Archive for Poetry

Hoodies & Skittles – Trayvon Haiku Series

Hoodies & Skittles – Trayvon Haiku Series

March 28, 2012 No Comments

Hoodies and Skittles – His life has been reduced to – Hoodies and Skittles In the same way that the cross now symbolizes the life of Jesus We, as a people, are so often led astray, like innocent sheep Despair is so great that we create false idols time and time again Seeking from others ...

Saying Goodbye – A Haiku

Saying Goodbye – A Haiku

March 17, 2012 No Comments

Life will distance us from friends and situations That restrict our growth © 2012 – All Rights Reserved – BHonline.org >>>>>

The Bird Zone – Haiku Series

The Bird Zone – Haiku Series

March 10, 2012 No Comments

“Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap, or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26)   The birds do not fear Nor stress themselves with worry. Why do we do that? They’re content to fly ...

Dueling Haikus 3 – Heaven vs Hell

Dueling Haikus 3 – Heaven vs Hell

January 27, 2012 No Comments

Ascending & Descending Thoughts Thoughts travel so fast. They can ascend or descend, taking me with them. Can’t give up the fight. The battle to reign supreme, controlling the mind. – Adeeba – © 2012 – All Rights Reserved – BHonline.org >>>>>

Sportin’ Your White Girl

Sportin’ Your White Girl

January 18, 2012 No Comments

Black Men, White Women and Self-Hate OpEd by Adeeba Folami In 1998, the poem “Sportin’ Your White Girl” was written as a commentary on a phenomena seen often in Denver, Colorado: Black male/White female couples. At the time, the topic of interracial relationships was one the author, (me), could get very upset about. Fourteen years ...

Sudoku Haiku 3 – The Challenge of the Mind

Sudoku Haiku 3 – The Challenge of the Mind

January 9, 2012 No Comments

Challenging the mind with hard to solve Sudokus Keeps the brain active – Adeeba – © 2012 – All Rights Reserved – BHonline.org

Dueling Haikus 2 – Heaven vs Hell

Dueling Haikus 2 – Heaven vs Hell

December 11, 2011 No Comments

Heaven Starts with Love of Self Precious is how I view myself. I’m so glad I’ve learned to love myself ‘Twas a living hell: Life filled with low self esteem and hatred of self © 2011 – All Rights Reserved – BHonline.org – Adeeba – >>>>>

Apocalypse Haiku 2 – Babylon’s Fallen

Apocalypse Haiku 2 – Babylon’s Fallen

December 7, 2011 No Comments

What is the meaning: Men wearing G-strings and thongs? Babylon’s fallen – Adeeba – © 2011 – All Rights Reserved BHonline.org >>>>>

Sudoku Haiku 2 (#2) Doo’in Sudoku (sense of humor required)

Sudoku Haiku 2 (#2) Doo’in Sudoku (sense of humor required)

November 30, 2011 No Comments

Dedicated to all those who tend to overeat during this time of the year and then must suffer the consequences, or to those who just love sudoku and have a sense of humor. Doo’in Sudoku Doing number 2? Grab your book of Soduku And doo what you doo – Adeeba – © 2011 – All ...

Dueling Haikus – (Heaven vs Hell) #1

Dueling Haikus – (Heaven vs Hell) #1

November 28, 2011 No Comments

The heaven I see is full of laughter, joy and beautiful gardens ….. meanwhile … Hell’s all around us the decadence and baseness of society – Adeeba – © 2011 – All Rights Reserved – BHonline.org >>>>>

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Hoodies & Skittles – Trayvon Haiku Series

Hoodies and Skittles - His life has been reduced to – Hoodies and Skittles In the same way that...