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Angela Edgar
- NW London, London and South East, UK
- Last Login: 11/15/2009
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About me:
Buy your copied of INSPIRED right here... right now! Thanks for your support.
Your first impression of me, may be that I’m a little quiet, reserved, calm and reflective... Though you might very well be surprised when you get to know me, then read some of the things I’ve written and realise I’m not so quiet after all!
I love my 2 cats - Misty & Tigger, they surprise me with their daily antics and eccentricities. I am hard-working, creative and dedicated, as well as being a bit of a single-minded, multi-tasking perfectionist! (LOL)
Through many personal tribulations not limited to an employment sabbatical during most of ’07, I am not the same person I was back then... But I am all the more stronger for the trials I have experienced since.
As we approach the end of 2009, it’s hard to believe it has been 3 years since I started writing poetry again after a 6yr break. I’m often asked - why did I stop writing? But I guess what it really came down to was one of those things happened…
‘Life Happened.’
As always, I thank God first for this gift with words he has bestowed upon me and for the many muses He has sent to show me the right way. I now see a realm of infinite possibilities and opportunities available to me and hope to help inspire others to see and achieve their dreams, as I work hard for mine.
My heart-felt Thank You’s go out to my INSPIRED (& THE PEOPLES LOUNGE) Family – my close friends and supporters who’ve always believed in me when sometimes I didn’t believe in myself (you know who you are too!). These special people who have helped me grow into what I am becoming now and of course to the new friends destined to cross my path in the future. (Are you going to be one of them?)
Just remember... FAITH makes all things possible. HOPE makes all things work and LOVE makes all things beautiful. May you have all of these as you continue your journey in life.
Every year I’m keeping it moving and taking it to the next level!
Starting with…
…The fact I am currently writing book # 2 “CINNAMON & SIN” …
… “INSPIRED” - MY FIRST BOOK OF POETRY has been out since Feb 2008 and if you buy direct from me via paypal, you will receive signed and dedicated copy!!!
...I have the honour of a Reading on Roots 95.4FM (www.ukrootsfm.com) every Thursday with General, Bassa, DJ Flass, Mr Clarke (aka Bryan Bailey) & Ron D’Guru 8-10pm (3-5pm EST) since June '08. Listen in because we’ll always have something hot and topical for you! We are worldwide online!
…Feel free to browse my poems in my blog and if you like what you read, tell me what you think as feedback is always welcome…
…Who I’m writing collaborations with…
…Where and when I’m next performing live…
…When I was in the USA recently for President Obama’s Inauguration ceremony in January, I stopped by to perform in the Open Room at New York’s famous and fabulous Nuyoricans Poets Café, it was a truly humbling and exhilarating experience.
…AND THE BIGGIE…well a few actually!...
…Taking you back to April 2008… in celebration of National Poetry Month, I had an idea to create and host the April Write mass writing collaboration on 2 websites - MySpace & The Peoples Lounge. The TPL April Write will be published this year with a portion of the proceeds going to a worthy charity with the MS April Write following not too far behind…
…I’d love to hear from you so don’t hesitate to send me a quick message on MySpace.
…Get involved and support a fabulous group called "WE DECLARE PEACE ON THE STREETS" (Sponsored by The Prince's Trust) WeDeclarePeace@hotmail.co.uk - email them to find out details of their project and children's workshop, or check my blog for more info. These are some really great people doing great things for the local Community! Their ‘09 Workshop details coming soon…
…And… wait for it… In Feb 2009 I became a contributing UK Editor to Teen Caribbean Magazine (formerly known as SKOOP) www.teencaribbean.com so get in touch if you have something you’d like to share - news, educational and community events, celeb gossip etc.
Send your email to
A.Edgar@TeenCaribbean.com
or send books, music or community events for review to: PO Box 877, Harrow, Middlesex. HA3 3GH. UK.
Myspace Layouts - Myspace Editor - Image Hosting
Listen to a few poems I’ve recorded and consider adding that page too.
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Below is a poem from my second book of poetry “CINNAMON & SIN”.
It is also winner of the Mad Jock Poem of the Week 21.
http://www.madjockpublishers.com/Poem-of-the-Week-Archive-page
“HUG”
All he ever wanted was a hug
Just some form of affection to show he was loved
All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe that would’ve stopped him from becoming a thug
All he ever wanted was a hug
So he could know his father really did care
All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe he wouldn’t have got caught up in a gang life snare
All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe that would have told him someone was there
When his father died
His anger took hold
Made him so fierce
Made him act so bold
Hitting out at the nearest person
Damaging the nearest thing
Blind rage and no consequence
Like boxing invisible enemies in an empty ring
Made him hunger for a different life
All he ever wanted was a hug
All he wanted to do was live without strife
A downward spiral, a trip to hell
Unless someone can step in
Tell him, ‘Trust me and all will be well.’
But why did it take him going to jail
Whilst inside to meet victims of crime
To learn that his actions have consequences
That taking a life means losing yours doing time.
But it took a victim to show him
All he ever needed was a hug
He got that from a stranger
Who showed him there is such a thing as love.
If such a simple act of compassion
Is all it can take…
Then let’s talk and let me give you a hug
See what a difference, together we can make.
© 15th July 2008 – 10:59am Written by Angela Edgar
All Rights Reserved. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.
In 2008 I've performed at...
Live Mic @ The Marie Lloyd Bar in Hackney Sat 23rd Feb
Farragos Spring Slam @ The Rada Foyer Bar Thurs 6th March
Esoteric @ Mau Mau Sunday 1st June
Live Mic @ The Marie Lloyd Bar in Hackney Sat 7th June
Esoteric @ Mau Mau Wednesday 27th August
In 2009, I've read at...
Descendants 15 Year Reunion @ The Priory Community Centre Fri 20th Feb
Work Directions Empowerment Day @ The Granville Centre Thurs 23rd April
On Sunday June 7th from 7pm... Catch me performing at the last Outspoken event (until their September 09 relaunch)
I am also available for spoken word performances, so please send an enquiry email to: poetry@angee.co.uk
Who I'd like to meet:
People like me!
Honest, open, like-minded people because I love a bit of a chit chat when I'm not writing or watching movies or working the Day J.O.B.
I like people who are not easily offended (I’ve written a few racy poems that might get you a little hot under the collar) and those who like to have a really good laugh and love music, TV, Film and reading as much as I do.
Should you choose to send me a friend request after a visit, please think about sending me a short message too as I’d like to know that there is more to you than an anonymous friend request. I’d like to know there are ‘real people’ behind the pictures and fancy profiles with depth and character.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoyed your visit and feel welcomed whatever you choose to do.
Join me on the People's Lounge, where my TPL April Write anthology in celebration of National Poetry Month this year will be published.
View my page on The People's Lounge
Visit The People's Lounge
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Rols
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The MySpace Poet Society
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Future
Future Poet
Interests
General
Reading… alot.
Writing…a lot more than ever before!
Getting to meet & know creative and kindred souls like you reading this.
Listening to and appreciating all sorts of music.
Music
Hip Hop, R'n'B, Old Skool 80-90's Soul, Rare Groove, Neo Soul, Jazz and Blues, a bit of Reggae & Bashie, Funky House & Garage & Drum ‘n’ Bass.
My NeoSoul is soothed after a hard day by the likes of April Hill, Ledisi, Lemar, Lina, Amel Larrieux, Kim Hill, Jon B, Dwele, Joss Stone, Raheem Devaughn, Chrisette Michelle, Jazzmine Sullivan, Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Hudson, Etana, Queen Ifrika to name but a few (of very very MANY!)
I'm inspired by the upcoming and established talent out there doing their thing and making a difference... Like my girl Obenewa & my boy Zalon and of course my old mates Ty & Bunny and the many others making their artistic presence felt.
THIS YEAR IS OUR YEAR!
TIME TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Movies
I LOVE my movies and I am a LoveFiLM addict.
If you ask me about a film, chances are I have probably watched it, know of it or it is on my list to see. I like most genres though my favourites tend to be Horror, Sci-Fi, Chick-Flicks, Comedies, Foreign language and Children’s film and Animation.
I have loads of favorites (depending on my mood) but I won’t bore you to list them all… it would be a very LONG list. Instead I’ll list the last few I’ve seen and those I plan to see soon and update it regularly.
What I’ve seen recently…
Eagle Eye, Babylon A.D. (Vin Diesel - let me meet him in my lifetime swoon...lol), The Chronicles of Narnia 2: Prince Caspian, The Dark Knight, Tropic Thunder, How She Move, Max Payne, The Day The Earth Stood Still, Transporter 3, Death Race, Whisper, Twilight.
Moving swiftly onto what I’d like to see next…
Notorious, Watchmen, Transformers 2, Bolt, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, The Hip Hop Project, The Condemned, Hatchet, Tyler Perry’s - Why Did I Get Married? & Meet The Browns, No Country For Old Men, Juno, Signal, Possession, Mama I Want To Sing! (Ciara & Patti LaBelle), RocknRolla (Idris Elba), Blindness, Quarantine, Soul Men (Samuel L Jackson & Bernie Mac), Righteous Kill (De Niro & Pacino),..
Television
Now TV is another of my loves when I’m not doing other stuff.
My faves I tend to rent/buy them on dvd after the shows have finished airing just to watch them all over again - Angel, Buffy, The Dead Zone, Tru Calling, Charmed, CSI (Vegas, Miami, New York), Law & Order (L&O, SVU, CI), NCIS, The Shield, Prison Break, Stargate SG1 & Atlantis, Carnivale, Lost, Bones, Invasion, Surface, Andromeda, Mutant X, Millennium, Alias.
True Blood, Smallville, Supernatural, Being Human, Everybody Hates Chris, Baby Father, The O.C., Desperate Housewives, Hustle, Wonder Woman, Grey's Anatomy, Point Pleasant, The Lone Gunmen, The X-Files, Dark Angel, Sleeper Cell, The Evidence, Over There, Threshold, The 4400, Sugar Rush, Hex, Totally Frank, Synchronicity, The Vicar of Dibley, The Unit, Nip/Tuck, Brotherhood, E-Ring, Torchwood, Ugly Betty, Pain-Killer Jane, Daybreak, Heroes, Jekyll, Dr Who (new ones), Deadwood, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Bionic Woman, Gossip Girl, Numbers.
Books
I recently discovered a whole host of books penned by Zane and Iyanla Vanzant and I love the classics by Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison.
Generally I'll read anything autobiographical, poetical, inspirational and self-help as well as sci-fi, horror, fantasy and paranormal romance.
‘Dark Hunter’ & ‘Dream Hunter’ Series (21 titles) - Sherrilyn Kenyon
‘The Otherworld Series’ (8 titles & various online novellas) - Kelley Armstrong
‘The Rachel Morgan, Bounty Hunter’ Series (6 titles) - Kim Harrison
‘Vampire Chronicles’ (12 titles) & ‘Demonata’ Series (6 titles) - Darren Shan
‘ Harper Connelly’ Series (2 titles) & ‘Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mysteries’ (6 titles) - Charlaine Harris, which is now an amazing TV series called ‘True Blood’, starring Anna Pacquin (X-Men).
Books that should be on your hotlist to read in 2009…
‘A Different Perspective’ and ‘New Beginnings On The Endz’, by my best friend Donna Parkinson and another very talented writer
‘Whispers Of Real Desire Shared’ by Future Poet.
Some of my other favourites are:
Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Twilight’ Saga (4 titles). I can’t wait to see the rest of the books in film.
‘Cybill Disobedience’ - Cybill Shepherd
‘The Almond’ – Nedjma
‘Slave’ - Mende Nazir
‘A Piece of Cake’ - Cupcake Brown
‘Thieves’ Paradise’ - Eric Jerome Dickey
‘The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time’ - Mark Haddon
‘Seduced’ - Nelson George
‘Queen of The Slayers’ - Nancy Holder
‘Confessions of a Video Vixen’ - Karrine Stephen and
‘Love Is the Beautiful Black Woman’ by my friend and mentor, Vernon J Davis Jnr
Heroes
My Parents - who are both celebrating their 70th Birthday's this year! & My wonderfully amazing Sister !
We've been through so much over the last few years and we’ve still come out TOGETHER as a family on the other side.
God for keeping us going when we thought it impossible.
Networking
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I'm just starting out, so let's see what happens next...
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I'll eventually finish one of those 6 half-done novellas and start that children's story I've been dreaming of and when I do I'll be looking for someone to illustrate it, so please do get in touch.
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I'm a contributing Editor for the UK at www.TeenCaribbean.com email a.edgar@teencaribbean.com
Details
- Status: In a Relationship
- Here for: Networking, Friends
- Hometown: NW London
- Orientation: Straight
- Body type: More to love!
- Ethnicity: Black / African descent
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Children: Someday
- Education: College graduate
- Occupation: Poet :-)) / Market Researcher
Comments
Nov 28 2009 5:30 PM
You better not cry
You better be very naughty & sexy
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
And checking it twice
Gonna find out Who's very naughty & sexy
Santa Claus is coming to town
He knows you when you're making love
He knows when you're not making love
He knows if you've been very sexy or not
So be very sexy for goodness sake!
O! You better watch out!
You better not cry
You better be very naughty & sexy
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Nov 27 2009 3:53 PM
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This Holiday and Everyday!
Nov 25 2009 9:51 PM
Alikee
Nov 24 2009 10:52 PM
Week ahead my precious friend. Please take care, Please be safe,
May God bless you.
KINGDOM OF HAWAII, INDEPENDENT AND SOVEREIGN!!!!!
Kingdom of Hawaii
land of my birth
You are filled with wondrous beauty
With mountaintops and green slopes
Gentle breezes and perfume of flowers
A pearl, a pearl of the sea,
Is my beloved Kingdom of Hawaii.
Sovereign nation of Hawaii,
Famed throughout the world,
There is no other to compare with thee.
Proud am I to sing of my
Beloved Kingdom of Hawaii.
O Hawaii, O sands of my birth
My native home taken away
I rejoice in the blessings of heaven
O Hawaii, will someday be free
once again Living a sovereign land
What's been taken must be returned
Living in a sovereign land
Your loving people of Hawaii
The holy light from above
O Hawaii independent and free
God protects you
Your beloved Nation
Your beloved ridges
Your ever glistening streams
Your beloved Kingdom of Hawaii
Nov 24 2009 1:24 PM
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Nov 21 2009 11:12 AM
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Elva "Precious Love" Thompson, author of A Mother's Cry
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
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EDUTAINING FLAVA’S SPEAK YA PIECE POETRY SHOWCASE PT.27
Poets, MC's and lovers of the arts, come one come all to the showcase that allows all of us to share, spit, network and converse with one another on a global platform for the world to hear! Make sure to keep updated about this segment for possible special invited guests who may pop in. We've had artists from Monte Smith, Taalam Acey, Max Parthas, Shanelle Gabriel, D-Black, Rock WILK, Mahogany Browne, Georgia Me, Eryk Moore & others bless the mic for our speak ya piece and artist spotlight segments! So you never know who you may hear from.
It all goes down this Saturday November 7th 2009 online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agsupreme and the number to call the show is (646) 716-8850. If you’ve never been to or heard one of our shows before be sure to check out our page, and register and create a profile on the website. It’s fast, easy and free, plus you’ll then be able to talk in the chat room with the other guests and listeners. Be sure to spread the word, bring a friend and a poem or two we can’t wait to hear from you!
Peace,
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