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Pleasures of Summer

Posted on May 14, 2015 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

The invigorating feeling of ice-cold apple juice running down the back of your throat, after gardening all morning in the sun. The electrifying charge from the cool water, as you dunk yourself in a stream, after playing a game of catch … Continue reading →

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  My favorite time of day is sitting on my wrap-around veranda in the early evening, sipping mint tea as I watch the sun set and listen to the rogue parrots as they chat and argue before settling down for … Continue reading →

Posted on October 13, 2013 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life. | 2 Comments

Poetry of Black Folk

Posted on April 27, 2012 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Dunbar wrote much of his poetry in the vernacular of African Americans in the early 20th century. The lyrical musings of the average working-class people of the time give us insight into their lives and their souls. . . the … Continue reading →

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We wait and anticipate

Posted on April 23, 2012 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

DESTINY We wait and anticipate What’s next? we ask But the answer is never clear as a message in the mail We move ahead on faith With hope and love to help keep us straight on the path of our … Continue reading →

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