Our unique teacher wit her unique ways, boy I tell you. She has us doing this, creating Wee World characters. This only furthers my point when I state that she is one of a kind. But of course this is nothing for me to complain about. I congratulate her style. She can teach you some things and still not be afraid to have some fun. And that's what I feel it's all about. So let's have fun. I modeled that pic you see a bit after me. However I did so with a bit of a more cartoon/casual type of grace. Imagine The Civilian as more than the citizen that walks the streets. No, this guy is a super hero beyond measure. One without a costume but still carries that role. Certainly that was the idea that ran through my head during the process of creating this. I took the hair out and all and gave a nice little afro puff. Now, wouldn't you say that's a nice little contribution? A wireless mic is held within my left hand with bottled water in the other. That was put there to contribute to a performance in which I wish to perfect. By far I'm speaking of open mic poetry. One day you all shall get to see (or read) some more of my material.
I'm sure you notice the background in which I placed on the picture, (did you not?) Monumental buildings and all seem to stand behind me along with trees and what not. It's sort of like I'm taking a nice little stroll in the park. Other than that imagery, who knows why I chose that background? I believe maybe it reminds me much of downtown D.C. That's a nice place I'd ride around. And all of this was set up in a way in which you realize the poetic value that I'm trying to lay down. Going on a stage (It doesn't have to be a stage really) just to express yourself says a lot to me. It says a lot about confidence without the ignorance of boasting. I'm not doing what I do so people can say "The Civilian is nice." No, I want to get people talking. I want to get people up and moving. I want to see them make a connection better with each other as they take the talents in which they are blessed with. You mash all of that together and you get a group of people who won't lazy out, but will press forth with change. I believe it can be done.
Someone told me that conversation is a lost art. I feel that needs to be brought back. It needs to be found within our lives. Can people just down and talk to each other? You go out on adventures with the words you use. Look at the attention brought to comedians, rappers, singers, even storytellers. It's all apart of a portrait that can continuously be contributed to. A picture never to be completed. The add-ons do not ruin this picture anyway. But It seems as though I may have strayed away from the original subject. We were talking about Wee World.
What I was trying to say since the beginning (which I could've said before I just let myself write my life away for a small moment) is that this is my Wee character, The Civilian. I have the same title as he, seeing as though he is supposed to represent me. Have fun looking at him, he's trying to master the ceremonialism.
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