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August 26, 2015

Something New: Embracing Change – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: Primarily, I would like to thank Lisa for giving me the keys to the house. It’s nice and cozy in here and you all look great! While I tend to be long winded, I have been given a copy of the house rules, so I’ll be brief. Lisa asked… Continue reading

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July 14, 2015

10-four word sentences

about Love… “Love is all Language” “Change begins with Love” “To Love is Law” “Love others like yourself” “Love life like air” “Breathe Love like lovers “Taste Love with heart” “Feel Love with soul” “Treasure Love above money” Give Love like currency” Continue reading

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June 24, 2015

What Kind of Writer Are You?

Freedom Writer I like to write books that challenge people to think beyond what they know (think) exists; releasing people from the limited ways in which we tend to think and feel. So I strive to produce content that is thought provoking and cultivates the mind. My goal is to free the minds of all… Continue reading

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April 29, 2015

#Ronovan #Writes #BeWoW Prompt – Family

Welcome back to another episode of Ronovan Writes Be Wonderful on Wednesday. As I thought about this prompt, I was led to an older post of mine. As I read it, I could not help but see the family connection. I decided then to incorporate portions of that post into this week’s prompt because it… Continue reading

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April 10, 2015

Wk 2: Love Poems Challenge: A Love Like Music

Welcome back everyone for another week of Looooveee with Lisa Tetting’s Love Poem Challenge brought to you every Friday. This one is a re-post, an oldie but goodie. Enjoy. A Love Like Music… the instant birth of calm and racing anxiety slowed, and slick, and subtle like splashes of sunlight chipping at our faces warm… Continue reading

Poetry

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April 3, 2015

Love Poems Challenge – The First Time

Ok ok.. I’ll take part in the challenge, you pulled my arm :). So, my first poem for Lisa’s Love Poem Challenge for National Poetry Month is the audio version of a poem I posted here awhile back called “The First Time”. Dedicated to my husband, I only posted part of it. This is the… Continue reading

Poetry

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February 4, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Igbo Proverb

Today’s Writer’s Quote Wednesday, as part of Silver Threading’s weekly cup of inspiration, is from an Igbo Proverb: “No one gets a mouthful of food by picking between another person’s teeth.” – Igbo Proverb There is such powerful symbolism here: Food is what we give the body for energy and nutrients. Food is the substance… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.