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Self expression is freedom of the soul. Our foreparents as slaves were not allowed their own voice in an attempt to trap them in a mental shackle. Art and literature breathes life into us and preserves our history and culture.





For years I`ve been doing portraits upon request so feel free to inquire. I now have illustations published in a childrens book titled "Musa the Mouse" (see book cover below). Also I have published two books of poetry with illustrations (see below) while working with Ft Worth`s Zawadi Writers. (Big Shoutouts) And I`m making figurines with clay. I`ve been sculpting since kindergarden where I was known to make my own toys to play with.





Is It You

my eyes first gazed upon you

not long ago...

a vision of beauty and grace

respectfully I did not gawk or stare

I moved on...

but something pulled me back

it was your voice...

sweeet, soothing, gentle...

my desire...just talk to me now and then

but in your presence I`m at a loss for words

my stomach twist into knots

throat dries...voice cracks

I stutter trying to say one word to you

I pledge to lay down my life

for the God I believe in

while I approach you with caution

I dread being anything but respectful

it was your voice again

that brought to life a childhood memory

of what a perfect woman would be

coming of age I put away childhood things

including those thoughts

it was you voice reaching into my soul

sparking a flame long extinguished

so I sit..contemplating

what to say...what to do

most of all...after all this time

is it you?