Divine Teachings


~~~ She speaks to us Sunday mornings with care; not here without experiencing despair and strife. Anointed to teach us and share God’s words about eternal life. She blesses us with truth and reality; reminds us of her past filled with meanness and fights. Yet today she holds her head high with dignity; her teaching […]

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Purple Yoda


~~~ “Dearly belov`ed, We are gathered here today To get through this thing called life. Electric word life, It means forever and that’s a mighty long time. But I’m here to tell you that  there’s something else — The  afterworld.” – Purple Rain Script This blog post is in essence the second part of “Blessed […]

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From The Editor – Issue 7 Volume 1


~~~ In Christianity regardless of denomination, one of the holiest days is Easter Sunday.  Easter and the time leading up to this holy day celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The birth but most of all the death and resurrection are the foundation of the Christian faith.  In addition to the religious association the idea […]

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A Haiku


~~~ Walking blind-folded down rocky mountain roads, guide me home; I believe.   by: Joyce Rose-Harris © 2011 ~~~  

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Blessed Before…Blessed After


~~~ Since the creation of PaisleyPerspective, I mentioned in prior posts that I was unemployed due to a reduction in force.  I am happy to say that I am now employed using my 20 plus years of professional experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.  All the areas that I have worked and all […]

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2005 Wimbledon


~~~ On her tennis racket ride all those little brown girls, who don’t know a grass covered world.  By chance they sit and see their mirror image on TV.   Long and lean stretching to hit yellow ball beyond her opponents reach; she runs and makes each shot seem so easy.   Believe me it […]

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Completion


~~~ Seventh generation you returned as promised warrior woman given the duty to heal.   Returned for the next seven generations birthed from ravaged wombs.   You brought tranquility with hugs peaceful food to heal minds and spirits.   Standing strong as your shoulders hold the weight of seven pasts.   Doing your duty so […]

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They Real Cool


~~~ Anyone who truly knows me, knows that I have to major passions.  Poetry and politics are two of the things in my life other than God and family for which I live and breath.  My beloved sorority Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated founded in 1913 by 22 visionary college students is where I filter […]

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My Shero


~~~ In February I wrote a blog about my parents, who created my foundation of love.  This month, I have decided to give my mom some spotlight.  I could save this for May but my mom or mommy as I still call her is my shero.  She is in large part the reason I am […]

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