The Emancipation (I Get From Love) of Angie (12/30)

On this very day, nineteen years ago The artist of my life, Mariah Carey released what many consider her comeback album The Emancipation of Mimi on the very same day my best friend and twin flame, Angela Giaimo became emancipated from childhood.

I have never been very spiritual. I'm not Ace of Base; I struggle to see the signs. And I'm unsure what I believe about this universe but here are some things I know coincide:

Mariah Carey and Angela Giaimo are both Aries.

Neither Mariah Carey nor Angela Giaimo have middle names.

Mariah became my favorite artist primarily because of lyrics and Angela and I first bonded over us both being lyrics girlies.

Like Mariah, Angela is an amazing writer and musically inclined.

I tried to get my ex-best friend that I nicknamed "MiMi" to use The Emancipation of Mimi as the theme for her 18th birthday,  just two months after Angela's 18th.

That same ex-best friend betrayed Angela, and her treachery brought Angela and I closer  because I was on her side, the correct side.

I never knew Mariah's album came out on Angela's birthday until today, the number of years later that is the same as my favorite number.

When it comes to Angela, It has never been a question that our connection is inherent. I would not scoff at the concept of it being ancestral and supernatural. And while I have no mystical gifts that will tell me she is pregnant the way her brujería informed her of Saviour's impending arrival, I can sense that it's by more than chance that she's tattooed on my spirit. And why I love Angela Giaimo with my whole soul, even more than I love Mariah Carey.

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In July of 2019 the DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team made it to the Brave New Voices Slam Semi-Finals held in Las Vegas, NV! Congratulations to them and The General: Black Rock Star Super Hero Patrick Washington - Internationally known and revered DMV Poet and Hip-Hop and Cultural Icon! bka Black Picasso of the POEM-CEES #blackrockstarsuperhero #chocolatecityrocks #washingtondc #poetry #artist #dcpoets #dmvpoet #dmvpoetry #dchiphop #dmvhiphop https://www.instagram.com/p/B1v5_uaBEMm/?igshid=crbgowfbhl0j

"Rain" written by your's truly ©️Alaze'The Poet 💪💕

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Yours truly will be in the building come get drunk on these Hennessy Jerk BBQ And Apple Crown baked Wings on a bed of pineapple salsa with Sweet yellow corn Hushpuppies! 😋Preorder Via cashapp @ $1chefkeke🤤 My specialty Sauces will be on demand at ⬇️ ENCORE OPEN MIC 🎤 🎼 Season 3- Season Finale’ ENCORE OPEN MIC Meets WET2019. Meet us at Congress Lounge on May 28, 2019. For the official launch of the ultimate Day Foam/Water Party, WET💦. Live performances by some of DMV’s rising talents. There will be ticket giveaways and more. Come out early to show your support. This episode will be epic. #dmv #dmvartist #dmvmusic #dmvpoet #dmvrapper #instagram #dmvrecordingartist #dmvopenmic #openmic #encoreopenmic3 #Music #food #dcfoods #instafollow #likeforlikes #photography #best #jerk #wings #tv #takomapark #maryland #gold #eat #radio #cheap #foody #chef #business #1chefkeke (at Takoma Park, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx6VT72F4SS/?igshid=kbl1k0houz5w

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Reposted from @dmvpoet - Like the Motown Revue, the Daydream Revue is a one of a kind collaboration between artists and musicans of all kinds! For only $10, you will experience the neo-soulful vibes of @urbancomplexdc 🎺🎤✨ Come be enriched with thought provoking poetry and soundz of @vocologydc. ✊🏽📢🔥if thats not enough pull up for a dose of nostalgia with the smooth harmonies @soundzofrnb,🎙️🌊👶 all backed by @daydreamusicdmv 💭🏁🥁⚕️🎹🎸!. Come shop with our vendors, LifestyleShiftTees, and Rox & Glitter!  And of course watch as the place transforms into an art gallery with live art from @cjtheartistdc!🖌️🖼️🎨 💭💭 D A Y D R E A M I N 💭💭 #livemusic #musictherapy #bass #drums #guitar #dcmusicians #dcmusicscene #poetry #jazz #funk #soul #congos #afrobeat #reggae #vendors #dmv #rnb #thursday #food #drink #peace #love #vibes #dopeart  #dreameventsdc #supporthedreamers #positivevibes #daydreamusicdc #dontmutedc #dmv https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-B2D3BSZV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6furlv23lpei

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Alexandria has a new poet Laureate! 🎉KaNikki Jakarta (@kanikki_j) began her three-year term earlier this month. She's the first African-American to hold the title. ⁣ ⁣ Meet her this Friday at 7 pm at the Durant Arts Center for "A Friendly Game of Slam." ⁣ ⁣ She will be joined by the 2019 DASHing Words in Motion poets: Renee Adams, Susan Clarke Behnke, Jillinda Jill Glenn, Devin Reese, Molly Rufus, and Yerusalem Work, as well as the previous poet laureate, Wendi Kaplan. Find their poems displayed inside the DASH (@dashbus_alexandria) buses and Trolleys in April and May. ⁣ ⁣ KaNikki is an award-winning performance poet who has toured the U.S. and United Kingdom. She has been writing for more than 26 years and active in the poetry scene for the last 17 years. She opened for Jill Scott, Raheem DaVaughn, and Lyfe Jennings. She’s written three works of fiction, two poetry collections, and published a poetry CD and a memoir. She also organized and/or hosted a number of open mics, workshops, award ceremonies, and conferences and takes particular interest in spotlighting the voices of women.⁣ ⁣ Trained in public relations and marketing, KaNikki uses her love of the written word to promote creative writing, reading literature, and poetry literacy. She’s an arts advocate and knows firsthand of poetry’s power to inspire, heal, and builds community. Jakarta dubs her brand of writing “real life fiction.” Though her writing may be based in fiction, it connects with the reality and lived experiences of her audience. ⁣ ⁣ Alexandria’s Poet Laureate program was reestablished in 2007. It seeks to promote appreciation of poetry as an art form, encourage creative writing and reading literature, and to promote literacy through poetry.⁣ ⁣ #artsALX #poetry #poetsofinstagram #alexandriava #dmvpoet ⁣ #instapoet #poetlaureate #nationalpoetrymonth http://bit.ly/2Zwm09S

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