Category Archives: biracial
Race in America: My Reflections on “The Present Crisis”
Poetry is all I have to offer today when my country is in such turmoil. I write a lot about race unity, hoping to spread hope. Wherever there is a thought of hate, replace it with a thought of love. … Continue reading
The Black Woman’s Journey, a poem for Black History Month
The Black Woman’s Journey It’s a dangerous world out there Treat her like a queen Close ranks for protection Treat her like a queen You can’t carry her bags Even though she’s a queen She must tote the weary … Continue reading
Journey of the White Male
Journey of the White Male A white male said to me: “White male is all washed up. White male is all used up. White male blamed, his peak is past, chickens come home to roost at last. No moral high … Continue reading
Book excerpt from INTERMARRY, the novel that promises “The conversation on race has begun. Tread carefully.”
Fiona walked into the dark office and put her keys back in her purse. She was about to switch on the lights when a voice out of the darkness said, “Hello.” She nearly jumped out of her skin. “Jesus!” A … Continue reading
Rhea Harmsen’s novel INTERMARRY will be FREE on Amazon for 5 days starting Dec. 22, 2013
Rhea Harmsen’s new novel, premiered in november 2013 and is now entering a Free e-book promotion. From Dec 22, 2013 to Dec 26, 2013 readers can download the book from this site on Amazon.com. Happy reading!
Race in America – poetry we’re not ready to write
Race in America It’s at times like these you make me remember you’re white When you burst into the house demanding “who?” Who left “the trash” in the street! “What trash?” I ask. But I already know. I just want … Continue reading
Joy DeGruy in Cracking the Codes: Understanding the System
MY FRIENDS CAN READ IT FOR FREE. (Excerpt #4 from The Harvest of Reason). John was strictly businesslike later in the afternoon when he came to borrow Maddie’s notes. She was sitting at her desk… READ MORE
(if you’re here for the first time look at the previous excerpts in earlier posts) John was strictly businesslike later in the afternoon when he came to borrow Maddie’s notes. She was sitting at her desk and had to look … Continue reading
MY FRIENDS CAN READ IT FOR FREE. (#3 from The Harvest of Reason). Although forewarned, John was unprepared for his first meeting with the goddess. As he opened the door to Dr. Gates’ graduate student office READ MORE…
Although forewarned, John was unprepared for his first meeting with the goddess. As he opened the door to Dr. Gates’ graduate student office, he was confronted with the back of a laughing woman reaching her hand out for the doorknob. … Continue reading