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Art Community & Culture, Meet Kristin
Tell us about your background. Who are you?
My mom was in the Navy so my family followed her from base to base. We lived in
California,
Nichole Shirell
Jul 13, 20193 min read
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Nakyah Smith, NSE Scholar & Published Poet
Smith graduated from Helena High School May 2019. She earned a full ride choir scholarship and will attend Jeff State in the fall. Her short
Nichole Shirell
Jun 29, 20192 min read
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The Movement, Bham Sun D Got Next!
I met Sun D at a Spoken Word event, fall 2018. I was drawn to his words because his words spoke of Jesus, Eternity, Salvation, and Christian
Nichole Shirell
Jun 16, 20193 min read
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SURVIVORS CHECKLIST
Your safety, the safety of your children, and those helping you escape are the most important means to this end.
Nichole Shirell
Jun 2, 20193 min read
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Debbie Owen, Pure Purple Tiger!
Debbie Owen, Purple Tiger creating paths for the youth and building a successful business while loving and supporting family and community.
Nichole Shirell
May 22, 20193 min read
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Zain Is Grace From A Prince to A King
First, there was the father Then, there is the son First, there was the mother Then, there is you to cuddle Many days your mother prayed...
Nichole Shirell
Mar 26, 20191 min read
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Flavor
Desire is a flavor not savored. A power that captivates so you crave her. Wanting, needing, dreaming but never, receiving The courage to...
Nichole Shirell
Mar 1, 20191 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: Delayed But Not Denied (Confidence in God)
Did I delay the promise? Was it on the other side of that day? Did I just not see? And it quickly slipped away? Will it return to me?...
Nichole Shirell
Aug 22, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: FOLLOW HIM!
To the end. Where He leads I readily go Where He points I continue down the road Where He dwells the ground is hollow He is the Great I...
Nichole Shirell
Aug 14, 20181 min read
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Poetry On The Odyssey: I Am Not Waiting For You
With busy hands my heart and mind work to manifest God's plan. I'm not waiting for you Waiting for you is not What I am supposed to do...
Nichole Shirell
Aug 8, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: We Are Blessed
It is well! After a good day, I can rest. On this day, I did my best. My peace is immeasurable. My future is bright. I seek God's will....
Nichole Shirell
Jul 30, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: Be Careful
There is reward in obedience. Make sure you stick to your truth When others offer guidance Not understanding the harm But trying to help...
Nichole Shirell
Jul 25, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: Let's Clear The Air!
A poet's response to racism. You think I am oblivious to how your brain processes and rationalizes facts. I am not. I see the divisions....
Nichole Shirell
Jul 18, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: He Loves Me
Seclusion solace safety salvation. Welcomed separation leads to seclusion. Being set apart leads to pruning. It hurts but it is required....
Nichole Shirell
Jun 10, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: The Storm
I am victorious! I told the storm, You can't have my mind. I am strong. I told the storm, I decree and declare victory. My Father has not...
Nichole Shirell
Jun 5, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: It Is There!
You only have to believe. I wish you could know what I know. I wish you could feel what I feel. I wish you could see what I see. This...
Nichole Shirell
May 27, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: Everything Good
It will all come to past! You prayed and prayed, nothing today. You cried and cried, still you must say goodbye. You waited and waited,...
Nichole Shirell
May 23, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: I See
My future. I see my future and it is full of life Bright, breathtaking capturing warmth and delight Peaceful and bliss A blue sky filled...
Nichole Shirell
May 9, 20181 min read
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Poetry On Odyssey: I Am Here
#jesus No matter what happens, I am here No matter what you do or say; You cannot change the fact that I am always near You may fall in...
Nichole Shirell
May 6, 20181 min read
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Awake! Speak Life 21 Day Devotional - Final Update
Choose life: wellness, happiness, prosperity, healing, newness, growth. On Sunday, April 22, 2018, a small group and I completed day 21...
Nichole Shirell
Apr 30, 20182 min read
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