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HEART OF THE MATTER: Defining black and beauty

Over the years, the idea or concept of beauty has been defined and redefined in several ways, some positive and some negative. Because this can be a subjective experience, it is often said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." The negative connotations have been promoted mainly by the Media and society to… Continue reading HEART OF THE MATTER: Defining black and beauty

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Heart of the Matter: Relationships and Finance

Relationships are a beautiful yet complicated thing. Many people are struggling to understand their partners, families and friends on so many different levels including understanding each other’s significant core values, financial opinions, belief systems to name a few. For some, they learn as they go along and for others it remains a mystery. Many face… Continue reading Heart of the Matter: Relationships and Finance

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Love’s Journey Pt.2

Hi Melissa,'Patrick said casually as she walked towards him. She was stunning in her purple knee-length ensemble. Melissa smiled. They had agreed to meet at this particular lounge because of its sense of privacy and its ambience. Besides, they discovered they both loved the lounge. Although she was slightly irritated by his behavior, keeping her… Continue reading Love’s Journey Pt.2

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Origins

Zander Foster's avatarzander foster poetry

If a picture is worth a thousand words,
Then surely your book is one of pictures.
When I read it, the first time, before anyone told me
What to fall in love with,
I saw you as a man of many colors.
Before they gave me a lense to look through,
I saw you as a warrior in the body of poverty.
Before they told me of your frail bones and your calloused hands,
I imagined you to be a good strong father.

I found you before all my prayers became less than 140 characters.
And I met you after the worst thing that could’ve happened
Happened.
Long before they told me that your love came with conditions,
I found a light that I didn’t know how to believe in.

And I will never know how to thank you
For being the human shield I never deserved-
Feeling what I…

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Love’s Journey Part 1 – The Road to Wedlock

'Hey! you there, take these documents to P & S - Promo and Styling department; hand it over to the staff there, they will know what to do with it', a male voice called out. Melissa responded by meekly obeying the instruction. It was just another day at the TV station. Melissa had been working… Continue reading Love’s Journey Part 1 – The Road to Wedlock

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Just Another Day!

I'm sure you've all been wondering why I have been so silent. Well, that was certainly not my intention at all. You see, a lot has been happening lately that was unexpected and unprecedented. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled and excited at some of the happenings. Okay, long story cut short, I'm back… Continue reading Just Another Day!

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REFLECTIONS: New Year, New hopes, New beginnings

Sometimes, we pass through difficulties Yet we cannot understand Why this should be But then we realize That life is a lesson And to move to the next stage We must pass a test Facing challenges and difficulties Still we acknowledge That what does not break you Will only make you stronger.   2015 is… Continue reading REFLECTIONS: New Year, New hopes, New beginnings