Category Archives: journal

In the Valley

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

I am of the Valley. It is my home. That hard spot next to the rock is my reference point. It is from this point I greet the sun and the things that walk in my night. It is from this perspective that I tilt my head to capture the sound of God’s voice. It is from this vantage point I strive for justice. Continue reading →

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A writer writes. 2

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

I thank the ancestors, my parents, my children, the spirits that walk with me for the gifts given. I remember. I am here. I am not done. I remain a willing vessel. I plan to run on until my day is done and when I get to my maker may she say, ‘Well done.” Continue reading →

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The Lower Bottom Playaz; Full Metal

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements Bullets are usually made of lead. If you cover a lead bullet with copper you get a Full Metal Jacket; an armor piercing projectile. It is our intention to wound you with art. You will leave feeling something. You  will be moved … Continue reading →

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That New Millennium Dime: The People, Installment # 12 pt 1

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements Part One for the people/ we the people/the people/ tied to the land/ dust to dust/ born in hope/ better tomorrows/ long days/ long nights/better tomorrows/we work/ we pray/ dreaming of better tomorrows/ the people/ unaware of the wheel/ … Continue reading →

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Blue Ball (From ‘That New Millennium Dime’)

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements Blue Ball one ocean/one tree/one/u lookin for water/on the moon/on mars/yet u the one that poisoned the earths rivers/ fish in the lake/the ocean/full of antidepressants/ fantastic/ya dumb ass invented plastic spray more/harvest more clone it/they dont need to know make … Continue reading →

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That New Millennium Dime: War

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

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The Great American Divide

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Divide: to cleave asunder.

We are united most by our acceptance of division. Continue reading →

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Diary of a Mad Creative: I create therefore I am. Pt. 14

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements If you don’t decide where you stand you won’t know why you fell down. I deal in mental groceries. I want to feed my congregation. I don’t do fluff and I ain’t trying to cross over. If you want … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Mad Creative: I create therefore I am. Pt. 13

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements If it’s good make it better. There is no perfect; it’s just a direction we can walk in. Excellence. It’s an interesting word that begs the question according to whom to which I answer: Excelling to the degree that what is … Continue reading →

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Dairy of a Mad Creative: I create therefore I am Pt. 12

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Advertisements We are who we say we are. Standing in the footlights paving a road others can follow. We are on the top of the mountain looking around at the terrain we have traveled. We are all need rest like air but … Continue reading →

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