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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The new Head Elf
And the Elf-Maker jumped on board the sleigh but Santa stopped him. And Santa said you got to take it easy Son. These reindeers are 600 years old. Let me take you around and meet them. And he introduced them to him and Santa said you got to let them lick your hand to know you are friendly. And the Elf-Maker asked if he could go wash his hands. But Santa said that is the magic just brush it off and let's go. And the elves said But the Head Elf is disappear and gone somewhere. And Santa and the elves looked everywhere. And the Elf-Maker said This Christmas tree was never here before. And his son said Dad looked it's an elf at the top. And the Elf-Maker bowed his head and held hands with his son for the last time. And he told him that he would be back every Christmas and that he will get his inheritance early. And his son said Go Dad I love you and save Christmas. And Santa gave his presents to the Town of Ginsburg early. Then they finally left after Santa pronounced that the Elf-Maker is the new Head Elf. And Christmas Island asked for him to stay so they stay a little too long and time was running out but Christmas was gonna be saved one day. And his wife told him to hurry and save the other towns around the world. And she said that finally I get the house to myself. And I will send your things in the mail. And so the new Head Elf gathered himself with Santa Claus and the elves and the reindeers and they fly. They first were off to a rough start but the town people helped push the sleigh as they sung Jingo Bells. And Santa Claus felt it was not enough he stood up and finally the sleigh moved. And the elves were joyful and repeating the song and said they will always love and visit Christmas Island. And the reindeers riped it in the air created a fog but lucky Santa had magic air freshner. And he told the riders that it is safe. I always bring extra spray just in case that happen. Well they are 600 years old. And they don't make them like they used to. And the new Head Elf was screaming because he was traumtized by the flight and said that he may be a little scared of heights. But Santa put a sock in his mouth magically and kept moving. And the elves lowered their hearing aid for less of a shock reaction. And when Santa returned after a long journey, the elves were almost ready. And Santa wondered how and they said that the last Head Elf used the old system of doing things and when he left they updated it where they had extra time since he was away that they recouperated their efforts. And the most important benefit was rest and the new Head Elf said I came all this way for nothing. What a jip? These elves are amazing, miraculous and wonderful. And they said Thank you new Head Elf. We appreciate that man. You really really know how to cheer people up. Wow. And Santa said okay but you are the Head Elf now finished the job and be inspirational. And the Head Elf said We will rise to the top. We will see Christmas now tomorrow even today. And we will never let nothing stop us. I believe in everyone of you and I hope you believe in me. Christmas is our love, our hope, and our joy. So let's get rolling. And the elves applauded. And within the weeks, they were ready. And Santa's sleighs were prepared. He had a different one for each country becacuse he has to blaze and he has to cruise in style plus that's why he has so many names. And the Head Elf got to wish good luck to Santa as his beard grew long within those weeks and he enjoy the pajamas outfits of the elves. He thought they were better than real clothing and belts and all. And Santa Claus restored and saved Christmas.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
The Elf-Maker
It was a cold winter night and there was wonder in the air. It drew in many frosty mornings. And it was freezing in the North Pole. Many days and many nights there was wonder. But it was not the kind of wonder that you would expect. The elves were working hard trying to make Christmas list. And they were doing the best they can with short workers as some were uninspired. Many were longing for the promises that were made and not kept. And they were being overworked. And they had no inspiration, no strong leader and no real choice. Santa Claus needed to get the list down before Christmas. And the Head Elf was old and up in age and he was dying to retire but Santa needed him. And he could not deny Saint Nicholas. Santa occassionally checked in with the elves to make sure everything was going well. But there were many mistakes and many recalls, the elves just could not get it right. And he told the Head Elf to do something immediately because everyday was needed to finish the Christmas list. So the Head Elf devised a plan to convince Santa to ease up restrictions and he came up with the legend based on an old Elf's Tale. And when he got all his facts together he presented them to Santa Claus who was always intrigued with legends and fables. He said It is written long ago that there will be one who can lead the elves to better unity, lead them to better workings and he will be the inspirational leader who will inspire them and continue the legacy of long ago. So that the children of the world will never cry and will never miss Christmas. And Santa said go on. He said we must find the Elf-Maker who will be the next Head Elf to guide the workshop and finish the Christmas' list for the next century. We must go to his house and tell him of the need. We must convince him that he is chosen to be the leader of the workshop to complete his destiny otherwise it will be the fate of Christmas. And so Santa wanted to go but the Head Elf convinced him to stay and keep working on the Christmas list. And the Head Elf took choice elves to go along with him even with some tools to convince him. And so they flew in one of Santa's sled and they searched all over the Town of Ginsburg. And they almost was gonna give up hope when they found the Elf-Maker in the woods trying to chop a tree. So the elves came and helped. They used their tools to measure and chop properly. And they were dressed like old short men. The Elf-Maker thanked them and they asked him if he needed help. And he said Christmas is always here now and forever each day is Christmas. Our town celebrate Christmas everyday on Christmas Island. And the elves bade him to allow them to come. And so as a thank you he allowed them to come. And they never rode a modern car before and they were 'ooooohh' and 'ahhhhh'' all along the way. And they were asking tons and tons of quesitons. Then they helped him carry the tree for his family and the Head Elf told him that he had a surprise. So they ate and dined with the Elf-Maker and his family and they were infaturated with his children who thought the elves were magicians. So they did tricks until their bedtime and when the elves got the Elf-Maker alone. They told him behind closed doors. The Head Elf said you are him. You are the one we are looking for. You must come at once. And he said I can't just leave my family. No. The Head Elf said but what about Christmas. Your town will cease to exist. Your home will be gone. Your children. Chirstmas won't exist anymore. We can't do it alone. And he said Sorry but you got the wrong guy. And one of his children said But Dad Santa needs you. And he walked out and he thought hard and long saying I don't believe this. Are they crazy? I am not going to live in the North Pole. My house is way more comfy and I am just a normal guy. I am not the Elf-Maker. And he begin to laugh at the idea until behind him came Santa Claus in his outfit saying it is true you are the Elf-Maker and I did not believe the story myself but it's true. And if you don't I am afraid Christmas will be over. And Santa Claus desperately followed him along with the elves as they cried Think about the children the children. And he saw a star twinkle and Santa said Remember what it was like when you were a child. And he cried and agreed after saying good-bye to his family. And that's how Christmas was saved.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
The Most Loved
When I saw her, it was instance that she was the love of my life. She was beautiful. She was amazing. She was wonderful. And I thank God everyday for knowing her. Diafia was the the love of my life. And she was beautiful in everyway, her lovely eyes, her amp curves as lovely as a flower. And her kisses and her smell enveloped me everytime I felt her near. She was so real. She was so loveable and down to earth. I could do anything with her. I could go anywhere with her. Diafia was the love of my life and I would say that forever and ever. I remember when we met. Her eyes were like angel's eyes. She was more calm than me. She knew I was nervous because I would comb my hair with my hand. She told me what she wanted and it was not hard. She told me what she needed and I was willing and charm. She told me what I wanted and I was filled with fantasy. And she told me her name and it was lovely Diafia. I was lost in her and in infatuated with her. And I said my name is Alvid. I was shocked that she said it was interesting and lovely. And we held hands under the starry nights as we held each other. And we comfort each other and console eachother. And I had to even though it was the first date and it was against social norms at the time, I stole a kiss because I was mad for her, madly in love and desperate for her. And she like an angel, she lovely allowed me to kiss her gently and then lovingly. And we both decided to wait even though we were burning for each other that night. Though our families were both noble and fame, we could not take the risk and say what we have done. We would meet under the same tree where we carved our initials for several weeks. And each time I seen her, I grew more and more in love with her. She became my wildest dreams. And I thought I was alone but she said it just as plain and simple, Alvid I love you and I never stopped since the first time I met you. I fell for you. You are my heart and soul. You are my delight and fantasy. You are my pleasure. You are my rose among thickets. You are my lion among men. You are my heart of hearts. And I wanted her badly and I could not stop embracing her. Then as I laid with her in the open field. I told her, I always loved you Diafia. You are the most beautiful woman in the world. You are the most sweetest gift to me. You are my beloved and I am yours. My heart loved you and my soul enjoyed your company. You are the song of my heart. And I am the bird of the air. Fly with me. Fly with me and dance in the sky forever. And she said Are you asking me to marry you? And I said with everything that is within me, my heart, my soul, my breath, my all. And she said Sure let's runaway together and be free of family and cares. Let's break the day. Let's challenge the night. Our love is young and strong. Our love is beautiful like the stars. The sun cannot stop us. The moon would not dare. I am entreated with you as you are entreated with me. And I said where Diafia? Where shall we go? Diafia showed me that through the mountains there is a new land beyond this country which we were born. And she showed that she saved up enough and I found that I saved up enough. And we both told our families that we will be away on a long journey for discovery. And it was me Alvid with Diafia. Everyday was lovely in our cottage, everyday we shared each moments. She was mines and I was hers. And we will never be apart. No longer desperate and no longer alone, no longer hopeless and no longer void, our love was made real and we were now together. Then our parents after months found out and they wanted to tear us apart. So we ran to another country we were in love and ready for the world and fearless love we had, the most beautiful love, the most embracing love, simply forever love. And that was our story.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Confessions
The untold story of Athierra Meanlee
She was awful since a child. She would come up with games to taunt and irritate the other students. She was infatuated with being mean. She look like a normal child but she was not. She would threaten her teachers over a menus. She would put snot on other students. She would fight with the best of them. Athierra Meanlee was no joke and she was not gonna change her ways. No one knew she could be so ugly. No one knew she would offend so many people. But she kept right on as long as the power was behind it. She would plot and plot day in and day out as if no one knew. She looked normal to the naive but she was filled with mischief. And one day somebody did the unthinkable introduced her to witchcraft. And she thought about it for a moment but begin casting spells. And she got so good at it that she amass a fortune and had many friends and accomplishment great things. She was praised for being herself. And she was ready to take the world on as she secretly cast spells. And one day she was rushing along Ambirth City. And she got into an unthinkable accident and she was unconscious but living in a coma. And the doctors told her parents who were thrilled that she stop hurting people. Yet they also longed for her to be alive as they so hoped. And they spent many days wondering about Athierra. Athierra was in a coma. And she dreamed of a place that was dark and scary, she heard screaming and torturing. She heard moaning and groaning. It was far but it was slowly creeping near. And she was afraid and she tried to go back but she did not see anywhere. And she saw someone that look like her grandmother. And she knew everything about her. She knew her age, her birthdate and her favorite things. So she thought she was an angel. And she went calmly toward the gates thinking it was just a dream. And she saw the agony and she smiled as if she was just dreaming. She saw the pits and the wailing and weeping and the fire. And this happen for sometime but Athierra was just normal. She was a little frighten but she kept on going. And she saw familiar people but it did not bother her. And the grandmother brought her into a special place and asked her what did she think. Athierra thought she was just being tricked and she laughed and said Great place no great place. You fooled me. No this is ridiculous. I got a great job where I am and it's just like this place. She kept joking. And the grandmother got uglier and uglier. And she said that she was the devil and it was hell. And Athierra screamed as she reached for her. And she woke up out of the coma, and she screamed and her parents came for her. Athierra Meanlee said that she was sorry for being an awful child and that she would do anything to be good. And she asked her name and she was disgusted and said I want a new name Aitherra something else. And Athierra Meanlee was never the same again and she left her job and started a life somewhere else after repaying her crimes since she was a child. And the City of Ambirth was never the same, the dark cloud over the city had passed. And people were happy again and playing. And the untold story of Athierra Meanlee was made public. And it was a story for redemption and community salvation and nobody ever heard from her again. The City of Ambirth was yet beautiful again and a good place for everyone to live.,
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Confessions
Arthur B. MacBeth
It was little after my grandparents passed that I realize who I am. I took a DNA test which was unusual in my family. And that's when it all started. I researched non-stop and sought after more and more. I was caught up in my endeavors. And I would spend time out of work looking for clues to my ancestors. And my ancestors what they were blew my mind. I did not know they were warriors, doctors, and kings and princes. I did not know that they fought oppression like they did. I was wrapped up in the joys and perils of knowing about the past. And then after sometime it happened a letter for Arthur B. MacBeth, it was a peculiar letter but also a royal letter. And I questioned whether I was in trouble from some prestigious relatives. Or I questioned if I was royalty. This happened on and off for many days and nights. I was going mad and losing my mind. And I received a call from a professor who I loved her class. And we discussed many issues and I told her about my relatives. And she explained to me history and why we need to know the good and bad to keep repeating the good and to keep defeating the bad. And at the end of the conversation, she said right now Arthur B. MacBeth opened the letter. And so I did. And I almost lost my mind, I dropped the phone. I was related to the King of England and a whole bunch of royalties. My professor said congratulations. I put on the Rock Music and played Motherland. It was the most exciting day of my life. I was all into royalty watching binge watching and playing their music. And I was so happy and that I subscribe to royal news online and with social media. I was royalty just like that and nobody nothing could do anything about it. Then it happened I had a meeting with the Prince of Wales, I was a fool. He was courtesy and tried to warn me about royal protocol and the bad things. But all I was hearing was that I was family at the royal coffee shop. And I shook hands with him and he awarded me the title of Lord, Noble and King's Honors. I was famous and popular. And he instructed me to established my estates and I was not listening. Then I met the three after walking the streets of London and embracing my royal roots, I first thought the three were cousins or sisters or somehow related but I was a naive royally, a foolish fame royal with little knowledge about the royal protocols and processes. The three, Hilda, Bilda, and Dilda. I could not tell if they were cousins or sisters or what. They were following me but I was unafraid I just thought they were fans. And eventually we met at their shop in the city, Hilda was the ugliest, Bilda was an It, and Dilda was either Black or Mixed. They all grouped together and talked at the same time. And I was convinced that they wanted to work with me. And I guess I was under their spell. But whatever they said came to pass and I was intrigue and enchanted. Then after sometime away, I received a call from the Princess of Wales who introduced herself and she asked about how the fame is going. Then I told her about Hilda, Bilda and Dilda. And she dropped the phone and said Oh my God they are freaks. You got to leave them alone at once. They are traitors and witches. I said Oh my God oh my God I would never betrayed the Throne and I would never be disloyal to my country. So I told them that day I would never be bothered with them again. And that night and all week long something weird kept happening, something was in my house and something was written on my door every night. I was scared the whole night and week long. And I finally prayed that if God saved me from this. I would kill those witches or have them arrested. And it happened that I ran into them in a crowd and said get those witches. And they first were unafraid and said We are just psychics who help people. Then I shouted again. Then they said we are just good witches who help the poor and needy. And I shouted again they said Mess with us and we will cast spells upon you. And the crowded aroused jump for them but they jumped through their shop's windows and they were arrested. And I never heard from them again. The Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales restored my honor for preserving the peace and capturing those insurrectionists. And I was again acknowledge as the relative of the Throne and given a large beautiful estate even Hollywood Celebrities would envy.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in History
Nothing can keep him away
I want to see my son. I want to see Devante. Devante has been away from home for so long. And it was as if he ran away. i want to see my son as I sternly said to the military personnel. How could you keep him away from me? How could you? And I walked away from the veteran station crying. My name is Elizabeth McMurray. Devante was my only son and I don't understand why I can't talk to him. Why I can't see him? It's been two to five years since we last had supper together. I am not gonna stop till he comes back home as I talked to my priest. My heart is aching to see Devante. I keep having these dreams of his little feet and holding them. I keep having these visions of him crying Momma. My son needs me and nothing can keep me away. I am gonna find out where he is and where he's gone to. And the priest reminded me that the war isn't over. And that they probably have protocols and secret missions. I tried to listen but they just sound like excuses. And the priest said Elizabeth God is looking out for Devante. God is looking out for you. Remember all things work together for the good of those who are called and who love the Lord according to His purpose. And I said I love the Lord with all of me but I just don't understand why it hurts so bad. Why I hurt over a son that should be home? Why it hurt over not seeing him? Why it hurt over not being with him? He needs me. I know. He needs to hear my voice to know everything is okay. He needs my kisses and hugs to show him I still care. And the priest hugged me and I got myself together and went home. I prayed on the way Lord if there is something wrong with Devante let me know. If there is something I am missing let me know. And I put my shades on to see Momma, I ran to my Momma's doorstep. And I hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. And she was shocked saying Elizabeth honey what is wrong? You've never was so surprised to see me. You usually just have a short visit. I said Mom I am hurting. It hurts. Devante isn't home. The military station won't tell me. I went to the priest Father Thomas but he could not help me so I drove to you. Momma said child don't you know it is dangerous out there. I live far from you about a couple of towns. I said I know but Momma it was urgent. And I stood with Momma for a couple of days, had tea with Momma and ate Momma's famous Apple pie with Whipped Cream on top. And i slept like a baby and then after sometime I saw my son Devante as a baby. And I heard a voice say I am coming home Momma. I got up smiling and happy and I was cleaning Momma's house to the best of my ability. And Momma had to take the broom from me and said Child my house is not that dirty. What's up? And I said I slept and dream of my son coming home. Momma said Child you don't know if he is coming to this house or yours. You better get home. I was shocked and went home after kissing Momma and hugging her and saying my goodbyes. Momma went to the neighbor her friends to tell them about what had happened. And as soon as I was driving for sometime, someone kept calling but I could not answer. I tried to stop and go to voicemail but no answer. And when I was almost home, Mom called and said come over right now quick. So I got something to eat ohhhh I love Chicken Caesar Salad and a Long Island Ice Tea without the alcohol. And I drove back to Momma. And I got there and she said you are late where were you? And I said Mom I tried I had to eat what's the matter? And Devante pulled up smiling saying Mom. And I almost flip and said hurry get out of the car and let me make you something good to eat. Hurry baby. And I learned everything about what Devante went through in the military over dinner. Devante was sooooo hungry because Momma ordered him a Large Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza the next day. And I found out that he found somebody, a beautiful Captain and he said she remind him of me. That day I prayed out loud lifting my hands and said Thank you God.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Families
The Phenomenal Life
I got my wish. After nine years of struggling and being independent, getting many jobs. I was working ever since high school, never knew I could be that independent. in fact I started high school early and college early. During those nine years I found that college was the only way to live a phenomenal life. College was the key to a raise. College was key to being somebody. Even my bosses told me that what separates them from me was a degree and that's why they got paid more. And if I wanted to get married someday that college must be a goal. My father taught me that I should be the smartest I could possibly be. So when I got my chance to finish college. I took it with great ambitions and great respect. I was gonna be the smartest I could possibly be. At the beginning it was every a test, I was praying that I did not fail. And I never made lower than a B and sometimes even 100s and A's in fact I made straight A's like in high school, middle school., and elementary school. And Harvard wanted to give me a full ride, Ivy League's University of Pennsylvania and Thee Morehouse College contacted me after my first semester. I also got into the International Honor Society. I was just trying to live again to get my old life back again being that smart student that breaks barriers. And that's when I met Mindy, Mindy was awesome simply put. She was smart and attractive. And I wanted her ever since I laid eyes upon her at the library, we hit it off and on and on and off. And some of the women at college were lovely and they presented from a distance but they knew what they wanted and wanted what they knew. I think I met more women from different backgrounds from college than high school. I now see the beauty of the melting pot and in sociology I found out that you cannot judge anybody accurately unless you know them and understand where they came from. Everybody guess wrong when we tried to decide the ethnicity and our teacher said see that's why you don't judge somebody based on what you see. I remember scoring higher than MBAs at the top community college. My business professor wanted me to get a business degree but I set my eyes on health. Health was the reason I went back to college. Health drove my ambitions even though I easily scored hundreds in business classes. Something about health particular made me curious and that is what college is all about. Maybe because my father had me read this book on marriage which I read in a couple of hours about three to four hundreds pages. And I gave him an oral report about what the book talks about. Maybe because my parents divorced got the best of me. Maybe because I wanted to live long. That was the phenomenal life to me was to explore health and I graduated at the top of my class with the same high GPA as high school 3.6GPA with distinction. And my father wanted me to go further and yes the women were more attracted to a guy with a future and a degree especially honors. But I would never tell because I wanted to be the best I could be so I started from scratch with Social Work. Everyday I was the only man or one of the only minorities and at this historic college, there were more women than men. I found out not just how smart women are but how funny, clever and friendly. They were in every form lovely and their smarts made them beautiful. They playfully acted out and were their selves and I enjoyed their company. You know sometimes I did projects just because I enjoyed their company. And I volunteered freely especially waiting for the buses. I learned to naturally make friends since your grade depended on it. Some women wore yoga pants, daisy dukes, whatever. And that made concentration hard. But I graduated right along with the beautiful women, who did not mind having class parties and expressing themselves, I remember that semester I was in class again and again with thee hottie. She was lovely and a distraction and we became friends M.O. I was always tempted to asked her out but never did. I asked out a tutor and it was red alert but the head tutor understood and she knew it was just apart of life. M.O. I would hold the door for her, joke around her, and let her cut in front of me. We were just friends even at graduation again with honors and close to 3.6GPA. And so I waited two years and went again Masters, it was short. But I proved myself to be scholar among smart peers. I never was pushed so far in my limits. And the food was enjoyable and the coffee, I learned to make keriug coffee. And I made a friends with smart women. And it happened, just when I went for the door my hands that my hands laid upon hers. And I was shocked and aroused but she woke me up and I apologized. From that date on, I did compliment her. And we talked she did not like too young men but I kept my respect. And I felt proud of my ambition being met and I became a teacher, which gave me the phenomenal life.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Confessions
The Phenomenal Way
I mean I believe everyone is beautiful in their own way. I believe every woman Black, White, Hispanic, Asian and Native American are beautiful. They all contribute to the greater plan. They all are apart of the Masterpiece. I just specifically love women. Beautiful women, attractive women, and smart women, they all have a special place with me. Most likely because that's what I was around since I was young. Most of my teachers were women. Most of my classmates were becoming women. And enjoyed the company of women, they always provided a new perspective. They make you think and wonder. And figure out yourself. Even my mother was a phenomenal woman. She knew everything about me. She knew my comings and goings. She knew my name that her and Dad had given me. And boy I knew to answer anywhere and all times when she called my name otherwise I would be in big trouble. And now that I am becoming a man and reflecting on past acquaintances. I remember the women that shaped me. I remember the first girl that wanted to be mines. She was maturing faster than the other girls but she was lovely at the time. I was still a boy and not yet a man for her. But she knew one day I would become that man and she wanted to be that woman. So we parted in fifth grade. Then in middle school, I was just changing. I had to wear new clothing and I had to cast my favorites away. I was getting a deeper voice and I was in tune with puberty. I was alert and ready to make friends. and the girls knew I was smart and talented even the teachers were giving As. And so some of them were presenting in class and out even during lunchtime. I would try to hide in the library but one of the most popular girls came to see me and she did something that was rare. It felt good but it was nothing that I thought a young woman would do. She gently touched my wound and i liked it. And she did that many times and she let me know because i was subconscious about that wound. She let me know that I was attractive and handsome and smart. And so I promised to be there for her. To end middle school romance, I saw this amazing girl. She was just beautiful and she made me go crazy. Awe she was fantastic, she was a foreigner but she was what I wanted. The guys wanted her too but I was ready to fight a gang of them just to be her man. And her parents thanked me and they removed her from school but I cherished the fact of just knowing her. Then high school, that girl from elementary grew up, that most popular girl but she was making out by my locker and I had my eyes set on other women. Two that stroke my ego, this other foreign girl or young woman, she was hot and lovely. And I was ready for a challenge. I told her my math secrets. And we eventually parted but when these guys were picking on her for not giving it up. She said that I was her man and they were jealous. I felt good but I wanted her. Then this amazing science teacher, I scored perfect in her class. I believe her husband was a scientist. She wanted me to be with her daughter who was a hot blonde with blue eyes and curves. I really already had a crush on her this happen on and off for many years. Other women I met was this very attractive chemist student who was beautiful brunette with curves and I told her my secret to Chemistry. We work briefly but we both passed. And then in history, this foreign woman who look amazing in shorts shorts and fitting dresses, we work on projects and she was adopted. And I asked her out but she wanted to be friends. Then at the library I met up with that popular girl from middle school, she wanted me to get this guy a former boyfriend to end the relationship. And so I passively agreed and the guy eventually walked away probably because I was lifting weights since middle school and I was somewhat built as I was still lifting weights in high school. And then the science teacher daughter came to the library looking and she was with a friend. I was shocked because I was up and ran out in embarrassment. My brother told me to just see what a woman is like and he encouraged me to just see and be friendly. Eventually they were nice and learning and they had issues of their own. I learned that others had that experience reading the stories we had to read. And learning about puberty and life from their perspective. I wasn't ready to settle down. I wasn't ready to be a man yet. But I was awe struck over women, the young and around my age. They infatuated me because I knew I wanted one of them to be my partner, my spouse, my child bearer one day. Eventually the science teacher's daughter did not choose me but we were friends as she hug me goodbye and promised to name a child after me. I was going to college and I wanted to see the world. I wanted to see how phenomenal things were including women.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Confessions
The Battle
It's been years since the riot of the City of Reign and thee Reverend Albright died going to Heaven. And Mount Baptist Church was regrouping and they had many new pastors. And their new pastor, Reverend Hur was not into the Civil Rights Movement. And he resisted all calls to fight injustice. He did not want to continue the legacy of Reverend Albright in that way. He would preached for peace. He would preached hope. He would preached love. He fought to not offend the officials and to spare the church which was the pillar of the community. He did not seek equality. Reverend Hur was passive. And the church was established with many members as many people came back to the community. And the police chief and mayor expressed gratitude for Reverend Hur's messages. There were still crimes against our people. There were still offenses against our people. Reverend Hur used the example of Jesus that we should lay down our lives in the name of the Lord. That we should trust God who made the government. That we should not fight back but pray for each other. That we should pray for ourselves. That we should pray for our homes. And Reverend Hur eventually introduced Dr. Michael Luther who was a new pastor of another church to the stand. And he said I was gonna preached about perseverance. I was gonna preached about endurance but we have a problem in this community. A problem rooted in discrimination, a problem rooted in hatred a problem rooted in lies and deceit. Wake up Mount Baptist Church you see complacency is wrong. Wake up Mount Baptist Church you see ignoring is wrong. Wake up Mount Baptist Church because there will come a day where trouble will come. There will come a day when you have to decide who side you are on. There will come a day where you will see the truth. And that day is coming where God's children will arise. That day is coming where good men and good women will arise. That day is coming where some will be offended and some will keep right on. Will you be ready? Even the day of judgement is coming, where God will asked you what have you've done with your life? What have you accomplished on this earth? What type of living are you living? Did you live in vain? Did you ignore justice for the poor? Did you ignore justice for the weak? Did you ignore justice for the least? Did you comfort the victims? Did you comfort the prisoners who were innocent? Did you feed the poor who were needy? Did you clothe the naked children? God will asked in front of the whole wide world. Will you be ready? And the church applauded and he said I'm gonna fight for justice. I'm gonna live for God. For God I live and for God I died. My testimony will be I did the best I can. My testimony will be that I did what Jesus would have done. My testimony is that I gave what I could. My testimony is that I pleased my God and my Lord and Savior. I stood in his footsteps until I could not any longer. I walked where Jesus walked. I talked what Jesus talked. Will you join me? And Reverend Hur got up and hug Dr. Michael Luther and the church sung the Black National Anthem Lift Every Voice. And the police chief and mayor eventually heard about Dr. Michael Luther and they tried to threatened him but he was not bothered. He introduced Reverend Hur to the Civil Rights Movement and he was the middle man of the churches. Dr. Michael Luther begin changing the community with demands and Reverend Hur saw the church much happier and the tithes and offerings increased. The City of Reign was never the same there were incidents but we moved towards justice more and more each day. We had a new hope. And we were more equal and we were being freed daily.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Humans
The Battle Axe
And the choir sang He's a Battle Axe Oh in my soul. He's a Battle Axe Oh in my soul. Oh the Lord is a Battle Axe in my soul. I was just a kid when Reverend Albright preached. He was a mighty preacher in the Lord and he believed in the power of the Word. The Reverend was also a community leader. And he believed that all people should have rights. He would advocate for church members, the poor and the oppressed. Albright was a good man. And it was back in those days, the days of segregation and the days of equal but separate. Reverend Albright did not believe in those policies and he would often preached against them. He would tell church members that it is time to stand up to injustice and that it is time to fight oppression. And the church Mount Baptist Church was often threatened by the Klan. And Reverend Albright was known among officials. He was known for his messages. And he would say that if you take my church I will take it to the streets. And the threats would stop. Then as time progress, there were more threats even of lynching. And the Reverend tried to stop church members from leaving the community. And he begged the police chief and the mayor but no one cared. So Reverend Albright tried to seek other help. He tried to seek higher offices help. And they took their time to deal with the issues of the City of Reign. The problems kept pouring in and no one was listening. And so Reverend Albright prayed and prayed. And he spoke An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth. We can no longer stand injustice. We can no longer be put into a corner, our backs cannot be against the wall forever. We must tear down injustice, defend our homes, and fight. This fight must be won. For far too long we have humble ourselves for far too long have we bow to them for far too long have we back down. And the church clapped to the sermon and he said we will not retreat. We will not declare a war. We will just defend ourselves. Those of you who won't God bless you. Those of you who do God bless you. Let every man decide in his heart what to do. I have lived long. I have seen much. And life or death does not matter to me anymore if I can't live free then it is dying. If I can't die like I want to then that is not freedom. We have fought for this country. We have died for this country. And yet we get no respect. I am tired of hurting families. I am tired of lying officials. I am tired of the abuses. And he raised a rifle saying no longer will they call us the N-Word, no longer will they say poor Negro. I am not taking it no more. I have tried to reason with the forces that control our reality. And no more will they offend our children. No more will they rape our women. No more will they burn our houses., And the cross should not be a symbol of hatred, it was where Jesus died on the cross for the sins of all the world. I am taking a stand church. Will you take a stand with me? And everybody stood up. And when the night came, some of the neighbors band up together to surprise the attackers and they were winning. Then the police came in and arrested some and shot some. It was slaughtered with houses burning, the whole city was in an uproar but we did not back down. We were tired of the oppression and suppression, the maneuvers and lies, the manipulation and ransoming of us as a people. That was the day that the City of Reign would never forget.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Humans
The Man who knew Jesus
I never stopped reading the Torah. I never stopped trying to figure out the truth about my people. I loved reading the stories and learning the lessons. I think I read it over and over again my whole life. The Torah made me feel strong and hopeful. We were God's chosen people and we were given the blessings of Abraham. The Romans may be strong and they may be tough. But they are no match for Jehovah. Jehovah defeated the Philistines, Chaldeans, Egyptians and many others. Jehovah is mightier than any god. Jehovah has a plan for us and He will save us. And I do believe in the Messiah, my father told me that there were many claiming to be the Messiah. There many trying to rescue us but they were slaughtered and killed by the Romans. But Jesus was particularly different. He said he can't quite understand Jesus. He teaches love, justice, truth and humility. He does miraculous signs and wonders. He knows the Torah and he makes powerful interpretations. And he said the leaders are jealous son. I don't know what they are gonna do to Jesus. Even the Romans are talking about him. And I was concerned. I said What if they kill Jesus? Why would they hurt a healer? Why would they hurt a man of love? And my father said Just keep studying the Torah, Jesus will be alright if he is a man of God or the Messiah. I turned and said They can't possibly kill Jesus. And my father and I kept working at the shop. We kept doing our part to make ends meet and put food on the table. And then I had a dream, Lias Lias behold I am with you even till the end of the ages. You will know me child. And I woke up sweating and I asked mother. Mother waited till father left to go hunting. And she said Lias they are gonna killed Jesus. You are no longer a boy anymore. You are becoming a man and your ceremony is coming soon. Just keep it together so the community can celebrate you. Celebrate your manhood and celebrate you being a man of God. Then you can go find everything you want to know about this Jesus. And so I thought the dream was just a nightmare and I kept working with father till my ceremony. And I made it to my ceremony but it was interrupted, it was Jesus' disciples in the community. And they said several months ago, the leaders and teachers of the Law killed our Master Jesus. They whipped him, beat him, gave him an unfair trial and crucified him. But he is not dead, he is yet alive. And I was about to smile to see Jesus' disciples, those who walk with Jesus. Those who spent time in his presence. Those who knew the Word of God. My parents grab me and left because the whole community was about to riot. Some believed and some did not. And my father told me Don't listen to them son. How could a man dead become alive again? And I said father as a new man. I must see. And my father threatened me but I said I had a dream several months ago and I believe it was Jesus calling me. And I found a way to leave my parents' house to find Jesus' disciples, so I went on a small journey to Jerusalem on a donkey. And I carried the Torah saying I come to see teachers and leaders. And they let me passed. And I found a man preaching about Jesus and I asked him to show me to Jesus' disciples. He was uncertain but he did and I saw Peter and the disciples. And Peter said Lias I know why you come. You come to know Jesus. Jesus talked with you in a dream and vision. And now that you became a man. Will you take of the Lord's Table? And I said Who is the Lord? And he said The Lord Jesus who died upon the cross for the remission of sin and was raised from the dead by his Father The Living God. And I fell to my knees and said I want to know the Lord. And Peter read me the rights and privilege. And that's how I became a man of Christ and I never looked back.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
The Boy who knew Jesus
The Romans were vicious. They were robbing us with taxes. They would take whatever they wanted. And they would leave us with the scratches. They were barbarians. And they were salvage. They claimed to be about justice but they weren't. They would use our laws to violate our customs. They would rule the people through religion. My mother and father were Jewish. And I was Jewish. We had to work day in and day out to make ends meet. And we had to obey the Roman Laws as well as the Jewish Laws. And we went to the synagogues every Sabbath to be good people. I remember the teachers were very harsh. And they did not tolerate disrespect. The children had to remain quiet along with the women. And we could not disturb the service otherwise we would face rejection or public lashing. My father watched me while my mother went into another room with the other women. And my father instructed me to be still and listen and watch and do likewise. And so I imitated my father and said what he said and did what he did. And I cheered when the men cheered. And I asked father afterwards what is the meaning of this since it was my first time. And he said Boy you are Jewish, you are from God's chosen people. We are Abraham's chosen seed. And we must stand before God each Sabbath to celebrate and worship Him like Abraham and the prophets. And I said Father if we are from Abraham's chosen seed then why do we suffer so much? Why do the Romans rule and we serve? And my father fell to his knee and held me saying Son there will be a day that we will be free. It is when the Messiah come and we will break the Romans hold. Even the prophets said so and I think it is time for you to start reading about the prophets. And he handed me my Torah and said Take the Word of God with you in your heart and learn. Memorize its words and teachings and you shall be great. You will know everything there is to know and God will bless you. Then he kiss me upon my forehead. And I ran to show my mother and my mother smiled and hug me. And that's how my journey started reading the Word of God, the Torah. And as I started learning that's when I learned of Jesus. Many students asked about him. And I was curious but I played like my father. And the teacher was stern and wondering about what the students were whispering but no one told Esia the teacher because they were afraid he would publicly called them out. And then my mother and father took me to Jerusalem and they wondered about the Jesus who was believed to be the Messiah how he healed so many and blessed so many. So at a fest, they were a distant watching him and my father put me upon his shoulders so I could see Jesus. And Jesus was wise, smart and kind. He was welcoming and when he spoke it was as if he was talking to me. So I got my father to put me down and I ran to Jesus. My father tried to stop me but Jesus signaled me to come. And there were many children and they came around Jesus. And Jesus pick me and held me like my father. And he said to his disciples Unless you come as a little child you cannot inherited the kingdom. And Jesus hug me and lift me high saying to such is the kingdom of God. And then he letted me go back to my parents. And I was so excited that day I felt loved and chosen. My father and mother tried to tell me not to tell and they said our leaders are unsure about Jesus and they may attack you in school. So we waited till after the Sabbath, and when I went to class the other students were excited but one of them told on me. And Esia the teacher publicly humiliated me and I ran out crying. I ran to my father's work and my father said It's okay Lias. You don't have to go anymore. You can follow me. And that's what I did while secretly praying to know Jesus.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
