Attack of the Inaugural Poem: an examination of Elizabeth Alexander's poem for the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack H. Obama, and commentary on criticism. Do you know what was said?
I've been a member here for a while now, adding and deleting work, adding and deleting. The quote in my bio is from Nordette Adams. C'est moi.
Accomplishments:
Raised and raising great children
Published hard news and features
Shingleton Scholarship Award Winner
Sandhills Literary Magazine Short Story Award
Webmaster Certification from NJIT
Honors BA Graduate in English
Produced short documentaries for government
Books
The Goddess and The Skylark, Dancing Through the Word Labyrinth by Nordette Adams What is the world of goddesses and skylarks?
Nordette Adams releases her new CD with critically-acclaimed poet Aberjhani,
The Goddess and The Skylark, Dancing Through the Word Labyrinth: Presented by Rahkyt... Lulu
Poetry Our Men Who Would Be Kings by Nordette Adams NO! I haven't had a fight with anyone, but this amusing rhyme did pop into my head.... Remembering A Life: A Poem Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Nordette Adams A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968)
"They said to one another, 'Behold, here cometh the dreamer. Let us slay him,
And we shall see what will become... Defining Moments by Nordette Adams A second poem for Africa... Brokenhearted Survivor's Sonnet by Nordette Adams Flexing poetry muscles with sonnet poetry form on traditional love theme.... Reading You Again by Nordette Adams A love poem of sorts in the shape of a circle... I See It Now by Nordette Adams Fear of falling in love and rightfully so when the person's no good for you.... An Unhappy Christmas Poem by Nordette Adams Attention Wal-Mart shoppers! This poem is commentary, but Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays nonetheless.... And then I Had Not One Delusion by Nordette Adams Sometimes you see exactly who it is you love, and you still love him.... A Long Week of Thanksgiving by Nordette Adams This poem is not about Pilgrims or Puritans.... Cleaving by Nordette Adams We can't return. We can only look behind from where we came and go 'round, and 'round, and 'round in the circle game. ~~ Joni Mitchell... Your Name Should Rhyme With Mine by Nordette Adams No need for condolences. It's just a light poem that popped into my head about soul mates afraid to commit.... Goddess on the Rooftop by Nordette Adams a poem written while listening... But I Feel Him by Nordette Adams Another love poem of exes and ohs.... Now For Something Really Addictive by Nordette Adams Poetry video of Green Green Grass using Xtranormal tools... Sweet Free Gift for Mother's Day by Nordette Adams Happy Mother's Day! Read poem carefully.... Like a Revelations Day (poem-prayer at Easter) by Nordette Adams A poem prayer inspired by a multiple-murder case in Terrytown outside New Orleans, La., which included a toddler, a 6-year-old, and an 11-year-old. Sadly at Easter.... The Green Green Grass by Nordette Adams a Valentine poem of regret... Apology by Nordette Adams some poems tell a story... Old Man Speaking With Tree by Nordette Adams poems should not be summarized... Mother of Our Flesh by Nordette Adams ...... Coretta Scott King: Quiet Strength by Nordette Adams A poem for Coretta Scott King.
Rosa and now Coretta. We were blessed to have seen them.... They Told Me a President Died by Nordette Adams Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.
(July 14, 1913–December 26, 2006)
Wednesday, December 27, 2006; 12:30 AM
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., who became the 38th president of the United States as a result o... A Spill on Ice by Nordette Adams This is not an autobiographical poem in the sense that nothing has recently happened in my life to reflect this; however, most who have come to the end of a long relationship in a torturous mannner ha... Christmas Declaration by Nordette Adams Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praisewort... A Stroll Down the Riverbed by Nordette Adams This poem woke me up this morning....
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