The Freedom Of Expression
So it's said in America that we have the right to express ourselves lawfully. A positive outlet. Whether it be in Art, Writings, Dance or Songs. Therefore, these short stories and collection of poems along with assorted short articles were written in a time of heartaches and troubles. Some of you who read this book may become offended, or take it as a joke; either way, it is the expression of the human heart and spirit when confronted by the storms of life, and the aftermath of failures and triumphs and the ability to over come through knowledge and faith.
Taken from Willie Easter Jr's Book Entitled Combinations copyright willie easter jr 2010
The Reason I Write
As an artist I can paint pictures, as a writer I can paint pictures with words.
This wasn't always true. Once upon a time I had poor reading and writing skills because of my lack of self-encouragement and inability to pay attention in class when I attended school. I blamed no one but myself for that self-inflicted wound of ignorance. I was ashamed of my slow reading and writing skills. I could read and write a little, but not as well as I desired. Soon after graduating from high school in 1982, I pursued reading and writing self-improvement courses to correct my self-inflicted defects. And it worked!
In 1990 I attended Gaston College. While there, my major was Radio and Television Production and Theories of Mass Communication.
My confidence in myself and in my abilities to achieve grew, but I still wasn't satisfied with the direction in which I was headed. I felt within my heart that I could do better.
In 1991 I sat down to write my first book entitled "Dawn of a New Age." After many rewrites,I attained my first copyright on August 15, 1994. During the next two years I would be turned down many times by book publishers and motion picture companies, but that's a part of the business.
Even though my writing was being rejected, I continued to write every day, promising myself that I would never give up. NEVER!
Around April 1997 I was approached by 1stbooks Library to have my book published on the World Wide Web. I accepted their offer. My book entitled "Dawn of a New Age" was published on March 3, 1998, on the World Wide Web.
At first I had no desire to become a writer; it came from my hunger for more knowledge after reading God's holy words from the Bible. I was inspired by His Holy words to evolve and reach a higher level of excellence. So I may exceed in my writing, my art, my animation and in other aspects of my life.
I write to satisfy my continuing hunger for knowledge. ~Willie Easter, Jr. copyright easterj 2010
Threshold Of Learning
While you were standing on the street corner selling drugs, I was learning, gaining understand, discovering wisdom. While you thought you were keeping me from befriending a woman, I was learning, reaching higher for excellence. While you were playing that no money no love game, I was learning; perfecting myself so I could fulfill all of my expectations. While you were selling your body and soul to the highest bidder, I was learning how to live righteously according to God's standards. While you were rooting yourself in wickedness, I was learning God's precepts. While you were celebrating the men you deceived and caused to fall, I was learning to thank God for helping me stand up after the fall. While you and your sneering hyenas were laughing because you thought I was going to fail, I was learning to sing and dance for victory day! AND I'M STILL LEARNING!
Threshold Of Learning
~Willie Easter Jr copyright 2010
