Originally posted by Tyjwania: Who gives a CRAP if he doesn't come back? If you're looking for any kinda pity from me, I'm sorry I can't give it. Whoa Tyjwania relax there for a sec, whats with the insensitivity, there are children in the picture and a man and a woman's marriage is on the line. I would understand if it was a boyfriend girlfriend thing, but this is a FAMILY we are talking about, and joke or no joke for you to respond like that is not right at all. If you cant be sympathetic at least show some empathy or don't say anything at all. What happened to benefit of doubt. And Castro that was completely uncalled for. Sister is there anyone you can talk to, say your mother, his mother, any family members that could be of help when it comes to reaching out to him? If so they need to know whats going on, don't try to solve the problem on your own, the beautiful thing about our community is that, he needs to be reminded of the responsibilities he has to his family.Please don't despair if he doesn't come back your worth more than that and so are your girls, and if he can't recognize that then he doesn't deserve you. please remember that you need to make life as safe as possible for your little girls, they come first.

Finally the tie has been broken CONGRATULATION BAASHI it is most definitely a BREATH TAKING photo...and you know how I feel about it...so once again congrats...and to everyone else who participated I truly enjoyed taking in the different points of vista Uchi, Maf Kees, and Abdi's being among my favourite...I hope we have another one soon and more people participate next time around...alright everybody ciao ciao

Positivism is faith in possibility The tell of the thousand words is all about word play Finding the type, hitting it, and then having the respect for it The levels move from stuttering to teasing in one stream delivering what you want That is not to say you won’t feel the frustration and feel like punching walls But the idea of wonder will over power it each time You want to show it to the world but not make it feel like a love in chains However you chose to use the word play know to say it right, let it flow and glow So you may kill with a blow the misconceptions swimming in the great black sea After all we are all stars in a planet slowly rotating to its demise waiting Wait for it till the end but don’t make it feel like a movie We have enough drama that we blame on karma No really no movie or karma can bring up the question, nor answer the question To a soul that is crying

The Beat That Goes ON =======================

I recently read an inspirational book whose last few passages truly touched me; especially with all that is going on now, and my date with the real world looming. It made me think about the kind of person I want to be, and it reinforced my path of what I want to do with the rest of my life. Now I want to share it with you. Its simple, but most often it’s the simple things that we forget to do, so take it as a reminder. It goes something like this: “Remembering where you come from means holding on to the vision that you are a part of a human community that you can carry with you every day. That community has given us much. Are we not obligated to give it something back?...Too many of us go through life with the covers over our heads. We want to reach out, but we fear to make ourselves vulnerable. And we are also busy. We have appointments to keep; we have things to do. We race through a world of demands. And then we ask ourselves almost helplessly, “What can we do as individuals?†Some people say that a butterfly flapping its wings in Japan can cause a hurricane in Louisiana. Any one of us, however small and helpless we may feel, can spark unimaginable changes. Today’s small act of kindness can become tomorrow’s whirlwind of human progress….. The big, sweeping, revolutionary actions are always most noticeable. But quite often, it will be the small things that all of us can do that will have the most impact…..As we start the journey to wherever our dreams may lead, we must remember where we have come from. We must recall our membership in the human community that has nourished us; we must accept the responsibility to keep that community alive. Improving the quality of life for the entire human community is the single greatest task that faces our generation and generations to come.†~~Mawi Asgedom- Of Beetles & Angels~~

I think the cat part made it funny...yeah I'll go with that

Music is what calms you from the panic Don’t move to what you see but what you feel Peel the layers you’ve been walking with as myths Because life is about a beat that moves you To what could be from lyric to lyric to love Burning in perfect symmetry like the rings on the stove Turning you to what would be as loud as they come I witnessed a woman being beaten by the man Who gave her his word to be the one To realize her and push her to the can The “you can do anything you put your mind to†But instead with each strike He killed to make the butterfly in her It true what they say A man is only as good as his word The lord is the only truth we need But also a gentle touch to say Baby do your best and the rest Will crest to take us through the day It was in May when I realized What was memorized in the subconscious To truly receive you must reach God preached “help yourself so I can help you†So I did and it was to understand And not stand for an obsession An unnecessary move towards a commotion Funny how I cry when I realize today It was only for a season to May So I thought about how I would make it Lit the passion within to make life better Wrote it all in a letter to make it matter In due time she wants to capture Mature the butterfly in her to soar As each soul in her path acts as the sky But don’t take my word for it Cut and dissect away Lay it all on the table Shine the light on the cable Patiently make your way To the truth in front of you Its okay if you miss to see it the first time Because they will come with some Time to spare and bare Music is what calms you from the panic Don’t move to what you see but what you feel Because its the manic of an uncontrolled reason In a work of progress

Zu your hilarious lool...just aite you say eh? lool CATNAT lool dont ask me why I find it funny but it is...CATNAT wlc to SOL hope you find your place on here pleasant...there are some interesting characters on here for sure...well ttyl kiddo

Clever...lil bit of brain cramp aka minor headache...but I liked especially: Originally posted by fat boy: Forgiveness forms a firm foundation for future fortitude." Love that...mashallah

Twenty-five degrees My skin glistens with beads of sweat Amid the heat that scorches my core My eyes increase in sensitivity to the full headlight sore I feel like a lover waiting in vain as I scan the horizon Wizen for a shelter but see none in sight Ignite I can feel grains of sand on my parched lips As the seconds drip in the hourglass that sips all that is in me Strip the skin and see my veins resembling the cracked sidewalk That locks beneath me increasing in size Just as my shadow lies as a fake shade Because trust has been betrayed by the wind Skinned it gives me no breeze to have made My mind processing one thought at a time Climbs silently screaming “feet don’t fail me now†The low horizon reflects waves of heat that make surviving a beat in terror As the mirror image of me takes note of what has been wrote “Eyes don’t fail me now†to see the rote that has been memorized by repetition As turning the lights off has become a mission The permission to heave a sigh of relief As each face becomes the mold of grief The reef leading me away from the magical world The belief of the naked inside my head

I want to share this quote and poem because they act as a reminder to myself that actions speak louder than words every time...and that leaving a legacy is about making a difference and doing it anyway when it comes to acting. Blue “A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.†Forest E. Witcraft DO IT ANYWAY Written By Mother Theresa People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway

Thank you AF for your continued encouragement... Originally posted by Devilangle: Now this has my vote all over it!!! well done BlueEpocha Devilangle glad you liked it enough to give me three exclamation marks

As a friend put it so beautifully: "Droplets....running down the valleys of childhood, happiness defined within the pupil...Hope, Faith, and Strength are their names and the lens of the camera is what bonded them together at this exact precious moment....and.......Magic was captured." This is among my favourite photos and its essence is enhanced by it being B&W...but also Hope, Faith, and Strength are three bundles of joy I will forever hold dear to my heart.

Ameen

Great photos everyone...Northerner this is a wonderful idea showcasing some photography...I will inshallah participate as soon as I can narrow down my choice...I'm quite torn right now...Tenaciousgirl I love this photo I could read my own thoughts into it but I would love to hear yours...keep them coming people I am loving this mashallah everyone Originally posted by Tenaciousgirl: here is my contribution . enjoy its a close-up of a BLUE rope

I know the reason now...for the antique look...FILM...lool no pun intended really...but do tell us stories

Oh wow sheherazade those are amazing photos and what gets me the most is how they seem antique with their yellow tinge truly beautiful...can you try some shots in B&W?...I'm eager to hear the story behind your trip...how long are you out there for? is it business? pleasure? or both?...and for a FREE hosting site check out www.flickr.com...wow it really sounds like an amazing time please continue to share

Uncertain world, better stay here This is such an adorable picture ...Allamagan thank you for the encouragement you will inshallah be seeing more of what I'm trying to do and I'm glad you enjoyed them, it means a lot to know that others appreciate what you love to do, and I am glad to be able to share so thank you for letting me as well. P.S. I never really payed attention to my acronyms...it just hit me now...BE...I shall BE inshallah lool...

I personally think its a conspiracy to undermine the UIC and show that they really can't bring order...I wont speculate too much but I truly believe this act was a thought out, well measured one and it achieved what it sought out to do which was to bring the issue of the UIC's legitimacy to questioning...I hope this doesn't become another hindrance to peace...we really do need a REVOLUTION...but it has to come from the people within the country...ABDI do you really think pointing the finger to innocent people is going to help...I mean a man IS innocent until proven guilty...so I really don't think circling individuals just based on the way they look is right

Thanks Zafir he had many stories to tell and of course had the opinion that girls shouldn't eat icecream in the street

The Branches That Lead Us ==========================

In The Eyes Of the Youth =========================

21 gun salutes to the 5 corners The loners that keep the vision alive Relieve the sorrow of the fallen And believe in the best intentions The contention that became contentious to the contending I say this “Brave men tell the truth†By painting a clear picture using the clay Not tainted with the smear of blood Imposing, defining, and thus confining All that he tried avoiding Is what the misleading leader achieves Under what remains still pending Why must we stand to misunderstand When a woman is holding her tongue Knowing silence will speak for her While the greatest of us pretend It is much more, much more than the prismatic And goes beyond the catastrophic marks on our land The sand that divides us under the wind The same kind that robs a child’s sight We are the foster children that watched Our anchor giving away under the catch Fleeing to distances that forced us to latch For nations that demanded to be matched Is there any wonder then to question Why the lunatic that preaches needs continuation In a world filled with constant privation That induces the strongest to learn privatization Conduced in the Holiest Book was this Verily man is in loss Except such as have faith and do righteous deeds In the mutual enjoining of truth and of patience (103:2-3) It’s explicit in the providence of the One’s lesson Faith is his armour His righteous life is his positive contribution Sharing, they may see the truth and stand by it in patient hope He chose to use his heart instead of his head Pose for a direct hit to get the best While the rest stand to play the game And let the shame of it lament and tame How far then does he go to fulfil The sail that will allow him to complete his whole duty Cleansing his soul of the doubt that overshadows his purity So that finally he and they can attain peace within? A lunatic he may be But mama always said Love a man who preaches love And sees hardship as a testament to his faith!

Lool hey instinct Lauryn Hill eh well then I can only try right...glad you digged it Hey AF no thanks needed keep doing what your doing its definitely a great thing...God knows most can only talk n not do...no shooting for me this summer staying put in this oh so wonderful city with minor swims here and there inshallah...how are you holding up and where are you now? have you made it to the west yet?

Who dares to open Pandora’s Box? I dare to open with a might Only a woman can force to light With heights it may complicate and stir But know solution will never stand by The tendency may be oversimplified to cut Simple as nature, as to want to cure It’s only pure to step to each action with a reaction I react with instinct sown within To sin is to ignore it Admit to question never to falsification The purification that will take you there Here is where I want to be to come near These tears fall for the fallen Calling for the dream caught in a memory The glory of what would be Could it be what leads us? All I know now is the path is clear No mere leader can mislead the lead Nor block, capture, cage, blind, or end the sear Fear is what I fought to forget Let the preacher preach!