Author: Joyce M. Rose-Harris

Joyce M. Rose-Harris is an activist, blogger, video podcaster, and published poet. She has worked in the political and nonprofit sectors since 2017. Joyce launched PaisleyPerspective blog in 2011 to be a positive and insightful voice in the universe. She has poetry published in periodicals and anthologies. Joyce currently serves on the Board of The Watering Hole, which is dedicated to the growth of poets of color; and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In her spare time she enjoys cheering for her hometown Chicago sports teams especially Da Bears as well as the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team.

My Daddy

~~~ On May 23rd after a long life of almost 91 years my maternal grandmother departed this earthly realm. Having lost my mother in April this really impacted me. So I want everyone to know, slowly I am healing. But now on to the subject at hand. Today is Father’s Day here in the United […]

Angel Mom

~~~ Love lives forever; it’s energy spreads wide with wisp of wings, blowing breezes over me like mom’s kisses, warm happiness washes over my being. She is now light, like energy love’s power never fades. With a glance at her coat chair, or Bible I remember, hugs. Sense of humor lives too; playing hide and […]

From The Editor – Issue 9 Volume 1

~~~ As much as we might want to think we have control, we are always reminded that the world we live in is ever changing. On April 15, 2011 my mother breathed her last breath. Because of our strong relationship and daily communication, I realized after not hearing from her something was definitely wrong. Even […]

For Mommy…With Love

~~~ You gave me a childhood filled with joy and laughter. Silly giggles on somedays Monty Python on most Saturdays. Exploring the vastness of Chicago with super-transfers in hand on Sundays; we went everywhere discovering what the city held for mother and child. Early you taught me to seek knowledge by surprising the social worker […]

Looking Back

~~~ Upon moving out of my parents home in September of 1991, I became very appreciative of my mom’s sacrifices. During my childhood I never realized we were in a low-income demographic. As a child I never was deprived of basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. It was only later in adulthood did […]

Moving Back Home

~~~ Guess, I’ll move back home, Southeast where I came from. There were Jim Crow laws in my younger days and hatred keeping me down. Moved to New York to be free and dance at the Savoy. Went on to Baltimore for better pay, next stop Chicago for over forty years. This body and these […]

Three Generations

~~~ In the first article you read about the scrafices of my mom to ensure I had food, shelter, clothing, and an education. In the feature article you will get the idea of the bond that I shared with her. In addition to my bond with my mom, my own mother had a bond with […]

The Day My Mom Died

~~~ On April 15, 2011, my life forever changed; this is the day I became an orphan. It may seem odd to some for me to use the term orphan but it best describes how I feel. In researching the word, it defines a child (son or daughter) whose parents are decease. My father died […]

The Next Issue

First, I would like to thank those of you who have sent condolences. I am doing better with each day but I am still sometimes trying to grasp this new reality. My mother was dealing with some medical issues, however, there was nothing that could prepare me for her unexpected death. From inception May was […]

Temporary Suspension of Postings

On Friday, April 15th my mother unexpectedly passed. Because I was to raised to complete a task eventually April 16 – Issue 8 will be fully posted. I ask for your prayers during this time of grieving.