The Angry Preacher.

Having come from a church where my pastor, or in my case, a resigned Apostle who spoke offensively is a personal and touchy subject.  Because of that, I have the authority to speak upon Senator Barack Obama’s preacher, Reverend Jeremiah Wright.

American history tells us what kinds of leaders are birthed from such radical thinking.  At the same time, Biblical history tells us that great men have been birthed because they thought outside the box.  In fact, our nation celebrates Jesus Christ’s birth and his resurrection every year.  Yet, America gets offended when someone proclaims what he stood for. 

The separation of church and state are now facing off.

As a black woman, not only did I have the opportunity to choose on behalf of my gender and color, but now I feel somehow, I must choose between my faith verses the righteous way to govern.

Consequently, the two are not that different.  Although it can be argued that the two indeed clash.  This all depends on an individual’s viewpoint.  What is your perspective?  Is it from the spiritual or political eye?

If the perspective is from a spiritual viewpoint, particularly Christian, which is the religion American was founded upon, then biblically speaking, Reverend Wright speaks the truth to a certain degree.  His proclamation of doom and gloom on America reflect those from the book of Revelations, prophesying damnation on a civilization that has not turned from their sins and refuse to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.  The offensive part comes only in the reverend’s opinion which from a political standpoint is appalling and insulting to any political official as it should be if anyone’s job, career, gender, or race was spoken ill upon.  However, Reverend Wright is entitled to his own opinion and if anyone does not like or agree with his sermons, they have the right and liberty to go to another church.

Now Senator Obama has already stated that he does not always agree with Reverend Wright’s opinions but he does look up to him as a spiritual advisor.  American citizens have a valid concern in wanting to know who influences the political candidates running for President of the United States.  A man of Reverend Wright’s political viewpoints is indeed a pivotal factor in determining how Senator Obama plans to rule as president.  Yet, these presidential debates are designed to determine who and what our future president stands for.

From a political viewpoint, consider this:  like Geraldine Ferraro stepped down from Senator Hillary Clinton’s campaign, so should Reverend Wright resign from Obama’s.  Ferraro and Wright’s personal opinions and beliefs have tainted the Democrat’s campaign.  The difference between Ferraro and Reverend Wright is that Ferraro’s statement was aimed directly at the presidential campaign.  Reverend Wright’s sermons were not. Both comments are offensive.  However, Reverend Wright’s speech was geared toward a smaller audience while Ferraro pushes her opinion upon the masses.  Both possess the individual right to relay their message any way they like.  Neither comment has a place in the arena of political campaigning.

Just as Obama’s retired preacher Reverend Wright had his pulpit, I’m sure Ferraro is on her soapbox proclaiming her thoughts and beliefs in front of a substantial audience then later having tea with Senator Clinton at high-noon.  Just because Ferraro resigned from Clinton’s campaign does not mean that they are no longer colleagues.  Is not Ferraro and Clinton long-time friends just as Reverend Wright and Obama are?

Reverend Wright and Ferraro actually have this in common:  Their own righteous indignation of disgust toward a particular group or class that may have cost Clinton and Obama their presidential campaign.

Overall, the only difference between Ferraro and the reverend is just their opinion!

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King set the example of what a spiritual leader and political activist should be.  King says, “We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline”.

King referenced “our struggle” toward the black population.  In this case, we ought to refer “our struggle” to America’s struggle or more specifically, the Democratic struggle.  Neither Ferraro nor Reverend Wright has appeared to adhere to this teaching.

Time for Obama to Move On. Ferraro a Distraction.

Having pondered over Geraldine Ferraro’s ridiculous statement about Senator Barack Obama achieving his political status because of the color of his skin, then claiming to be a victim because multitudes have voiced how racist the comment was, two conclusions remain.

First conclusion:  Ferraro is nothing more than an opportunist.  She gained a high position in Senator Hillary Clinton’s campaign and allowed dormant racist thoughts, which she clearly refuses to recognize, to manifest through the media.  The theory here is that once she discovered the Rush Limbaughs of the world applauded her statement, she realized she did not need Clinton anymore.  She claims she stepped down from her position to stand by what she believes in and not to hurt the Clinton campaign.  I’m sorry, but the damage is already done!  Ferraro said what she said as a Clinton representative.  Why step down now?

Ferraro knows by re-hashing such an offensive and controversial statement, she will continue to get as much media coverage, if not more than the political candidates.  It can be said with national attention like that, Ferraro is well on her way to becoming a published author and maybe a radio personality. 

That said, Ferraro stepped down because she saw the opportunity to start her own campaign based on being a so-called victim by stirring up the old melting pot of the watered-down version of a separate-but-equal mindset.

Consequently, Ferraro’s tantrum is damaging the entire Democratic Party, smoothing the way for McCain, all for her personal gain.

Furthermore, it is absolutely ridiculous and downright pathetic for Ferraro to claim discrimination.  Unless she can identify with being raised by a people where some have inherit a dormant mindset of being afraid to improve themselves and their quality of living from generations and generations of mentally oppressed people who by law, was not even allowed to try to better themselves, she cannot begin to understand what it is like to be discriminated against for the color of her skin; maybe for her gender and even her ignorant tongue, but NOT because of the color of her skin.  Ferraro is the lucky one.

Second conclusion:  Senator Obama needs to brush this issue off the soles of his shoes and specifically address the issues supporters have been waiting for him to address.  He cannot afford to let this sad and tired attempt to distract him from what can be assumed was his original tactic which is to answer that 3 a.m. challenge.

If Obama can ignore the Ferraro accusations and respond to the media’s questions regarding it with a swift answer of how he plans to operate as Commander in Chief, he will succeed in shutting the mouths of his enemies proving to America that he is indeed capable of effectively serving the term as President of The United States.

Clinton Should Get Rid of Ferraro!

First of all, if Geraldine Ferraro still holds the same position in the Clinton campaign after making such an absurd statement, then I have to say Senator Clinton must not be too upset by it.  In fact, it can be said at some level, she agrees with Ferraro. 

Ferraro is quoted saying Senator Barack Obama would not be in the position he is in today if he were not black.  That racist statement was an attempt to strip the integrity, and every achievement, victory, and goal Obama has and will continue to reach by tainting it, triggering dormant racist thoughts, reducing him to being just a black man.  Consequently, this type of thinking allows an individual to dismiss Senator Obama’s talent, intellect, and capabilities as President of The United States.

In my experience, if a non-African American were to dismiss my talents, capabilities, and accomplishments by “complimenting” me as a smart black lady, that only tells me that they are so intimidated by me, that they must reduce my character in some way in order to build their own, and make them feel good about themselves and if they voice this skewed perception loud enough, people might believe it.  I suppose that is the name of the game in politics.  However, when a political candidate allows their campaign to touch on a subject as sensitive and inhumane as racism, you reveal how immature you really are despite the years of politcal experience you have in office.  I will go as far as to say even Republicans are intelligent enough to avoid that kind of tactic.

At the same token, if Senator Obama would not be where he is today because he is black, then Senator Clinton would not be where she is today if she were not a woman or even the former President Bill Clinton’s wife.

So now what?

Having said that, let us analyze Ferraro’s statement.  Senator Obama is a one-of-kind individual.  Senator Clinton is a one-of-a-kind individual.  Both candidates have achieved history-making goals because they are who they are.  Obama happens to be black and Clinton happens to be a woman.  Everyone knows because of this, citizens are taking more interest in these elections.  These elections are getting more media coverage because there are more angles to cover given the diversity in each candidate.  So yes, Ferraro is right in saying Obama is where he is politically because he is who he is but we all know that is not what she meant.

As for Mrs. Bill Clinton, I am not so quick to let her off the hook just because she says she doesn’t agree with Ferraro.  Ferraro represents Clinton.  Ferraro has not retracted her remarks nor does she apologize for it.  In fact, she claims to be offended because she’s viewed as a racist for her statement.

Oh. Well.

I’m all for women standing up for what they believe in but only if the intention is to enlighten and uplift for a positive purpose.  Ferraro’s statement was ignorant and essentially had nothing to do with presidential responsibilities.

The 3 a.m. Girl Wakes Up!

Hillary Clinton’s famous 3 a.m. ad that may have served as a key component to winning Texas and Ohio ironically may be the door of opportunity for Barack Obama to return a retaliation blow without saying one word.

First of all, who would have thought the little 8-year-old girl Casey Knowles who is safely tucked in bed supposedly trusting Clinton to protect her from the Big Bad Wolf of terrorist is actually an 18-year-old delegate for the Illinois Precinct of Obama’s campaign? 

Knowles says her parents put her in commercials as a kid.  Getty Images apparently obtained the right to a commercial Knowles filmed as an 8-year-old, the same footage the Clinton administration chose to portray a positive and trusting image to her presidential campaign.

What does this actually say about Clinton’s campaign?  Illinois actress and potential national delegate Knowles responds to Today’s Matt Lauer, that Clinton’s tactic of using footage she filmed 10 years ago as a child was “not the most classy move on her part”.

For the Clinton supporters who are not familiar with how the cut and paste production of the media works, this could be a devastating blow to them and consequently, to her own campaign.

Knowles, who defines herself as fervent Obama supporter, referred to her image being portrayed as a Clinton supporter as a “low-brow sort of move.”

Clinton Pulls a Rabbit out of Her Hat!

Thank God, Clinton won Texas and Ohio because I need something to write about!  Had Obama won those states, the Democratic campaign would look very similiar to the Republican campaign of McCain verses some generic contender to make it look like a race.  No dissrespect to Huckabee but did he get the hint when Romney dropped out?

Speculations of how Clinton broke Obama’s winning streak has everything to do with Obama’s dealings with Canada.  Whether the allegations are true or false, the timing of the leak favored the Clinton campain enough for voters to question Obama’s character.  Obama had 48 hours to explain himself which meant, him or his campaign had to compose a speech that eloquently dismisses the allegations while still keeping the beat to his regular speech of hope and change. 

It is a tricky thing to do and unfortunately, 48 hours was not enough time to sway the undecided voter his way.

Other speculations are that Clinton just got tough.  The famous commercial campaign she launched of who is more qualified to answerer a national security crisis call at 3 a.m. seem to be final push to catapult Clinton back in the race.

According to CNN.com, Obama currently takes the lead with 1,378 pledged delegate and superdelegates to Clinton’s 1,269.  To become the Democratic nominee for president of the United States, the candidate must get 2,025 delegate and superdelegate votes.

Meanwhile, McCain sips ice tea with Bush, observing Clinton and Obama fight for the remaining votes, secretly hoping they verbally destroy their own party.   Consequently, making him a more attractive candidate for the next president of The United States.

Clinton Gets In Where She Can Fit In!

Politically speaking,

I don’t agree with this higher being they call the president

for it is evident that

Clinton

is trying to get in

where she fit in!

Now, I’m not mad at my lady.

Cause she’s just working undercover,

for us sistahs and brothas

Others get salty.

Emotions of hate mixed with envy.

When they see anything

running the scene

that isn’t white.

That’s right.

I said white.

Because if it isn’t the color of white bobbi sox,

They’re ready to knock us out the box,

which gives me the incentive to blow up the spot.

As a young, black women eagerly

waiting for everyone to get off their level of depression

Before our younger generation catches the virus of oppression.

Then they will have won.

See, it’s not about getting done

wrong.

Everybody sings that same song.

It’s because I’m black.

It’s because I’m a woman.

It’s because I’m a black woman.

It’s because I’m black.

It’s because I’m a man.

It’s because I’m a white woman.

The truth it may be.

How can we succeed,

if we keep blaming

what’s between our

buttocks or

If our skin is light or dark?

Stay strong.

For that won’t matter for long.

Remember King when I say

“Can’t we all just get along?”

Burger King Cheated on Me!

             In 2002, I traveled to London for a missionary trip.  I was quite excited to experience the culture of London society.  The moment I got off the plane, I noticed that most of the people’s accent were different than mine.  However, I was clearly able to understand what they were saying.  What I had to learn quickly, was the meaning of things.  The subway was referred to as The Tube or Tram and dollars meant pounds.  I had to learn how to communicate effectively in order to adapt to my new surroundings.  Visiting London was exciting and I truly felt like I was in a different world.  I had to see more of London, England!

            I did the usual tourist thing.   I went sight-seeing.  Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, Harrods, and Buckingham Palace were the spectacles I stood in awe at.  Eating strange food, taking snapshots with doormen and the London policemen, also known as “Bobbies” was my way of socializing.  I also made it a point to purchase commodities of unique culture, items that I never seen in America.

            I was a little surprised to see a Clarion Hotel down the street from my very English cultured hotel, The Porterhouse.  The hotel looked out of place, as if it did not belong because of its modern architectural build.  Reminding me of home, I quickly shrugged Clarion off and proceeded to immerse myself in more of the English culture.  Imagine my surprise to see Burger King standing on the corner of the downtown area!  I was appalled!  Why hadn’t I seen this before?  How dare Burger King come to England? I thought.  The Clarion Hotel I could blindly accept but Burger King?  Burger King!  Burger King was ours!  Mine!  Americas!  How could they?  I thought.  Traders!  Burger King and England!  Both of whom have betrayed me and their countries! 

            Burger King betrayed America because their commercial catered to the Americans.  Us.  Me!  Their commercials insinuated that there would always be a Whopper waiting for me.  “Have it your way!”  That’s what they promised me, to have it my way.  Our way.  America’s way, not England’s way.  I felt like Burger King had cheating on me.  The devastating was almost worse than a cheating boyfriend! 

            Neither Burger King nor myself expected to find each on another in such a foreign place yet, there we were standing in front of each

other.  I was at a standstill.  Should I go in?  I asked myself.  If I do, will ruin my foreign experience?  Yet, I had to know, would I still be

able to have it my way, like the Burger King promised me in America?  I took a step closer and stopped abruptly.

Plastered on the window, Burger King flashed a sign advertising to all of London that its Whopper was worth $2.39—only the dollar sign was replaced with a pound symbol.  Burger King spoke another language!  It never occurred to me that Burger King could speak another dialect other than American English.  It was like I didn’t know this restauraunt anymore!  Nonetheless, I went inside.

It was as if I was back in America.  Plastic seats, value meals, Coca-Cola, and Sprite all gave me the nostalgia of my home, South Bend, Indiana.

            “Can I help you?”  asked the British Burger King employee.

            “No.  Thank you.”  I retort.

            I left Burger King.  I wanted nothing else to do with that place ever again.  Until I flew back to America.

            I exit the doors of Burger King entering downtown London again.  London, my foreign love, also betrayed me.  Rich, with its culture and historical buildings, I was lead to believe London, England would forever remain a place where the traditional English breakfast and tea with two lumps of sugar and cream would always trump The Whopper with cheese.  Apparently, the English could have it there way too.

            As much as I embraced London, London embraced me just the same.  London loved me for the same

reasons I loved it.  I was interested in its culture and wanted to consume it all.  London was interested in my American culture and wanted to

consume my appetite.  But alas, our affair wouldn’t last.  America was calling me and so was my Whopper.

Stargate SG-1: Last Line of Defense of Our World that is Earth.

          The ideological world that the science fiction drama, Stargate SG- displays is actually of two worlds.  One world, Earth, represents the ideal American society, a democracy that is a melting pot of diverse cultures where everyone lives under the protection of the elite United States Air Force military.  This world that mirrors the ideal society is advanced in the latest technology.  Most of this technology is available and accessible for everyone to make their lives easier.  The other world is somewhat of an underdeveloped society that is ruled under the alien dictatorship of an elite government that hoards its technological advancements and uses them to intimidate the society that is underdeveloped.  The ideal world portrayed is that of utopia and the world ruled by aliens is that of dystopia.  The writers of this show use these two worlds to create conflict and also to prove that the utopian American society is not so different from that of the dystopian society ruled under the dictatorship of aliens.  In fact, it is better.

            Stargate SG-1 is a science fiction television drama that portrays the beliefs and values of an American society that collide with foreign worlds whose societies hold different beliefs and values.  The actual stargate itself serves as the gateway that separates planet Earth from foreign worlds.  Shaped in a circle embedded with hieroglyphics, travelers are able to select seven hieroglyphic symbols using a device that will open the gate to the desired destination.  The way the Stargate works is quite similar to the telephone, except instead of talking through the receiver, the sender (dialer) can use the Stargate to physically transport to the destination of the receiver.   The Stargate stands approximately 20 feet tall and is made of titanium.  In the pilot episode, this stargate serves as a doorway to the alien world called Abidos. 

Abidos is populated with humans and aliens of different cultures.  The aliens called The Guaold are more technologically advanced than our society as we know it. Their society mimics the Egyptian culture with a monarchy ruled by pharaohs.  The humans also mimic the society of ancient Egyptians who portray the role as Commoners.  The Commoners live a primitive lifestyle and have not progressed to the technology of The Guaold or even that of our own society.  The society set up of The Guaold pharaohs and Egyptian Commoners allows the viewer to become familiar with the society as it borrows from Egyptian culture.  By creating this type of scenario, viewers are able to easily accept the social habits and interactions of Americans Guaold, and Commoners  As a result, Stargate SG-1 pilot episode moral meaning can be interpreted in different ways depending on the audience’s viewpoint that is essentially based off their own individual social, cultural, and even spiritual background.  Incorporating alien beings that possess advanced technology displays the fantastic and also allows the viewer to distance themselves from reality as they know it and embark into the world of science fiction which, according to Stargate SG-1, is basically Earth, which apparently adopted the American culture exploring the alien world of Abidos.   

             The planet Earth is represented as the American culture.  The American culture is represented as the United States Air Force military.  The pilot series begins with a handful of military personnel guarding the covered Stargate that has been inactive for a year.  Suddenly, the Stargate becomes active, alien beings charge through the Stargate and kidnaps the female Air

Force officer, leaving the other officers for dead.  This opening scene of hostile aliens stealing an officer jumpstarts the adventure and also gives way to introduce key characters who make up the Stargate SG-1 team.

Colonel Jack O’Neill, the SG-1 leader.  O’Neill lives and breathes for the military and will do nothing short of making sure his team accomplishes assigned missions even if it means breaking the rules.  Dr. Daniel Jackson, archeologist of ancient cultures, he serves as the interpreter of ancient knowledge by teaching and explaining to O’Neill the ancient Egyptian cultures. Major/Dr. Samantha Carter, Theoretical Astro Physicist, an expert in all astrological science and holds the same responsibility as Dr. Jackson, except in science and she is also military personnel which makes her a soldier as well.   Teal’c, the alien, is of the Jafa culture who is enslaved by the Guaold, to do their evil bidding of possessing humans as hosts.  Teal’c later betrays the Guaold to save the SG-1 team from the Guaold clutches.  He is rewarded by becoming part of the SG -1 team and serves as a skillful warrior and knowledgeable liaison against Earth’s enemy, The Guaold.  So it can be said that the SG-1 team is a diverse component of diversified people representing American society; all serving a significant role for the U.S. military in order to protect their planet in addition to their country, thus modeling the ideal U.S. citizen.

            The institutional factors that lie within the series is the reference of the U.S. Air Force military.  The filming of Stargate SG-1 is in a studio built similar to the actual interior of Cheyenne Mountain Complex.  The Cheyenne Mountain Complex is “the command, control, communication and intelligence center for coordinating and controlling North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Space Command missions” (Cheyenne Mountain Complex – United States Nuclear Forces p. 1) This facility monitors missile and space activities.  It stays in continual contact with the United States Air Force, The Navy, Army, and Pentagon and overall, serves as civil warning defense.  It is the ultimate military command center that was built in the 1960s as a fall-out shelter inspired by The Cold War.  Because of the heightened security of Cheyenne Mountain, it can be said that it raises a significant amount of curiosity from civilians.  Staging the primary shooting location of Stargate SG-1 in The Cheyenne Mountain makes logical sense as such missions of off-world encounters would definitely be considered classified.  Choosing this location also gives viewers the idea that they are getting a peek inside what used to be a heavily guarded military base.

Much of the military tactical procedures the SG-1 team performs are inspired by the U.S military.  The U.S. Air Force military also donated their uniforms to the actors.  The scripts are heavily influenced by U.S. military personnel.  With the help of the U.S. Air Force military, the creators of Stargate SG-1 are able to convey a type of authenticity that plays out some of the myths and theories behind Egyptian culture thousands of years ago and integrate them into the fantastic, creating the hit series phenomena that is Stargate SG-1. 

            The history of the phenomena behind Stargate SG-1 derived from the movie Stargate that aired in 1994 starring Kurt Russell as O’Neill and James Spader as Dr. Jackson.  Stargate SG-1, starring Richard Dean Anderson as O’Neill and Michael Shanks as Dr. Jackson, stretched across the media from the movie theater to television.  Oddly enough, the series got a greater response than the movie itself.  A number of factors attribute to the success of this sci-fi television show.  One major attribute is the Sci-Fi channel in which the series was able to air.  The success of other science fiction dramas such as The Twilight Zone and the ever-so-popular Star Trek proved to network executives that the genre of science fiction deserves more recognition.  The success of Star Trek crossing over to the movie theaters opened the possibility for movies like Stargate to cross over to the television circuit.

            Just as narrative conventions of The Twilight Zone can be identified as being tales acted out with a moral message and Star Trek being popular for the tactical procedures of embarking on several missions in outer space, it can be said Stargate SG-1 is identified for having the attributes of both science fiction shows.  For example, Stargate SG-1 does not have the first person narrative, but the point of views played out by each key character represents an idea, a culture, a class, gender, and even an attitude.  The SG-1 characters go beyond representing simply a society, culture, or belief.  The viewer gets a multi-sided view of the characters.          

          Unlike, Star Trek, the SG-1 characters are seen living their life outside of military life and integrate a civilian perspective into the world of military and fantasy.  From using the point of view of an average citizen entering military life and from military life into the fantastic, the audience can experience the Stargate adventures along with the SG-1 team.  At the same time, the quirkiness of encountering the paranormal in Stargate SG-1 as portrayed in The Twilight Zone, is alleviated by the SG-1 characters because their personalities are more developed.  In the scene where Teal’c betrays the Guaold, O’Neill coaxes him to escape the Guaold prison with the rest of the SG-1 members.  Teal’c simply says he has no where to go.  O’Neill responds by telling alien Teal’c that he can stay at his place.  Consequently, Teal’c follows and now there is the alien’s perspective of Earthly culture and society that is represented by the United States Military which supposedly, represents American society.

            Whichever worldly viewpoint the societal perspective is interpreted, the binary

opposition of good verses evil remains.  On the planet Earth, the binary opposition is The U.S. Air Force Military verses The Guaold.  On planet Abidos, the binary opposition is the Commoners verses The Guaold and even The Guaold verses Earth.  Scenarios of how our U.S. military may actually conduct certain procedures may be better played out in the role of The Guaold verses the Commoner’s society.  Overall, it is the us-against-them concept.  In the world of science fiction drama, someone can play the advocate of democracy and another character can act on behalf of an over-bearing government.  The viewer can detach themselves from the reality of real military procedures that may seem cruel and unusual.    In the end, the concept of good triumphing over evil prevails.

In the scenario in the pilot episode, the Air-Force must retaliate against the hostile alien force of The Guaold not only to retrieve the officer who has been kidnapped, but to prevent future attacks on Earth that will disrupt the harmonious existence of American society.  Stargate SG-1 places more emphasis on The U.S. Air Force being the last line of defense against hostile antagonists.  The society in Stargate SG-1 is led to believe that the civilians on planet Earth live in a world of utopia, being prosperous humans who live in harmony with each other and treated as equals who live under a stable government.  As a result, the U.S. military is to thank for this.  We are led to believe that the civilians’ world of utopia is threatened by The Guaold and if the government does not take the necessary procedures needed to defeat them, Earth’s world of utopia will crumble into a world of dystopia and consequently, face the same fate as the Commoners on Abidos.

In conclusion, the ideology that the science fiction drama Stargate SG-1 portrays is that The United States Air Force Military knows what is best for American people and that we should

trust our government.  We are to blindly accept there are situations the U.S. government deals with that we could not begin to understand.  We are to know that the U.S. government tackles foreign issues on a daily basis and literally put their lives on the line to sustain our utopian world that is America.  Lastly, the American people are to know and understand that although we may view our U.S. government as greedy and a cruel hoarder of economic resources, there is always the threat of dictatorship that our U.S. military extinguishes on a daily basis.

Love Isn’t Lost

I’ve had folks talk ill of my reputation and foes suddenly taking an interest because they think I’m no longer a contender.  Please,

you better believe as long as I breathe, I’M STILL UP FOR WHAT’S MINE! 

I took time you so get a piece of mind and maybe an identity. 

Quit comparing yourself to me and get a clue.  I got knocked out and you will too! 

I got up before 3, you left at 2. 

You put your money on the wrong contender, dude.

Wished I’d stay gone so you can be the boss.  Was on pause but I com back hard.

Lock-jaw cause you went by what you heard.  I’m back and I’m going for the jugular!

No more kissing ass, now it’s your turn. 

Not right now.  Wait your turn! 

The better you do the more they wish they were you. 

An eye for an eye, a tooth for tooth.

But the best revenge is happiness—what they’ve been trying to prevent. 

Thinking what I have coming to me belongs to them. 

All I need now is a rock to massacre them! 

I suppose I let them get to me first but I’m going to hit right back.  My turn now. 

You’ve had your chance. 

What’s meant for me is meant to be. 

Don’t get it twisted because I haven’t lost a DAMN THING!

I Shine

Funny what some will do for attention when

I just want people to leave me alone.

Some make up stories.

Some don’t know when to leave well enough

alone.

World’s been flipped upside-down.

What’s wrong is now right.

Minister’s divorcing.  Folks lying.

People aren’t trying anymore.

Despised because I don’t despise myself anymore.

Folks aren’t making sense.

Now that I’ve made a dollar out of 15 cents.  Since

you’re mad cause I won’t overcome yet

you’re mad cause I’ve overachieved and

accomplished more than my ancestors ever dreamed…

you’re mad at me.

As you oppress with words and unfriendly support,

trying to abort my purpose, you fall into the hole you dug for me.

Muddy with envy and insecurity.  It’s a wonder you can even see

through the green cause the Hulk, you’re not.  Mad ‘cause I’m hot

and you’re not.  Z.

I exalt nothing but the gift in me.

What’s the American dream without peace to sleep, peace to think and

peace to bring a piece of mind?

You were gossiping a great sum when you thought I lost my mind.

I pull something positive now you’ve turned into a mime.

Where’s my extra, extra, read all about it!  Zorina flip the script and

she’s back on top it’s

scripture, remember?

The last is the first and the first is the last.

In between is just broken glass as

I proceed realizing we should all take heed to

fear no evil.  This isn’t a sequel or trilogy.

Greater is He living in me.

Feel me or turn your back and close your eyes.

Convince yourself that I won’t arise.

I am the sun, I’ll always shine.

Over dark clouds and shouting loud.

I’ll shine because I’m The Lord’s and The Lord is mine.

Even if you don’t see me I’m in a different zone.  You

babble on cause you don’t see me and hear rumors on me

Z.  Zorina.  Exie.  Will always shine!

Perhaps you can’t see because

from my light,

you’re blind.