Mimi Speaks: April 2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

A Writer's Niche and Chit-Chat Over Coffee (3)

THE WRITER'S NICHE

PUBLISHED ARTICLES BY MIRIAM B. MEDINA

ARTICLES ON WRITING

Thinking Outside of The Box: A Writer's Point of View
How To Escape The Dreadful Writer's Block
How To Unclutter Your Mess: Getting Organized Will Help Your Writing
Writer's Dilemma: Using the Trash Can Versus Recycling Your Writing

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America, Our America

American Politics and the Second Coming of the Tea Party Part I (1)

American Politics and the Second Coming of the Tea Party Part 2 (a) (b)

Are You A Facebookaholic?

Communications and the Cell Phone Addiction Part I (a) (b)

Communications and the Cell Phone Addiction Part II (c) (d)

Crusin' The 50s In a Volatile East Harlem (1) (2) (3)

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Don't Be A Slave To Habit-Part I
Don't Be A Slave To Habit-Part II

East Harlem, New York: Microcosm of the Melting Pot (1) (2) (3)

Excuse Me, Are You Visiting or Have You Moved In? The Freeloader Nightmare (1) (2) (3)

For the Woman Who is pleasantly plump: There is hope for Romance

Hello World: Gay Pride versus The Closet (1) (2) (3)

Honey Forget the Kids, Who Shrunk the Dollar? Part I

Honey Forget the Kids, Who Shrunk The Dollar? Part II
How to Hid Your Mess Quickly When You're Being Invaded by Unexpected Company

New York, New York-Undeniably One Helluva Town! (1) (2) (3)

Requiem for a Videography Business
Romancing the Age: A Sexual Revolution (1) (2)

Struggle for Freedom: The Impact of Women's Movements in the United States Part I (a) (b)

Struggle for Freedom: The Impact of Women's Movements in the United States Part II (a) (b) (c)

Struggle for Freedom: The Impact of Women's Movements in the United States Part III (a) (b)

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The Benefits of Integrating Music in the Classroom

The Human Connection, Part I: A Positive Approach Toward a Happier Existence (1) (2) (3)

The Human Connection, Part II: A Positive Outlook on Life (1) (2) (3)

The Plight of Winter Wonderland Part I (a) (b) (c)

The Plight of Winter Wonderland Part II (a) (b)

Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Goes the Merry-Go-Round of the Clock (1) (2) (3)

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Welcome To the Sad Sack Whiner's Hall of Fame: Part I of 2
Welcome To the Sad Sack Whiner's Hall of Fame: Part 2 of 2

Why Do All Good Things Come to An End? By Miriam B. Medina (1) (2) (3) (4)
When You Love a Child get Involved (1)

POETRY

Saying It Poetically-Introduction

Saying It Poetically-Index of Poems

SHORT STORY

Boobala Darling Wins A Cruise
The Sicilian Artist Follows His Dream
The Shirley Temple Con Man
The Breaking Point
The Unforgettable Dinner Party

A Writer's Niche and Chit-Chat Over Coffee (2)

CHIT-CHAT OVER COFFEE

Topic: NYC Tenement Living (1)

Topic: A New Yawker Tawks (2)

Topic: Italian Slang, words and phrases. (4)

Topic: Foreign Immigration and Tenement Living (5)

Topic: Take Me To The Fair

Topic: From Brooklyn To Chicago: Al Capone

Topic: A Creed To Live By
Topic: Monk Eastman
Topic: History of Education in NYC
Topic: The Gold Rush
Topic: The Dr. Harvey Burdell Murder Case
Topic: The Erie Canal
Topic: My Trip To Ellis Island Photo Gallery
Topic: Honoring an Italian Tradition: The East Harlem Giglio di Sant' Antonio Feast

Topic: The Third Avenue El (Manhattan, New York)
Topic: Spanish Harlem
Topic: The Teapot Dome Scandal 1920s
Topic: Harlem: Historic Heart of Black New York Topic: The Automobile Craze Has Finally Come To New York

Topic: That Extra Touch

Topic: History, Is My Passion
Topic: Volunteering and Being Appreciative
Topic: Human Warmth the Best Physical Communication. See An inspiring Music/Video

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A Writer's Niche and Chit-Chat Over Coffee (1)

WRITER AT WORK DO NOT DISTURB UNLESS YOU HAVE A HOT STEAMING CUP OF STARBUCKS COFFEE OR A PUBLISHING CONTRACT.

GOT WRITER'S BLOCK, OR NEED TO MEET A DEADLINE, HERE'S SOME
BACKGROUND MUSIC TO RELAX YOU AND PUT YOU IN THE MOOD TO WRITE.

WRITER QUOTES

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Quarrel-A Poem

By Miriam Medina

We've all had relationships that didn't work out with people who hurt us more than they helped us. You know the type of person, arrogant, selfish, always putting you down to make themselves feel better. Who needs that in their life? Sometimes, it's just better to move on from such a relationship, because it will do some damage to you over time. Sadly, not every relationship is healthy. This poem is for all of you who have been trapped or who are trapped in a relationship that just isn't any good for you.

You dare to call me a fool?
Is this what you think I am?
It's your opinion, not mine
I don't really give a damn.

I am, who I am, I've never wanted to be someone else, but me
So why shouldn't I become what I've always desired to be?
You say I lack confidence, I'll never amount to much,
You talk as if you know, but then how could you,
When you're blinded to the reality of such?

I can't believe you find pleasure in putting me down
Your painful words pierce my heart, make my head spin round and round.
Senseless and demeaning, that's what your words are
Can't you see, you're killing our friendship, because you've gone too far.

Are you so filled with envy and rage, that you easily snap?
Words cannot be erased, I don't need your verbal slaps.
Quarrels, quarrels, we never seem to agree,
All the things you once despised, you've now become, can't you see?
Why would you take your problems out on me.

Sometimes you'll insist you're right, then I'll have to prove you wrong.
Why must we always end up in a nasty fight, sick of the same old song.
Control is your driving force, and it's suffocating me.
I, and only I, am responsible for my own destiny.

Your need to compete against me when everyone's around,
Don't you realize how foolish you look, much like a silly clown.
Supercilious, yes, that's what you are, the author of your scorn,
You spend your day bragging, tooting your own cheap horn.
Now, it's sad to say but true, our friendship I must mourn.

With all that noise you make, what have you achieved so far?
Stop trumpeting your importance, when I know who you really are.
How dare you look down on me, with your smug, moralistic airs,
When you never seem interested, or even, honestly, to care.

The big difference between us is, I'm a doer, not a talker like you.
I believe in my dreams, and you know what, I'll work to make them come true.
So don't be too quick to judge, until the facts are all clear in your head.
Quit berating me and talking yourself up, just so that your ego is fed.
Stop putting me down, and take the time to look at yourself instead.

I'm no fool! It's you that's the fool, and you don't even know why.
If we continue the way we're going, our arguments will intensify,
I'm not your mistakes, and I can't live up to your expectations
I'm not your disappointments, and I'm tired of giving you explanations.

Now, its sad to say, hope you understand, but it has come to this,
There's just no further need, for this friendship to exist.
I'm ending it now, for the good of us both, so I can put my mind at ease,
Because having a so-called friend like you, who needs enemies?
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Miriam B. Medina loves nothing more than sharing what she learns, creates, thinks about and writes with everyone she can. So be sure to check out all of Miriam's other poems at http://mimispeaks.blogspot.com/2012/07/saying-it-poetically.html
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I must warn you that Miriam B. Medina loves to write. So find yourself a comfortable chair, get a glass of wine or a hot cup of coffee and you're all set to take an informative, enjoyable trip with her. Happy reading.
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