Akili Amina

If you are reading this, most likely you have frequented my blog and know a little about my work. If this is the very first time, I welcome you with all my heart and hope that you return soon or subscribe to it.I want to tell you a little story about something that happened this past spring. I was on my way to pick up ...my daughter from Reagan National airport after she graduated from Naval boot camp and while I drove I was doing some heavy thinking.While driving, I was praying and feeling so happy for my daughter’s accomplishments. I couldn’t wait to see her and with my sunroof open while listening to music, life felt really good. I was thanking God for so many things he blessed me and my family with and the closer I got to the airport the more excited I got to see my daughter.Our greeting was tear filled, with long hugs, and ‘you look goods.’ We finally got her stuff into the car and headed home, but while we were riding to the house we began to have a great conversation. She started to tell me how so many girls her age were struggling in so many ways and we both wished it was something we could do. I am a writer and a poet, so when you say something to do, guess what comes to my mind? She and I came up with the concept that we should write a book that had black girl’s perceptions in it so that it could be a help to others. I went to Facebook created a fan page and began to promote the book asking for submissions with that concept in mind. Well, the inquiries came and soon I started to get submissions. I told myself from the start to let this book write itself.I told myself don’t be rigid in accepting work as long as it was a writer who wrote something eloquently, then they were welcome. It was good that I was open to flexibility right from the start because this book concept has had a major makeover.The name was changed to The Sable Acumen which is close to The Black Girl’s Perspective because sable and black have the same meaning. The words acumen and perception both mean the same thing, as well. And, so goes the facelift on the name of the book. Next in line, were the contributors who have various differences ranging from their ages, locations, and sexes. Wow! This book has poets and writers from the US, UK, Ghana, Nigeria, Sweden, and India. This book has people in it from both ends of the color spectrum in it, as well. I plan to do interviews with those authors that are so inclined, so look for more from them later on. But, I invite you to check out the book The Sable Acumen @ www.shop.akiliamina.com. This book is unlike any other E-Book you have ever read in its design and its written artwork. I thank you for your time reading this book and pray that it helps someone to know we are all the same.Shop at Akili Amina's E-Book Store Akili Amina on Facebook"Allow the spirit of Creativity, do a 360" Akili

Believe in meTrust thoroughlyin my mind echosand word vibrationsthroughout mymental and verbalBelieve in meand trust my voiceas it reverbs in your ear lobs and head assholesmentally and verballyBelieve in mejust trust my speechand keep listeningand holding ontoeach and every utteranceamidst my deviate versesand my verb...al reachBelieve in meso completely thatyou know nothing more than my writ; until I release your inner consciousnessand suddenly, I allowyou to break free mentallyin a fiery burstof a trillion amber lightsfrom my casual colloquyI said! Believe in mebelieve in what I ink from pen towhat I say wholeheartedlyand freely; becausewhat I send to youare words dripping in loveand from my being, althoughits delivered bothmentally and positively, verballywhile we believe in each otherwe'll keep throwingup our souls aswe keep on........as we keep on........BelievingAkili Amina on Facebook"Allow the spirit of Creativity, do a 360" Akili

The wind, sighs upon white petalsas a seagull gracefully rides its back; withwhite wings of simplicity, its beautyunforgetting, these increments of tinytime fragments sliced rarely, from this life;The wind, playfully nudges white petalswhile it brings the notes of nature ina sea's symphony before me; O! really?O! surel...y, its unrelenting beauty, these tinytime fragments that are so sparse, in this life;The wind, so silly kisses white petalsthat are held in the hands of a beauty;as she graces her sandy toes fully, findingshells; each unforgivingly plucked from theshore of these tiny time fragments, in this life;Akili Amina on Facebook"Allow the spirit of Creativity, do a 360" Akili

Once the future becomes the afterAnd your thoughts are deeds, achievedWhen you’ve claimed your thirstsOr spilled your cup of pleasureDesires displayed or they may burstIn want you trust, no measure‘Til time your deeds, conceivedThereafter, thereafter, thereafter…done.Akili Amina on Facebook"Allow the spirit of Creativity, do a 360" Akili

Black sea, black sand midst an ashen skyUnder rowdy clouds and hell’s descentOnce heaven’s door has openedRain fire, rain brimstone upon the earthen floorUpon his throne and upon his wrath, no moreOnce heaven’s door has openedWhen the work of man’s hands is his fateWhen all you rely on fails you in hope Ceases ...to perform or won’t obey its masterWhen god has come to claim his ownThis time of times and this end of evilWhen Earth is his once moreInspired by this photo.Support Me As A Fan on Facebook and Thanks For Reading!Akili Amina on FacebookRead Excerpts From The Book: African Heritage, American ExperienceCheck out the Poetry Blog!"Allow the spirit of Creativity, do a 360" Akili

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