Tag Archives: New York City

Searching By Roy Ayers

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

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 →

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‘Haiku And Happiness’

Posted on April 12, 2017 by

‘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 →

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“Beauty is not caused. It is.” -Emily Dickinson

Posted on December 27, 2015 by

  “Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.”  -Edgar Allen Poe All photos were taken with my Blackberry Q10 Smartphone. Photo Credit: Samara Marie Douglas I went for a long walk in … Continue reading →

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Roy Ayers Live at the Brewhouse Theater in 1992

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

Roy Ayers will be performing live at SOB’s in New York City on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 SOB’s 204 Varick Street New York, New York 10014 212-243-4940 http://www.sobs.com Twitter: @SOBs Video Uploaded to You Tube by Inspetor Montrachet on Jan. … Continue reading →

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The Magic of the Night

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

Inspiration to Write Comes in All Forms Porto Bello Restaurant on Friday, October 25, 2013 9 pm 6 Individuals ‘The Magic of the Night’ Funny how magic happens, when nightfall engulfs the sky. Six sophistocated souls become one, before the … Continue reading →

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‘Strong Hold’

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

‘Strong Hold’ Strong hold. Since I’ve returned to you, You’ve held me forever in your arms. Strong hold. I’m lost in your embrace. Lost in your love. Lost, but I see the light. I see the happiness that only you … Continue reading →

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Harlem Is My Home And My Love

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

All images seen in this post were found on Google Images. Copyright ©  2012  samaramarie.com All Rights Reserved

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April 4th at 40 Years (The Birthday Poem)

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Earlier today, I took a stroll through my old neighborhood, and it felt so good. It seemed like everywhere I went, there were friendly hellos and smiles. Today is April 4, 2012…my 40th birthday, and I was surrounded by love. … Continue reading →

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Beautiful

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

 ‘ Beautiful ‘ Such a beautiful sight I see, When I stare at a photograph. A story told without words, That lets me use my imagination To interpret what I see. A brilliant little thing you are. You let me exercise … Continue reading →

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Yawning Way Too Much

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

                                                                                Photo Credit: Google Images      I’ve grown sick and tired of Los Angeles…again, and I realize that moving back here was a huge mistake.  Back in 2002, I had this choking feeling that wouldn’t go away, and I … Continue reading →

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