Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
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Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee
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Cub's Courage
Faraway in the jungle of China, the crystal waterfalls and not far from the desert. The hunted was being hunted, kept in ever twining cycle. It happened that there was a mother tiger who not too long ago gave birth to a cub alone. She loved her cub more than herself and vow to protect him as she was a lone tigeress. And one day, the time came where the hunters came to her part of the jungle. She tried to chase them away but the more eager they became so she led them away from her den, miles away and exhausted she became, the hunters surrounded her and slay her. While this was happening, the cub waited night and day for his mother to come and take care but as hunger grew, he tried to look for her. Days went by and the cub cried in despair, an Alpha male chimpanzee and his companions came to see. Alpha said Here's some food little one. You have to be quiet, you must be that cub from the tigeress. I will teach you the ways of the jungle if you are willing so we all can survive. The cub replied But you are different and I can't climb. Alpha said, listen all the creatures of the jungle must stick together. We are the only hope of the jungle. I do as your fellow jungle creature and in exchange for your vow to take only what you need from the jungle and nothing more so it can thrive and survive for the future I do this. The cub agreed and Alpha taught him how to hunt and survive and he grew. When the hunters came to Alpha's part of the jungle, he prepared with all the animals, the cub became a full grown, sharp tooth and sharp tiger and he distracted the hunters. The cub along with the other creatures ran the hunters off breaking their weapons.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Poets
The Magnificent Tree
It was a time like no other, where food was scarce for every creature in Africa. Everyone questioned everyone, and creature alike distrust creature. There was a magnificent tree in the land that stood the test of time, home of the birds and bees. They both threaten each other and quarrel grew mostly in Springtime. The birds did not wanna share with the bees and dislike their ways. The bees felt the birds were controlling and someday may feast on them.The tree flourished and their quarrel became impossible. One day the bees dance around the tree's nectars and they declare the tree theirs. The birds caught off by surprise, tried to suppress them. Every morning the birds would sing to disturb the bees' humming. The birds and the bees both covered every flower they could marking them as territory. In unison to themselves both of them said, The tree is too big and great and magnificent.We have to feed our families. Life is too short to fear and what is an enemy, we aren't afraid we will endure them. And as it went on so long that some birds tried to make peace as well as some bees, these creatures band together creating a secret bond. And they rule together restoring order.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Poets
Cornelius' Star
There was a curious and smart scientist named Cornelius, he was so smart he was one of the empire famed scientist. He would watched the skies days and nights searching them for answer to his curiosity with the instrument he invented. His wife said, Dear why do you long for the sky? Why do you look in it for answer? Is it good to not nourish for Fame and foolish pride. He said, wife of my life, wife of my youth. We have no child, no legacy and where should what we leave go to? Whom will remember us? His wife held her frustration and continue doing as before. He said to himself, There's got to be something out there. Several years of my life cannot be wasted. Military gains come and may flee with witter and crafty devices. After awhile, He fell into a dawn rest dreaming about success then suddenly waking up, he look saying Right between the bosom of Andromeda, I see my bright star, my hope, and my legacy. I will be remember forever and my life will not go unnoticed. Then He rested and that morning, a soldier exclaimed a decree from the new emperor and Senate all funds must be repaid to finance the new war and all other expenditures will be reserved... all able men must serve. Cornelius responded, I have a message for the emperor and Senate. I found answers from the sky and his expenditures were not in vain. I believe we can use the stars to guide us in peace or war saving lives.The soldier responded, you will serve and tell your secrets or both you and your wife will work in slavery. Cornelius asked for time and the soldier promised to return within weeks. He sought the information about his findings to all he knew in the empire. And when the time came, he served in the military and his fame grew greatly that the emperor envied him and his pride cost his life. In his memory, his friends told his story as a foretell.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Poets
Issa & the Prince
There was a young beautiful fair princess named Issa, she was next in line to rule the kingdom. Growing up behind closed doors and kept away from the rest of the kingdom and world. She was good at fencing, smart at her studies but she was all alone. Her loyal nanny after her father the king commanded she find a husband being of age, she responded that the princess is mature in statue alone because she has been deprived of friends and the world. Never the less, the king command stood. Issa tried to consult the Queen, her mother. Mother how can I know love without a friend? All I know is history, I've never tried on my own. And love is too much for someone like me yet. The Queen replied, you have responsibilities, yes love is much but your father and I grew together. And I know you can if you trust your knowledge and speak your heart then you can. Exploring the world can come later but strength must be in unity and together. Issa quietly objecting. The day came for the suitors to be presented and Issa watched in fear besides her mother and father in the throne room. Issa that night feeling hopeless cried out on her balcony thinking no one would hear her. It happened a suitor came too late fighting with his squire nearby heard her. The suitor replied, you fair maiden why do you cry? I won't harm you. It tears my heart to see you cry. Issa said, I don't know but who do I have? Where can I turn to? My father, the king is choosing my future husband and I don't have a say. I want friends and I want to see the world. The suitor said, We all have responsibilities everyone and they come before everything. I'll be your friend and I'll take you to see the world. I'll learn to love you, you're beautiful and smart. I'm a prince and my word is my honor, my squire can witness.Issa agreed and in the proceedings of the king, she requested the suitor and convincing her mother to help her win over her father. Issa and the suitor did as their heart desire, travelling the kingdom and world and he protected her and their love grew where they were inseparable.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Poets
