When reading other’s life stories we create images of faces, places and landscapes . We want to be inspired, informed and captivated by that specific person.These are people who teach us valuable lessons with their knowledge - which can influence us in many ways.Even the most painful ones.
Read MoreMy Father made his way over to England from Jamaica during the mid-late 40’s on the Empire Windrush.The SS Empire Windrush was a former German cruise liner that brought many from The West Indies to the Landing dock of Tilbury and the ships arrival marked an important moment in English history and new boundaries of freedom were established.
Read MoreThe past defines the heroes and the villains and that history evaluates us all,When we look back from the relationships we have endured,We are reminded that we are all different people,In different circumstances,And the defined elements of the past , present and future are only accessibleThrough memory and history.
Read MoreWhen we take time to look back and think of the people we have met and visited. We are reminded that society creates their own version behind a story and no matter the story, there are always many storytellers.England during the 1950’s (The Windrush Years) had created a portrait of West Indian Writers, Poets, Photographers and talented Musicians.Colourful artists like Jimmy Cliff, Dennis Morris and James Berry.
Read MoreHeathcote was a Poet, Writer, Actor and Film Producer. I first met Mr. Williams in the late 80’s. He was working on a series of paintings for an exhibition in North Cornwall. I found him witty and unique and soon became firm friends.Heathcote rose to prominence with books such as: Royal Babylon, The Sacred Elephant, Whale Nation and Falling for a Dolphin, including numerous playwriting and a significant contribution to many fields of work.
Read MoreA long time ago I made the commitment to write. Writing is about expression, discovery and voicing our opinions.I knew back then in my early twenties that writers needed to be realistic about the path they choose and on my 23rd birthday my Mother brought me my 1st book of poetry. It was The Complete Poems by Thomas Hardy.
Read MoreA Powerful Memoir By The Former First Lady ‘Michelle Obama’.
A story Unique and Insightful Spoken with Good Humour And Grace. ‘Becoming’ is a worthy read. It’s about identity, our roots and who we become. Embracing uncertainty - when nothing is certain - then anything is possible. The many who play ignorance and refuse to accept those who are different. We should be reminded that we are all individual people, in diverse or unique circumstances and that we all deserve a seat at the table.
Poet, Novelist and Playwright Langston Hughes once wrote, "I too am America."
