Monkey Dreams

So currently I am experimenting with oil pastels. This is my first piece. It came from a more robot graffiti character in Japan but I made him more life like. I also got some inspiration from Dave Chappelle's Live at the Filmore performance. I must know it off the top of my head now. Its unfinished but I like so far. What do U think????

My Peers and Eye Don't See Eye Eye

I wrote this poem not very long ago maybe a month. Just a thought, an expression...EnJoY

Can I be candid not according to my peers
I can’t be myself because these small minds are insecure
While majority discuss people I philosophy on life
Mom said not to speak if it ain’t nothing nice
Can I go a little deeper watch my picaso stroke
As i paint the vivid picture of a generation hoax
Material material I got have it all
You stuck in a video and their lyrics ho you like a black card
Is your mind not strong enough to see the real facade
That its just about these greenbacks you mimicking a lie
Or do you understand but not enough to care
That your shallow comprehension is a future of despair
It ain’t always about pretty faces and long hair
You didn’t realize until the test came back
And you had to pay your prescription fare
See you forget about ya homegirl from way back when
After you saw those stilettos that’s just the consequence
I hate to be the one to tell ya that all that glitters ain’t gold
You didn’t hear family business on dropout that’s old
Quicksand thinking can have you falling deep
From what I here under pressure there’s scorching heat
Rise to the occasion be set apart
Because you can always see the grand scheme from afar
Never again will I try to fit
This boy once told me my loneliness is bliss

Dear Mr. Obama

Thank you sir! Thank you for setting goals, having a dream, and accomplishing the biggest hurdle of them all. You have inspired me to move forward with a smile on my face. I cried election morning before you even won because I had already thanked God for our victory. Our victory over systematic oppression. The victory that has now forced this country to stand on it's words written in the Constitution. You sir and your family will set the standard for not only black families in America but any and every family composed of minorities. I feel like your apart of my family now and if it's cool with you I'd like to call you Uncle Barack! ;-) God has given you a great task and you have warriors behind you. You looked adversity in the eye and now your the beacon of light and hope for our country. I know that you will not let us down. You have huge cross to bear and I am with you along the way. You have raised the bar for Americans to live to their upmost potential as you are doing. To Mrs. Obama, I mean Aunt Michelle, you are truly a virtuous women and I see you holding Uncle Barack down and you too have set examples for women across this country. My sister and your daughter can now be first ladies! You and your family have set some many examples for the world! Thank you for hanging in there. I love you guys!

Sincerely,

Diana

I Am Changing...

Ever listen to that song from the Dreamgirls Soundtack, "I am Changing." That is exactly how I feel right now. That I am changing as well as getting old and recognizes new things. Its an interesting process.

What is my present state? To that I would have to ask what aspect? I just can't label the state of my life into one word. I can't just say complicated because I'm also frustrated as well as indifferent.

Self-love

Focusing on self love because I'm trying to love everyone and the ish is not reciprocal!

Thank you

I am proud that you are impressed because I am inspired by you. The first time we met I said now that's a person who knows themselves. You walked into the room and demanded it. Your wise and reserved. I want to ask you questions but don't want to nag ya know. I don't know if we will ever keep in touch after my visit ends but I just want to tell you thank you. I don't if you will ever read this but if you do I'm even more inspired because you kept your word. I will keep this anonymous but you should know who you are when you read it.

Diana Rising