Rising from enslaved graves. Rising from Indentured graves. Rising from graves of plantation injustice. Rising from graves of indentured servitude. Rising to Emancipation. Rising to political Independence. Rising to Nationhood. Rising to a new destiny. Buried again in the hulls of regional air travel. Buried again on the plantations of regional airports. Buried again inContinue reading “Will we rise again?”
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I should have
I should have done this. . . I should have done that. . . I should have known that. . . I should have figured that . . . I should have predicted that . . . I should have warned you. . . I should have been careful. . . I should have thoughtContinue reading “I should have”
Foolishness of God
“Here I am, a woman of 90 now realizing that I am the foolishness of God, that this foolishness began in my Mother’s womb. She was not even aware that that little girl child had any special meaning; she thought that that little girl was not measuring up to her expectations. . .” (Gloria Bertrand)Continue reading “Foolishness of God”
Our Mother’s Womb/The First Teacher of Emancipation
Our mother’s womb – the first teacher of Emancipation The womb feels enclosing yet liberating. confining yet flexible. imprisoning yet the possibility to exist and exit. controlling yet freeing. The womb feels like an intimate, warm space dominated by water, yet not drowning. with limited room for movement, yet enough space for growing. overwhelmed withContinue reading “Our Mother’s Womb/The First Teacher of Emancipation”
Meaning of Sexuality
Why? Why is it that the male hormone testosterone decreases with age? Why is it that muscle mass dwindles with age? Why do the sexual drive muscles slow down with age? Why do we lose those body parts – hair, muscles, skin tone – that we use to attract people physically? “Why does the abilityContinue reading “Meaning of Sexuality”
Volcanic Desire
Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires rumbling, roaring, and restless, pulsating, pulsing, and pushing. Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires waiting, weeping, and wanting connection, completion, and company. Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires lonely, listening, and lusting, for companionship, community, and communion. Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires sending signals to the surface testing, tempting and tasting. DeepContinue reading “Volcanic Desire”
At The Bottom
(This blog was inspired by a brief stay on the Dutch Caribbean Island of Saba; the capital is named “The Bottom.” Like the bottom of a cup, the capital is nestled at the bottom of three hills, one of which is volcanic). Encircled by the Wind of God, the Saban rock, majestically rising from theContinue reading “At The Bottom”
Pleasure and Spirituality
Think of a profoundly memorable and pleasurable moment with someone or some persons to whom you are deeply attracted. What were those electric feelings? Perhaps . . . What were your thoughts? Perhaps . . . Stay with these feelings and thoughts. Sleep with them. Hug and cuddle them. Ask yourself these questions: At thisContinue reading “Pleasure and Spirituality”
Sexuality
What’s it about sexuality that we are afraid to discuss it with our children? What’s it about sexuality that we skirt around it and hide it under the proverbial carpet? What’s it about sexuality that we imprison it with numerous religious and moral dos and don’ts? What’s it about sexuality that we learn about itContinue reading “Sexuality”
Tribute to Elena Dabdoub
Elena, a name signifying “Shining Light”. A ‘shining light’ brilliantly rose from the skies of the Middle East, traversing and navigating Atlantic Ocean waves, resting briefly on the twin landmass of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, finding rest, respite, and residence in the Land of Wood and Water, Jamaica. Elena, the ‘shining light’, willingly embracedContinue reading “Tribute to Elena Dabdoub”