This is beautiful! I think we all have our own “sharp chins”–I know I have a few!–that we have yet to come to terms with, and this post goes a long way in that process. Thanks!

I can’t so much say I liked or disliked this piece because it spoke to me and didn’t ask for my approval or affirmation. Its a window into me I’m not sure I should be looking through. Aren’t we all traveling at least some part of our lives close to the bannister for fear of feeling that same pain. so honest and scary a view into the life of a sufferer that I immediately need to see more and would for fear of premature dismissal dare not make a sound as I stare through this window pain.

How are there no comments on this joint. This joint is a banger.

Wow Q, I have so much to say yet feel compelled not to for fear of dishonoring the emotion poured into that piece. You know, I know, so indeed there are no more words that need be written.

hi,qimmah
this is takashi from japan.
do you remember me?
i found this blog by chance.
i am glad to know that you have grown up to be a beautiful adult woman.
please let me know recent your situation and your e-mail address.

I didn’t think I was going to like it but I liked it.

WOW! I don’t always like Kieth Olbermann’s style but when certain things need to be said, no one says it as well as he can. Wow.

my thoughts exactly! not a big kobe fan but something about a thin black man in a suit…

I agree. I draw a good deal of inspiration from GQ.

beautiful

Thanks Ralph

yes yes yes

i love this. nina! happy belated birthday, goddess

How poignant. You captured that hazy/dreamtime magical time that is 3 am, the hour all the answers come. And I was left curious—what of the mother? The lovers? Even the neighbor. More! I welcome more!

WOW!

He has a beautiful voice. the song just makes you sway.

Seen!

While I do agree with the broader message that you have put forth in this entry, in fact whole heartedly, I must beg to differ with one of your resolves. We are not born alone and if we are lucky we don’t die alone; we are born without. To say we are born alone suggests we are independent of others and without need even at our most vulnerable state. We are continuously in need and furthermore in need of being needed. I do agree that we are born free and without things, and it is these things that constrict us as we grow into them, allowing them to be the shapes in which we mold ourselves to. But these are just symantics I’m sure. Just wanted to let you know someone out here is actively listening to the spirit you pour onto these pages in hopes of finding commonalities in this weird world.

Very true and seldom addressed his point concerning black people being not just physically but mentally black and white

i love yo sharp chin.

it is the epic of the ego to think he knows enough to know enough. Once you seek to know more you will think you know no more. I think.

I know thats right!

Well said. I love the quote, “When you know better, you do better.” But I always prefer to say, “When you know you know better, you do better.”

Gotta admit i’m feeling lil’ man’s flow. He sounds polished for his age. “I”m a son of a king so why would i ever bow down?” That’s a hard line, lol.

I read in the paper he just got signed.

well that is refreshing

As I was reading the one theme that came to my mind was ” Do unto others and you would want done unto you.” I believe in as you would believe in me.

this is true what you say about the three leaf clovers. believe in the right to believe as you wish to believe and we will all be better off i believe.

30 is a great age to begin another chapter of life! You have accomplished alot thus far so no stopping!

Its time for Cyu to go hard as this blog Im on! Let’s get it. 29 before 30; I see that. Side note: is it socially acceptable to self-acclaim courage?

You know how sometimes you can hear a song a thousand times but never listen to the words? You just opened this song up to me in an all new way. Thanks for that. Having said that – I can’t believe you kept that gotdam cat! Lol. Good work do more.

True true. You know I was just thinking this morning about how much I used to draw when I was young but as I grew older I dispelled it as being my older brothers thing: a consequence of coming from a large family, everyone has his compartment deemed monopolized and off limits to anyone else. A sad misconception among syblings. and one day my dad said why don’t you draw anymore you had such a great hand when you were younger. Unfortunately I have still yet to pick up the pen but maybe soon.

This is so true. Written and explained wonderfully. I’m glad you won the battle against the delete button.

Amen…

I’ve heard about the book for so long and know many accomplished creatives and artists that swear by it. . .have to pick it up ASAP. Also, pick up The Artist’s Way

ok, that was pretty hilarious… Less Grossman is one of Tom’s best characters, lol

I want that book, need a kick in my arse.

I have just the thing that will give you a boost. Especially for your race. After I dig deep in my files to find it, I’ll email it to you.

I enjoyed this.

LOL I love it.

LOL! I’m like this, too. Except for me, all the time, rain or shine. :-/

visually this caught me and verbally it intrigued me. Thanks, this was dope. I love how you forced to the words to fit a form and create poem about how you lost form.

FYI: left handed people suck! #thatisall
oh wait..

p.s. you have a pretty mush mush face

Liked this post in oh so many ways. Starting with, “left-handed people are brilliant without even trying”.
I’m sure you can guess why.

And it tickled me mucho when I read, “maria is also a liar.” So perfectly placed. I’m still chuckling.

he is talented

i get the feeling she is serious about them

soooooo is he safe now? but great performance nonetheless.