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Searching By Roy Ayers
In honor of Roy Ayers performing at The Blue Note jazz club on April 10th-11th in New York City, I’m sharing one of my favorite songs by Roy Ayers: ‘Searching.’ I’m excited to watch him perform live. © 2018 samaramarie.com … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged 1976, Album, Blue Note, Blue Note Jazz Club, Jazz, Jazz Club, Manhattan, Music, New York City, NYC, Polydor Records, R&B, Roy Ayers, Soul, Ubiquity, Vibrations
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I Thank God I Learned To Dance So Well In The Rain
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene And dance I did. As my 46th bornday approaches on April 4th, I’ve been reflecting on my life’s journey. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged Abuse, Birthday, Children, Courage, Emotions, Family, Fear, Happiness, Heartache, Heartbreak, Life, Love, Pain, Perseverance, Reflection, Self Love, Self Reflection, Strength, Writing
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Love Believes In Me
When darkness burries the sun, And the world is heavy upon soft shoulders, Heavy is the load that is carried, And despair is the emotion that is felt. One can become blinded by the unknown, And stricken down by fear. … Continue reading
Happy New Year
May the new year bring endless possibilities, positive change for the better, hope, and love for all. © 2017 samaramarie.com All Rights Reserved
Posted in Photography
Tagged 2018, California, Change, Happy New Year, Hope, Love, Photography, Positivity, Possibilities
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Don’t know Time’s timeline. Don’t know where Time hides. And Mercy is nowhere. Out of sight, out of mind. Death’s touch is not selective. Hearts break and bleed, Without restoration. What’s the point, When Heartache becomes the norm? © 2017 … Continue reading
Never Imagined I’d See Yesterday Through Tomorrow’s Eyes
Never imagined I’d see yesterday through tomorrow’s eyes. Hope now blinded once again by the truth, Of an uncertainty in life that is all too real. Living in a world full of broken hearts, promises, and paths. Where is my … Continue reading
Memories: Wash It All Away And Believe
The following post was originally published on February 25, 2011, based on a poem that I wrote on June 30, 2009. It serves as a reminder for me, from time to time. Today is Friday, February 25, 2011 at 5:00 … Continue reading
Going Insane When The World Is Too Much
Social media and going live on it gives some people the nerve to cowardly disregard the value of life. I’m sick to my stomach at the fact that someone’s murder is something that’s just tossed around on social media without … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Writing
Tagged Death, Emotions, Family, Feelings, Life, Murder, Pain, Poetry, Resurrection Sunday, Robert Godwin Sr., Social Media, Society, Writing
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John Coltrane and Austin Peralta: ‘Naima’
Enjoy… John Coltrane: ‘Naima’ Video Posted To You Tube By Music Legends Book On April 26, 2016 Austin Peralta: ‘Naima’ Video Posted To You Tube By bernarddasmoove81 On February 6, 2014 Copyright © 2017 samaramarie.com All Rights Reserved
Posted in Music
Tagged Austin Peralta, Jazz, John Coltrane, Muiscal Genius, Music, Naima, Piano, Rest In Peace, Saxophone
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‘Haiku And Happiness’
‘Haiku And Happiness’ Upon daylight’s end, Enter night’s heavenly shade. Bliss be upon me. I’ve always been mesmerized by the beauty of the night. It’s beautiful, dark hue, with stars that I can wish upon. Heaven’s eyes that … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Poetry, Writing
Tagged Alone, Beauty, Chance, Day, Daylight, Dreams, Gavin Christopher, Haiku, Happiness, Heaven, Herbie Hancock, Hope, Jazz, Journey, Life, Los Angeles, Music, New York City, Nighfall, Night, Opportunity, Peace, Poetry, Relocation, Self, Self Love, Self Pride, Serenity, Stars, Travel
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