Pieces
^he beginning of my journey toward
becoming cultured ani refineo began
as J stepped into college life; but the
cultivation of my dpires, my fears;
my passions come from the lessons he
taught me. 7rom our conversation. J
became intrigued. This was so differ-
ent. His views are so solid. He
believed in what he said, hie said
what he meant. Hty initial reaction
caused me to close my eyes and open
myself to a new way of seeing.
Coming in contact with him was like an electric shock stimu
lating me in different degrees but never missing one area. 'He
frobed my mind with questions that J have never been asked
before, and J'd often contemplate about the impact he has had
on my life. J'm not sure if J modeled my actions after him
but J do know that he opened me up to a new way of looking
at things. He explored my mind with such intensity that J
never doubted a word of what he spoke or second-guessed any
of his actions. J waited anxiously to hear him. J was on edge
lor the next words of wisdom he chose to manifest. Ciut you
know, it was almost perfect because each time he would tell
me just enough to form my own opinions.
Hf journeyei ieep into my soul but J’m not sure if he ever
(Pieces of him are still there.
Iboni Staton
Junior
Afro-American Studies
19
Black Ink