The Afrikan Renaissance: Cry No More

By E.E. Holmes

The African Renaissance: Cry No More is a compilation of my hearts desires and my trials and tribulations. Through trials and tribulations, my heart revealed my innermost feelings, a road map of such, through the journey of my lifes mysteries. In The African Renaissance: Cry No More, I share observations. The world around us is one large canvas, which awaits an artist to paint his or her masterpiece. The African Renaissance: Cry No More consists of poetry and journal entries. In The African Renaissance: Cry No More, I share my experiences through the written word in an effort to guide others through similar trials and tribulations.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Mar 28, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490730271

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ECCLESIASTES Chapter 3

T o every thing there is a s eason;

A time to every purpose under the heaven;

A time to be born and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill and a time to heal;

A time to break down and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones;

A time to gather stones together;

A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose;

A time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to rend and a time to sew;

A time to keep silent and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate; and a time of war and a time of peace.

CHAPTER 1

Introduction to A Farewell to 1984

"A Farewell to 1984" is the first poem I wrote in a series of poetry from the heart. It was inspired by my struggles and achievements working toward my Associate Degree while attending community college. In the beginning of many trials and tribulations I experienced financial problems, an identity crisis and self esteem issues. I found it difficult to concentrate one hundred percent on my studies because when I decided to return to school at thirty-five I was working, raising a son and head of household. During that time I was very needy and fell in love with one of my professors, so I thought. My emotions were all over the place. As you can imagine I was very vulnerable at this time and it was easy for the professor to take advantage of my