalContinue reading “METAcognition”

Untangling the WMB

Two news stories recently captured my attention and outrage. Although I’m on a sort of creative sabbatical, I could not let this opportunity go by without addressing it publicly with my tribe. Teachable moments happen daily, right?  Some have wondered why I started writing about the familial indoctrination system – –  specifically the way inContinue reading “Untangling the WMB”

Backwards

The poem can start with him walking backwards into a room. He takes off his jacket and sits down for the rest of his life; that’s how we bring Dad back. I can make the blood run back up my nose, ants rushing into a hole. We grow into smaller bodies, my breasts disappear, yourContinue reading “Backwards”

Dream Again

When your dreams have failed you – Dream again… When you think you’re beaten – Dream again… * Failure cannot break your heart – Life’s a game, so play your part – Dare to make another start. Dream again… Next time you’ll be stronger – wiser too – Think of all the things you meantContinue reading “Dream Again”