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I was wrong not to listen to my intuition when I was with you.
I wanted to trust you. I wanted a future for us, a future with you.
But you hid behind a mask, and your smile, your affection, were never truly mine.
When I thought I had you, when I believed your heart had given itself to me, I was deceiving myself, and I was disappointed.
You waited so long to reveal your true self to me. Your heart was never surrendered.
I was patient, hoping you would change, hoping the person I thought you were was not truly you.
But when I finally discovered who you were, I had already surrendered my passion, my emotions, my vulnerability to you.
You were never walking this journey with me. I was by myself, all alone, lost in a love that was never mine, lost in emotions that were never exchanged, lost in a future that will never be.
I was pleased to write a review of an extremely important book in Haitian Revolutionary Studies scholarship. My review has been published in the Journal of Haitian Studies (32.1 issue).
Crystal Eddins, “Rituals, Runaways, and the Haitian Revolution: Collective Action in the African Diaspora” (Cambridge University Press, 2022)
They sent this to me for participating in the forum on peace and peacemaking in Haiti and the Caribbean. It’s always good to be recognized for our work that contributes to a better future for humanity and human flourishing.
Peace is for everyone, and it should be our collective vocation and pursuit.
Jean-Paul Sartre’s visit to Port-au-Prince, 1949. From left to right: Léon Laleau, Dolorès Vanetti, Félix Morisseau-Leroy, René Bélance, Jean F. Brierre, Jean-Paul Sartre, Anthony Lespès, and finally René Piquion. Photo by Frankie Morone. CIDIHCA collection, courtesy of Marilène Phipps-Kettlewell. Source:
How Can Religious Communities Build a Culture of Peace and Nonkilling? Ki Jan Kominote Relijye yo Ka Bati yon Kilti Lapè ak Pa Touye Moun?
Nou envite w patisipe nan yon gwo panel diskisyon avèk espesyalis ak lidè relijye ki gen bon konesans ak anpil eksperyans nan domèn nan. Objektif konferans sa a se eksplore fason kominote relijye yo kapab kontribye nan bati lapè, ranfòse tèt ansanm nan sosyete a, epi ede transfòme konfli san vyolans nan peyi Dayiti ak nan Karayib la.
Ayiti ap kontinye ap fè fas ak gwo pwoblèm sosyal, politik, ekonomik ak sekirite ki gen gwo konsekans sou lavi chak jou. Pwoblèm sa yo ap fè konfyans moun genyen youn nan lòt vin pi fèb, epi yo afekte relasyon nan mitan kominote yo. Kominote relijye yo toujou pami fòs ki gen plis enfliyans nan sosyete a. Yo kapab jwe yon gwo wòl nan ankouraje lapè, retabli konfyans epi fè moun jwenn espwa ankò.
Panelis yo: Rev. Dieupie Chérubin: Ansyen Senatè Ayisyen Dr. Déus Deronneth, Ph.D.: Ansyen Depite Ayisyen; Gouvènans, Ekonomi & Relijyon Dr. Marc Junior Frère, Ph.D.: Teyoloji & Edikasyon Josué Loyer: Etid sou Lapè & Rezolisyon Konfli Rev. Genor Zamor: Teyoloji & Edikasyon Dr. Celucien Joseph, Ph.D.: Literati Ameriken & Relijyon Dat: Samdi, 5 septanm Lè: 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Lè Lès, EST) Fòma: Vityèl (Zoom), avèk entèpretasyon an dirèk Kreyòl Ayisyen ⇄ Anglè Òganize pa: HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) & Caribbean Center for Nonkilling, Peace, and Conflict Studies (CCNPCS)
Patnè: Center for Global Nonkilling (CGNK) Institut de Gestion, Gouvernance et Études Politiques (IGGEP) Latin American and Caribbean Working Group (LACWG) nan Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
You are invited to join an engaging panel discussion with distinguished scholars and faith leaders, exploring how religious communities can contribute to peacebuilding, social cohesion, and nonviolent conflict transformation in Haiti and the Caribbean.
Haiti continues to face social, political, economic, and security challenges that affect daily life, strain social trust, and test relationships across communities. Religious communities remain among the most influential forces capable of shaping peace and restoring hope.
Featuring: Rev. Dieupie Chérubin: Former Haitian Senator Dr. Déus Deronneth, Ph.D.: Former Haitian Representative; Governance, Economics & Religion Dr. Marc Junior Frère, Ph.D.: Theology & Education Josué Loyer: Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies Rev. Genor Zamor: Theology & Education Dr. Celucien Joseph, Ph.D.: American Literature & Religion Date: Saturday, September 5 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST Format: Virtual (Zoom), with live Haitian Creole ⇄ English interpretation
Hosted by: HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) & Caribbean Center for Nonkilling, Peace, and Conflict Studies (CCNPCS)
You are invited to join an engaging panel discussion with distinguished scholars and faith leaders, exploring how religious communities can contribute to peacebuilding, social cohesion, and nonviolent conflict transformation in Haiti and the Caribbean.
Haiti continues to face social, political, economic, and security challenges that affect daily life, strain social trust, and test relationships across communities. Religious communities remain among the most influential forces capable of shaping peace and restoring hope.
Featuring:
Rev. Dieupie Chérubin: Former Haitian Senator
Dr. Déus Deronneth, Ph.D.: Former Haitian Representative; Governance, Economics & Religionaa
Dr. Marc Junior Frère, Ph.D.: Theology & Education
Josué Loyer: Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies
Rev. Genor Zamor: Theology & Education
Dr. Celucien Joseph, Ph.D.: American Literature & Religion
Date: Saturday, September 5 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST
He watched her from a distance, sleeping on a lost love for years, afraid to wake and discover the possibility of a new start.
He pursued her with a secret kiss, a gentle smile she couldn’t resist. He kissed her fully, passionately, and something inside her began to glow.
The panic of love, the thought of surrendering herself, slowly faded away. His commitment brought clarity, instilling confidence in her to let love triumph.
Two hearts, once guarded, now held tightly to each other.
They held on until the end, through every fear, every moment of uncertainty, every moment of doubt, every storm that tried to weaken their passion.
Nothing could break their bond, for they had finally found the courage to say, “We do,” and a rose blossomed: a symbol of enduring love in the springtime of their souls.
