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Murder At Silver Mills

An Oleander Named Jealousy

Being Woman

JAR...Just About Right - A Poem 

Bharatnatyam - A Window into the Soul

  I Am - A Poem

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Murder At Silver Mills

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Prologue “I promise, I heard screaming, followed by two gunshots,” the estranged woman cried. “It was right down that block! Please! You have to believe me!” She pleaded with the police to listen to her, but they paid no attention to it, for this was Old Lady Constance they were speaking to, infamous for her literally one-minute memory. Little did they know, the Old Lady was not lying this time… Chapter One: The Detective of the Week “Hi, Myra! How are you doing today?” Deputy Millie Howell asked in her usual cheery, optimistic tone. Detective Myra Sawyer, however, had endured the worst night ever. “I’m fine,” she grumbled as Millie handed her her cup of morning Dalgona coffee. “Whoa there grumpy pants,” Millie exclaimed as she blocked Myra from entering her office. “You okay?”  “I told you, I'm fine. ” Myra pushed past her, but Millie caught her arm again. “Now, with that tone, it's clear you’re not telling the truth . Did you think I would let you away that easily? We’ve been...
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An Oleander Named Jealousy

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  Jealousy is deceitful and hateful from within, A beautiful but poisonous oleander that cannot be believed in, On the exterior, it looks like any other angelic flower, But oleander holds deadly toxins, upon you they have the power. This feeling of resentment can make you feel like you can do anything, Be able to take roots in minds and give painful stings, Of pain and anger to people unknowing, While the real reason for jealousy keeps growing and spreading. Jealousy attracts the weak, the strong, the angels, and the devils, Drawing us to itself like the beautiful flower’s petals, And jealousy’s stem, where Man’s insecurities reside, Sustains that envy through Man’s pride. Each of us must know that jealousy branches off of low self-esteem, But we can prevent this feeling; of happiness and peace we can dream. For all have an instinct to be their best selves, And getting rid of envy can cast amazing magic spells. We all must be careful to not let this thundercloud loom over us, And b...
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FAILURE: A NEW BEGINNING

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Bharatnatyam - A Window into the Soul

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  The origin of Bharatnatyam can be traced to the sage Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra and this shloka is the first shloka of the Natya Shastra, the scripture of Indian dance. It means, where the hands are, the eyes follow, where the eyes are, the mind follows, where the mind is, the expression follows, and where the expression is, the essence follows. The word Bharatanatyam” is a mnemonic of three words: “Bha” or “bhava” is emotion, “ra” or “raga” is the musical format, “ta” or “taal” is the rhythm, and “Natya” is dance.     Bharatnatyam is a form of Indian dance that has transformed my life and encouraged me to be a better person. I have been learning Bharatnatyam for six years, and throughout my learning, knowledge was gained, physical and mental strength increased, and respect and responsibility grew. My introduction to this dance form helped me to appreciate my guru, how to begin the class with namaskaram by respecting the mother Earth, the perfect posture in...
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Being Woman

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      W - Womanhood is the beginning of a lifelong journey, when a woman spreads her wings and learns to soar to uncharted places, never seen before. With a powerful mindset, she has a love for adventure and is fearless of what lies ahead, regardless of how frightening the path may be.   O - Onward on her voyage, she encounters many hardships that threaten to weigh down her wings, but a woman refuses to concede defeat, for she has been waiting for womanhood since she was a child. She has dreamt of this moment for a long time; she uses the power of being able to shape her future in a way that benefits others and herself.   M - Magnificent she is, a woman who possesses a wealth of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strengths. Like a lighthouse, she is a guiding force that leads others to a bright and positive future filled with joy and contentment.    A - Astounding many, when a woman is asked how she jumps hurdles, the answer is always that ...
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