Our Cra-Z-Dreams feature poem for March was written by a student in our Word Warriors Creative Expressions youth group and workshop. The class teaches youth how to use their inner creativity to inspire others, express themselves, and sort through their thoughts and emotions for better understanding and decision making. Great job Shaylen! Keep writing because you truly have a gift!
Falling In Love It hit me with a surge of energy that immediately consumed me. It was a sure thing… a can’t miss, money in the bank idea. The idea was so genius I was baffled that I hadn’t thought of it sooner. Why hadn’t it come to me before? How come no one has thought of this yet? Wait…
Full of adrenaline, I paced the room with a nervous energy that wouldn’t go away. I tried sitting down, but then instead of pacing I began wringing my hands and rubbing my arms and legs. My body seemed confused… searching for a movement, any type of movement, that would release the energy I was carrying. My mind was spinning, and I’m sure at some point my lips actually moved, mumbling in an attempt to process the flood of thoughts swirling through my brain. It started with one thing I was worried about, then snowballed forward into a torrent of unpleasant thoughts that consumed me with fear and worry. The restlessness extended into the night and I could hardly sleep. For some reason I just couldn’t relax. This might sound quite familiar to anyone who has battled anxiety.
The things that hold our children back in life sometimes start long before birth. Vision Decisions Thomas loved coming to the community center. For him, like many others, it was a home away from home… a place where he could come and, for a while, be free of all the worries and dangers of living … Continue reading Generational Curses: Creating a Better Life for Our Kids
We’ve all had them. Their aim is true, and their timing is perfect. To say you haven’t had one is to say you haven’t dreamed. They can go by many names…
Cra-Z-Dreams Inspired 