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Continue ReadingMonth: November 2015
Fearless
by Miguel Quezada Being willing to go alone requires being fearless in the face of the unknown and being courageous in the adversity of the world saying, “you will fail”. My lack of con dence was because I had learned one way of life. That was to be down with my homies and neighborhood. The beliefs I adopted were those things we learn in the neighborhood: loyalty, trust, honor, respect; these values were real and I would have defended them with my life. This belief system was and is powerful and at that time I lacked the courage to break away
Continue ReadingA Simple Photo That Means a Million Words
by Bryce There are many things in my life that I own and cherish. From childhood trophies and items my lovely parents got me, to simple things as pictures and blankets my grandmother would make me. Out of these things I tend to cherish and remember the pictures the most. It is more than just a simple picture, it is a photo that means a million words and memories. Something that I will carry with me for the rest of my time living in this world because when you lay your eyes on that picture, it paints a whole world in
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Continue ReadingMake Up Your Mind
by Melvin Jones Made up my mind No matter how much I was abused I was done crying Didn’t matter if it was an extension cord, a belt, a coat hanger, a Hot Wheels race track a fist in the mouth, a kick in my stomach, a slap I wasn’t gonna shed a single tear I was done crying I was done denying That it wasn’t my fault As the blows rained down on me I simply detached… racing For the dark crevices of my mind There I sang and danced to songs That spoke of God rescuing me How this
Continue ReadingMakings of a Man
by John How do you define a man? The law considers all boys to be men at age 18. But I feel age plays a minimal role in achieving manhood. A man is not defined by his age, but instead by his values, morals, and most of all his actions. For example my father is 18 years older than me, but I truly believe I am more of a man than him. Here’s why. Real men hold woman at high value, they nourish and protect women, and show them the utmost respect. A real man would never degrade a woman, let
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