Since birth, life has taken me down several roads and on number of journeys. Throughout it all I've learned that all the strength I need is already instilled within, given as a blessing from the Divine. My name by birth is Re'Cole but my name by growth is RuKiya FAizah (RaZina). Rukiya signifies "She rises high," Faizah stands for "Victorious," and Razina means "Strong, patient one." All are elements of self that have united to form the foundation for the Black Woman that I have become and aspire to be. I have been writing poetry since I was around 11 years old and my passion for this art has elevated to depths of prominent levels.
Dorothy Riley stated,
"Knowledge is not power, it is only potential power that becomes real through use."
It is for this reason and more that write...
My major poetical influences are:
- Nikki Giovanni
- Langston Hughes
- Amiri Baraka (Leroi Jones)
- June Jordan
- Emily Dickinson
There are others such as El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X), Angela Davis, Sistah Souljah...and numerous other people who have filled my life with intense knowledge, wisdom, and understanding...
**Every since I was little girl there have been people who looked out for me more than I ever expected. I would like to send out a big thank you to all of my teachers and professors who have taken me under thier wing. I feel blessed to have known you all not only educationally/professionally but also on a personal level. Thanks for helping me grow.
**To my family : without you there is no life...i exist because we are.
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