This section displays photographs that I have taken and some that I just find appealing and thought provoking.  You can check out the categories section located on the right side of the page to choose which types of pictures you would like to view. Click on the post titles to leave comments!

Within Her Eyes

September 3, 2010
Within Her Eyes

 

on a continent far away

a child is awakened by the sound of his stomach’s growl

and in a place unknown

a mother struggles to raise her child

somewhere someone’s son lies dead

and a father walks away from his responsibilities

and a young woman sells her body

‘cause she feels she has no other possibilities

somewhere not too far away

a child’s innocence is taken by a pedophile

and in a nearby neighborhood

an innocent young man waits to stand trial

and somewhere a girl just like me

cries herself to sleep

and all over heaven

the angels still weep


*I do not own this picture.  Artist unknown*

 

 

Posted by Jasmine Callender. Posted In : Image Poetry 

 

A Woman's Work

September 3, 2010
A Woman's Work

I am trying to move forward

But the past is pulling at my heels

I am constantly suffering

Feeling things I shouldn’t have to feel

I am carrying a load

That wasn’t meant for me

I am taking on the burden

Of this entire family

And still I must be fragile

 Though my strength is what pulls me through

I am suppose to be submissive

So you can feel comfortable being you

I am the giver of life

But the receiver of all pain

I sacrifice all to prove my love

And still my love is taken in vain

 Both mother and father

Protector and friend

Hoping for a change

But a woman’s burden never ends

*Photograph by Kevin A. Williams*

Posted by Jasmine Callender. Posted In : Image Poetry 

 

Beauty Norms

September 13, 2009
Beauty Norms


This photograph is featured on my home page.  It is striking to me because it creatively shows how even at a young age, people strive to meet the standards of what society says is beautiful. 

*I do not own this photograph. Photographer unknown.

Posted by Jasmine Callender. Posted In : Poetic Photographs 

 

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