I wrote a poem.

Don't get me wrong: I'm no poet. I am quite good at writing ridiculous, moderately funny, rhymey things, but I would never call those poetry.

This, however, I might. I'm actually pretty proud of it. I was struck by a sudden inspiration about a week ago and just started writing. I should probably note before I post it that I am a huge fan of e.e. cummings - anyone already familiar with him will definitely see the influence.

So, here goes:


my Heart resides with You

my Heart resides with You
whether You want Her
Or not.
i call Her back; She will not come
She prefers the home You give Her:
soft hands are the foundation
sweet nothings (everythings?
are in the walls
a comfortable everything
)nothing?
silence creates Her shelter

my Heart resides with You
whether i want her to
or not
(please, be careful with your
everythingnothings)
for She is new
and i fear She cannot bear to be
bro- (uhoh)
-ken (toolate.)

-angele maraj.

First Post.

So, I'm not really good with blogs, or journals, or diaries, or anything like that. At least not in terms of timeliness.....I've never been a regular poster/writer. But I figure, "Hey, I'm going off to college in two months or so - what better way to keep in touch and let people know what's going on with me?"

Plus, you know, I like writing. So there's that. I'm not going to introduce myself, because I'm assuming that if you're reading this, you know me. If you don't, then here's what you get:

"Hey. I'm Angele."

And so it begins. :)