In This Moment of Time

Its been a minute. Shoot, its been more than a month since I posted anything. Truth is... I have been suffering from writer's block. This has been the result of dealing with life. Depression and several setbacks. I have even thought about walking away from my pen for good. I feel sometimes that I dont make a difference and no one really cares. If I inspire one person, that makes it worth it. Yet, I dont think that one exists. Stagnation is horrible for the mind, will, and emotions. Right now, I just dont know. Im dealing with something. Its madness to my thoughts. At least that is how I feel in this moment of time. It is what it is.

Learning from the Elders

I read this quote from a site that is one of the best online.
http://bestdamncreativewritingblog.com/2010/07/27/a-great-quote-from-t-s-eliot/

Poetry is not an expression of personality, it is an escape from personality; it not an outpouring of emotion, it is a suppression of emotion–but of of course, only those who have personality and emotions can ever know what it means to want to get away from these things.

–T.S. Eliot

I have to say that I like it. It gives me much to think about as a writer.

Father and Daughter Talks

I love being a father. Trouble is life gets in the way and your time with you children is limited. So I heart my time with my daughter. Especially when we riding somewhere. A few weeks ago, we had a conversation about music. Now my daughter is 13 years old. Im about to be 43 in a couple of months, if the good LORD says the same. Now too often your child will remind you that you are old. lol I got my moment of clarity in this conversation.

I asked my child a question.
(parents... i dont care how spiritual you are, but dont be shocked if your child gives you answer you dont care for)

Who is your favorite artist?
"ummm Nicki Minaj"

*faints*

The next few minutes were spent filled with heavy sighs, and an occasional "what?"

*calm down Rich, it could be worst* yeah right...

Now my daughter answered the question honestly, and she didnt give me someone I thought I might like or just want to hear. Gold Star for Ashley.

*vomits*

Then I ask her, why Nicki Minaj?
She tells me, she's cool and funny.
*thats one way of putting it*

Now, honestly Nicki is funny to me. Her lyrics are hilarious. She admitted in an interview in Houston, that Lil Wayne called her a geek. Her style is a lil geeky but that is apart of the attraction... I guess. Now of course chick is very attractive, that does not hurt. However.... my kid is 13 and uh i dont know Nicki Minaj is the role model I want my child emulating. Ya Dig.

Now kids are gonna have their music tastes. It might be terrible to my ears but its awesome to them. What do you do?

1. Pray because they are gonna hear it in the streets and in school.
2. Try to provide alternatives. Good luck with that. lol But its about balance. Show your kids there is more than the "pop culture phemon of the day"
3. Affirm your kids. Look, you dont have to like the crap they love but it behooves you to understand it.
4. Stay a parent. Dont try to be your child's friend. You are their parent, show them you have standards for them and you wont compromise them. They will love you for it later on.


As a man, I went through many phases. I once listened only to rock music. Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motley Crue. Stuff like that.
Then i discovered I was Black... that was shocking. I got into Public Enemy, KRS-ONE, NWA and stuff like that.
So my mama prayed for me. lol

My child is no different than i was.

My homie and i was talking about music and the sad shape music is in. Yet, we came to the conclusion that we were both just old. lol

It is what it is.

"Nicki Minaj?"

Ughhh...

Good Morning

Good Morning,
may God give you the best day,
even if you forget to pray.
May God give you strength and health,
and provide inspiration for you to obtain wealth.
May God allow you to see,
the beauty of life
from the animals, elements, thoughts and trees.
Its simple but in its complexity behold,
Another day is more precious than gold.
Good Morning.

Richard J Wright (2010)

Random Thoughts

...I could fall for her hard. I already see it.

...I am so proud of my daughter.

...I need to get at my homie, I aint seen him in while.

...I hate being alone at times.

...I hope the sun comes out this weekend.

...I got get this book out, now.

...I love writing.

...I need a good fiction novel to read.

...I gotta do my best, at this.

Oxygen

She can become the air I breathe.
Only If she believes.

She can become a wind,
Only If she takes me for more than a friend.

She can revive my heart,
Only If she decides to want to be apart.

She can build me and sustain,
Only If she wants to remain.


Richard J Wright (2010)

An Open Letter to President Barrack Obama from one Black Man to Another...

Dear Mr. President,

I want to just send this letter of appreciation and concern to you. I know its a hard job you are doing. I realize that your hands are full and you have the weight of the free world upon your shoulders. I salute you brother.

Now speaking to you, I want you to know that I am not only speaking the head of the free world but I am also speaking to you as your brother. I want you to know that I am a little worried about you. Let me explain. I know all day long, the conservatives and those cowards on FOX News are giving you and the democratic party the blues. Pay them no never mind. Do your job, brother. That is all I can expect of you. Some have written you off already and do not think you will earn a second term. Personally speaking I don't think that is the case. Stay strong.

I know some of our people are being very critical of you and your adminstration. While I don't agree with everything you and your administration is doing, I would like to say that you still have my support.

I see the bumper stickers and signs people are displaying showing their displeasure of you. It down right upsets me. However, I realize that it is apart of our freedom of speech and expression. While I understand your position as the president, I want you to know that your people do love you. You must be the president to all Americans. I get that. However, make no mistake about it sir, we in our community look to you for inspiration and affirmation.

I just want to say, brother we love you. I know you probably hear it all the time. You probably wont even see this letter, but I want you to know from one Black man to another, I am proud of you. Too often we do not salute people or give them their flowers in a timely fashion. I just want to say, march on. We have your back. In the immortal words of Willie Hutch, "Brothers gonna work it out".

Sincerely,

Richard J Wright

P.S. Hug Michelle and the babies. Go Black man go!