Author: Ama

Ama Danesi is an author, storyteller, and financial strategist. A self-proclaimed witness to what's possible when stubborn optimism is a core strategy, she holds an MBA and an M.A. in Humanities, and has worked in banking and management in corporate Nigeria and the U.S. She's written an anthology of diaspora stories, "Artificially Flavored Layers," and her upcoming debut children's book, "Mayen and the Unexpected Gift," is part of the Mayen Creative Series. Ama enjoys her family and life in beautiful, sunny California, and she blogs at amadanesi.com.
About Poetry

Virtual Poets Society

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Move! That was all I needed to hear and I tossed my heap of excuses aside and sat at my keyboard, turned off the distracting DVR recorded episode of "Bun Heads" and typed the first poem for my application packet to the Virtual Poets workshop of the University of Iowa's International Writing Program: Day Shift at… Continue reading Virtual Poets Society

Women..we kind of run this thing!
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Women..we kind of run this thing!

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There is a severe dearth of grown-ups in homes, in politics, in the workplace..except of course, when a woman is in charge. In American politics, we have the men, all up in the uterus, still having no clue, what goes on in there. The fact that these governors, representatives and senators safely incubated in one for about… Continue reading Women..we kind of run this thing!

Real Life · Shorts

Don’t take the Mark When You Wake Up

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Are you counting on your good deeds? Don't hold your breath! If God is the Guy up there, Dude and not Father, or you don't believe or care that He exists or you think Jesus was a good man or prophet and a curse word to make a point,  you are not alone. It's hard to walk… Continue reading Don’t take the Mark When You Wake Up

Shorts · Writing

Query Ready

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I am holding on to this truth that .."my gift makes room for me and brings me before great men and women..." (Prov. 18 v 16 paraphrased) Everyone has a calling, a purpose and sometimes, even when you know exactly what it is, the realization and embrace of our dreams takes longer than anticipated, because it's… Continue reading Query Ready

Pale Colored Shoes
Real Life · Writing

Pale Colored Shoes

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I walked into my favorite DSW Shoe store at the Northridge Mall, with a very specific agenda to get new shoes -  black pumps for work. They had to have sturdy two or three-inch heels and be comfortable, as my job involves a bit of walking. After about two hours of browsing up and down aisles… Continue reading Pale Colored Shoes