Maricel Jiménez Peña's Blog, page 11
September 8, 2015
This Place
Here I am In that place Where words flow like rainwater A mighty calm that soothes the fierceness Stone carved by ceaseless drops There’s a sigh in the distance It breathes memories And kindles old feelings Sometimes peaceful Sometimes sad … Continue reading →
August 30, 2015
Sunday Morning Gift
As some of you might know, I’m very fond of nature. In particular, I really like mushrooms. I think they look like tiny fairy umbrellas. This morning, nature blessed me with these that I share now with you.(All pics by … Continue reading →
August 7, 2015
08/07/2015
Lo extraño Lo extraño con dulzura Veo su transformación y me sorprende ¡Qué rápido! Ahora me mira diferente Siento que hay algo de sabiduría Cosas que puede ver Y me aconseja Me extiende la mano y no tengo … Continue reading →
August 6, 2015
Why Being Pro-Choice Means Being Pro-Life
Well today I read an article about abortion rights. It seems that it’s still a rather controversial issue and so I’ve decided to speak my mind about it. The argument against abortion is always about the lives of the children … Continue reading →
August 5, 2015
2014-07-01 – Because I feel
Because I feel… And sometimes the feelings get A little intense Sometimes they overwhelm me Shadowing the light Darkness engulfing… Don’t stand in brightness Don’t say they are not real You are not here You’re not inside My head explodes … Continue reading →
July 28, 2015
The Tortoise and the Hare (A retelling in rhyme by: Maricel Jiménez Peña)
There once was a Tortoise and a Hare The Hare hopped so fast He got quickly everywhere “You’re such a slow-poke silly Tortoise,” teased the hopping Hare. Why don’t you speed it up a bit? I’m rushing. Don’t you … Continue reading →
July 26, 2015
Ideas para arreglar a Puerto Rico Parte. 3
Bueno, no es ningún secreto que Puerto Rico está en la quilla. Ya entró el tax de 11.5% y ya todos estamos viendo como ajustarnos… todos excepto el Gobierno. Ahora están cortando todo tipo de servicio. Yo entiendo que hay … Continue reading →
June 29, 2015
My First Video Book Review: Only Human By: J.D. Estrada
Filed under: Book Reviews, English, Writing Tagged: angels, book reviews, books, Comic Con 2015, demons, fantasy, fantasy-adventure, fiction, Indie Author, Indie books, J. D. Estrada, myths, novels, Only Human, PRCC 2015, reading, Review, vampires, video
June 23, 2015
The Plebiscite by: Maricel Jiménez Peña
Text Copyright © 1998 Maricel Jiménez Peña. All rights reserved. On July 25 1998, the governor of Puerto Rico, Dr. Pedro Roselló, announced to his people that he would hold a plebiscite to determine the status of the island in … Continue reading →
June 18, 2015
A Tip of the Hat to Surrogacy
Today begins a new stage in life for a special couple I hold dear to my heart. One of them is a friend from grade school (enough said). And today they became daddies thanks to surrogacy. I’ve had the pleasure … Continue reading →
