Because joy is your birthright ........Dr. Ni's NewsDecember 11th, 2009THE BEGINNINGHello Dr Niama,I do believe poetry helps bridge the gap between different people by giving them some common ground which they can appreciate despite their diversity. It is my hope that in the course of time, we will be able to enrich each other's perspectives through exchange of poetic verse and ideas. If at the end of it all I beat the right drums and you soothe the hands through your words, it would be a step forward. I care to dream that at some stage there will be enough poetry exchanged to give rise to an "Anthology of the African Drum(mer) and the American ear (Doctor)."For now, my aim is to bridge the distance across the sea. I will give the sun its due, and the moon its respect.Thank you.The DrummerYour words bring such peace, such quiet joy.More later after I've had some sleep. Nana Essi and I have been up talkin!:-)Have a beautiful day.Love and blessings,Dr. Ni, who shares your hopes!THE FIRST POEMSHow is the drummer?Did he sleep well on his bed of dreamsOf hopes, of certainties that all wouldBe deep like the well of good his forefathers stokedFull of blessings for those forthcoming?A quick little message of love from Dr. Ni, not heard from in almost a year.Love and peace,Dr. NiThanks Dr Ni,The Drum is humming away...Trying to reconnect the bridge of one year ago.Trying to reach a heart across the sea.The Drum is humming way...Humming a subtle beat, looking for a rhythm.Looking for a rhythm to stir a dancer in a land far away.If you can hear a humming drum, then, the twitching of the dancing toes is not far off.Once the toes twitch, the dancer knows the dance is on the way.When the drummer starts humming the drum like a soothing stream, he is stirring the heart of the dancing heart.Give the drummer the dancing heart and the hum may become a buzz!R.I thought of you today.I thought of you today Nana.I embraced your mind today Nana.You took me in and hugged me back.I thought of you today.I thought of you today Nana.I thought of you today Niama, and instead calling you Niama,I called you Nana in my thoughts.I thought of you today NiamaI thought of you as Nana.I thought of you today.I thought of you Nana.regards,RobertHave a nice one.I CALL ACROSS THE WATERSNiama L. Williams, Ph.D.Copyright November 2009for mwangiBaba, I call across the waterslost one, still looking for homefor someone to recognize meidentify my people, my scars,my hut of no return.Baba, I call across the waterslooking for whom to touchwith my words, my desires,my concerns, my caringthat you there have foodclothingshelterwar zones cleared for treescattlelandhomes.Baba, I call across the watersaskingare there skyscrapersapartment housestall buildings in which one shitswhile the other eats dinneris the land developedquarteredis there successare there richeslushnessplenty?Baba, I call across the waterswanting to hear my beloved'sanswering heartbeatanswering cryanswer to all i lived withoutfrom a home in which manynot listened tonot heardunattended.Baba, I call across the watersa healing sounda loving toucha cleaving to that brings soul voiceto surfaceand cauterizes wounds.Baba, I call across the waterslove.###AboutYes, we creative types do get bored and seek to change the look of our habitual publications from time to time.Hope you enjoy the new look of the masthead for Dr. Ni's News after a brief respite with Just for Entrepreneurs.Dr. Ni's News is a publication of Blowing Up Barriers Enterprises and does not accept unsolicited submissions.Dr. Ni lives to help writers and seekers achieve their utmost potential and invites all to peruse her offerings at the company website.Be well, be blessed, be happy--it's a CHOICE.THE RADIO SHOW"Poetry & Prose & Anything Goes with Dr. Ni" is still encountering scheduling difficulties, but Dr. Ni plans to try a brief broadcast between Friday and Sunday, midnight to 6 a.m. featuring the prose and poetry from that Friday's newsletter.However, Monday, December 14th, 2009, will be a special broadcast featuring author Aaron Lazar and his newest novel, Mazurka. This will be Dr. Ni's first "traditional" interview in quite a long while. Prepare to enjoy!!!CODDLED CLIENTS CREATE CASH -- Tara ColquittTHE WHALE BRINGS BOATLOADS -- Orca CommunicationsTHIS WOMAN, A PRICE ABOVE RUBIES -- Rhonda WhiteTHE HARDEST WORKING PR FIRM -- Shaquilla SmithFinal words: As Ms. Marshall says, "God loves you, and so do I!" Have a great weekend. :-){!contact_address}
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Posted by Diane Martin on December 7, 2008 at 1:00pm
Autumn Leaves by Diane Martin
Autumn Leaves is the story of forbidden love, lies, and deceit. It is a story of self-discovery that engages the readers own definition of love gained and love lost. Claire is in love with the man of her dreams who she plans to marry until a woman walks into their lives and forces her to question herself, her beliefs, and her love for the only person who has always been there for her. Mimi is Claire’s best friend. Open about every aspect of her life, Mimi holds a secret that if exposed could change both of their lives forever. In a story of self-reflection, we find a connection in each woman’s struggle for definition and truth.***Adult ContentPaperback: 264 pagesCover and Book Design: Borel GraphicsPrinted by: United Graphics, Inc.Language: EnglishGenre: Mystery, Psychological ThrillerISBN-10: 0980217612ISBN-13: 978-0-9802176-1-2Rating: ***** (5 Stars)Purchase Price: $18.99Book ReviewMaking Choices and Keeping Secrets Can Be DeadlyIn Autumn Leaves, author Diane Martin, introduced readers to a unique and interesting story of forbidden love, secrets, revenge, and choices. Claire thought she had everything she wanted – she was in love with the man of her dreams and she had a great best friend. Yet, there was still something missing. After being introduced to Autumn, a high school friend of her boyfriend, Claire began to experience desires that she never felt before. Claire began to make choices that affected her relationship with her boyfriend. She also began to keep secrets and tell lies that became deadly to them all.Martin has written a very sensitive story. Readers will become involved in the lives of the characters as they made choices that affect everyone. Many of the topics discussed are considered taboo despite being considered mainstream by others. Martin discusses the consequences and options that character Claire had to face and the impact her choices had on her everyday life. I found the book to be very entertaining and l literally dropped my jaw when I got to the end. This book is a must read for anyone that likes drama mixed with some mystery.- Priscilla C. JohnsonTo purchase a copy:http://dimartin01.books.officelive.com
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We need to get our voices out there and let people know what and how we contribute to our world. BlogTalkRadio.com/baitulsalaam is just one of the many voices heard weekly on this station. It is a great way to learn how to communicate with the public. It is easy to produce a show all the tools are there for you. I invite you to listen to our shows weekly all air at 10 am Eastern time. Visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/baitulsalaam.
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