Author Casey S. Bell

  To College or Not to College Pt. 5 To College or Not to College Part Five GET A JOB There are many jobs that do not require a college degree. And that job could lead to a life long career. With promotions you can start out as an associate and end up the general manager or even an owner of a franchise. It has happened many times in America so it is possible. It takes time and patience (all good things do), but it is still possible. You can also go to career fairs. Even without a college degree you can receive a good job at a career fair. Especially if you have a good resume with certifications and volunteering (we discussed those things already. I hope you remember) TRAVEL If you were smart enough to save for college or your parent’s were then you have the money. Take a year off from schooling (right after high school) and travel. Either in your country (from state to state) or outside (you’ll need a passport) from country to country. Not only will you see and experience things, p...

  DANCE AGAIN   When I was a child, I would dance I'd dance every time I had the chance I did not care who would see me It was me I was not afraid to be I'd dance to Gospel, country, reggae or hip hop Disco, Electronic, Latin, or bebop I dance anywhere, it really didn't matter Until my self-esteem, my peers did shatter They would criticize, laugh, and joke My confidence in me now was broke I'd hear the music and would want to move But I would hear their laughs and ignore the groove There was a time I would dance and not care But now dance in public I wouldn't dare I noticed my life was not the same Dull, boring, and full of shame I would try to return to the mind of a child But it just seemed too weird, crazy and wild But today as I sit here and wonder Why did I allow them to still my thunder? I have lost me in the midst of my peers They have installed in me unwanted fears With a renewed mind I have decided to recover ...

 The Morning is Rising (Song) The morning is rising There is no more darkness I can see the sun is going to shine forever It’s going to take some time A lot of work, tears, and sweat But I know this will be The morning is rising   The morning is rising The darkness is peeling away I believe the sun will shine forever It’s going to take some time A lot of work, tears, and sweat But I know it has to be The morning is rising   I won’t wait for you for this change I will stand and be the change And when the times get rough I will remember to love And remember with love the darkness will die And the sun will surely rise The morning is rising   Step in the light Walk in the light Live in the light   I won’t wait for you for this change I will stand and be the change And when the times get rough I will remember to love And remember with love the darkness will die And the sun will surely rise The mornin...

  ADVANCEMENT   I see thy water slide down thou brow And I simply wonder why and how How shall thou be anxious and uptight? How shall thou be nervous and pale white? Calm thyself and be undisturbed There is no reason to be perturbed Calm thyself at once and be at peace Thy sweat, thy shaking thou must surely cease For I have come to bring you good tidings and joy Just like a toy brings to a little school boy For thy employment you will surely keep Like a good shepherd who leads his sheep Thy have shown me you are ready to lead From my smile and my tone, I am sure you can read This briefing I have summoned is no concern For a raise and promotion, you have more than earned So, congratulations to you on such a great job Don’t let this go to your head and become a snob.     From “Poems from the Other Side,” by Casey Bell   http://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html

  How to Make America Great?   Whites, end bigotry and racism Men, end unequal pay and sexism Blacks, end the bloods and the crips Women, end back-biting and back-lips Church, end molestation and condemnation State, end desolation and segregation Politicians, love people not money, speak truth not lies Citizens, self-educate and be wise Teachers, give us life skills not unwanted information Police, no more abuse and violation Muslims end hatred and Isis Christians, don’t be self-righteous Doctors, start curing stop killing President, stop the blood spilling If we all fix ourselves The country will fix itself.   From “Poems from the Other Side,” by Casey Bell   http://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html  

You Are Beautiful is a wonderful children's book. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone else wanting to help the self-esteem of a child, this book is for you. https://www.authorcaseybell.com/ucbseries.html #Childrensbooks  

  GET ANOTHER   Well he left you High and dry And now all you Can do is cry Girl, get up On your behind And get another There are many Fish in the sea Birds in the air And cats on the land So wipe those tears And get your swimming gear Your air gear And walking gear And simply get another   POEM FROM “POEMS FROM THE OTHER SIDE”   https://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html?page=1&pageSize=4  

  To College or Not to College. Pt 4 To College or Not to College Part Four NOT TO COLLEGE So many people are under the wrong impression (the lie) that college is the only road to success. It is not the only road it is one road and not the best road (depending on your profession). This section of the book will give you your options that have always existed, but because you refused to research you didn’t know (I hope you’re getting the point of the importance of research). As said earlier education is NOT expensive, college is expensive, but only one type of education NOT the only. You will now see your many different options, which again depending on what you want to do are much better options than college. TRADE SCHOOL Trade schools offer training in a specific training in a wide variety of skilled careers. The cool thing about these schools is they don’t waste your time teaching you a bunch of stuff you will never use at work. They won’t ask you when Peter and Paul will be meetin...

  BIRDS DO WHY NOT US   Cardinals, canaries, blue jays, and pigeons Penguins, ostriches, ducks, and geese Robins, pelicans, turkeys, and chickens Swans, flamingos, storks, and owls Parrots, eagles, hawks, and buzzards Crows, seagulls, herons, and peacocks Falcons, sparrows, doves, and cuckoos There are so many birds so many species So many colors so many shapes So many sizes some with feathers others with none And still they live in harmony No hating no demeaning no talking down They have accepted their beauty And those of other birds They do not feather shame each other Some fly and some do not They do not believe one is better If birds can be beautiful and wonderful As diverse as they are Why cannot humans see the same? Just as birds come in different shapes Sizes and colors Humans do as well and still Are beautiful Like the crane, the passerine, and the sandpiper There is no human more important better More superior ...

  NO JOB   I would climb mountains for you I would walk down valleys too I would fly the airs with the birds and bees I would swim the oceans with the fish with ease I would buy the moon and the sun I would stop bullets shooting from a gun I would stop a moving train with my bare hands And cause it to rain on these dry lands I would cry you a river when you go away No matter the weather it’s here I will stay I would crawl underground to find you the best gold And fly above the highest heights for stories untold I would work hard to buy you the fastest car And find you the best liquor from the bestest bar I’d get autographs from the greatest athletes And buy their shoes and put them on your feet I’d make you the biggest dinner with potatoes and steak And for dessert I would bake you the sweetest cake I will defend you and protect you from every dirty cop And in the courtroom, I’ll get a lawyer that just won’t stop I’ll bare your child...

COMPLAINERS LAMENT   You’ve cried about the rain You whined about the drought You’ve whine when it is cold You’ve cry when it is hot There is no satisfying you You’re a spoiled brat You’ve cried about the food You’ve whined about the hunger You’ve whined about the water You’ve cried about the thirst There is no satisfying you You’re a spoiled brat You complain about the problem You complain about the solution You complained when they stayed the same You complained when they made the change There is no satisfying you You’re a spoiled brat You complain about the spring weeds You complain about the autumn leaves You complained about the winter snow You complained about the summer bees There is no satisfying you You’re a spoiled brat Satisfaction, thanksgiving Gratefulness and appreciation Can never seem to be near you You reject them every night You reject them every day There is no satisfying you You’re a spoiled brat ...

TAKE IT EASY   Slow down Take it easy What’s the rush? What’s the hurry? Chill it down Play it cool Get up early To have the time To take it easy No need to rush No need to hurry All that rush Will add the stress And even worry So be cool Be smooth Take some time To comfort and soothe If you’re in a car No need to speed Slow down now Or you’ll have a cow Be cool and easy Don’t be a fool be breezy Slow down Take it easy What’s the rush? What’s the hurry? No need to rush Just take it easy From "Poems from the Other Side" http://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html  

Milagros, Lazar, and Kotinga. Who are these people and what do they have to do with #gunviolence, #unequalpay, and #sexualassault? Check out the Wishing Bottle https://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/the-wishing-bottle/paperback/product-23663489.html #bookcommunity #BookClub #wishingbottle #fiction #fantasy   

DANCE WITH ME   Get on the floor Cut this rug Boogie on down Bust a move Party down Shake your booty Strut your stuff Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba Zamba, Paso Doble, Jive Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Rumba, Bachata Bomba, Plena, Tango, Waltz Fox-trot, Breakaway, Charleston , and Lindy Hop Swing, Tap, Jitterbug Stroll, Hand Jive, Madison Swim, Mashed Potato, Twist, Frug Watusi, Shake, Hitchhike, Pony, Chicken Bump, The Hustle, Get Electric, Macarena Vogue it, Fly it, Do the monkey Bus stop, Robot, Be a cool jerk Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Liturgical Don’t be a wall flower You have the power Get on this floor And move with style However you Seem to do It’s okay Just go and sway Left right 1 and 2 I wanna have some fun With you So let’s dance. From "Poems from the Other Side" http://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html  

  To College or Not to College. Pt 3 To College or Not to College Part Three CHOOSING A MAJOR This is the most difficult thing to do. I will tell you why. Not only me, but people I know went to college, graduated, and then became successful in a completely different field. The field they are working in now has nothing to do with their degree and they have chosen to NOT get a degree in the field they are in. So, it’s as if time and money was wasted. I honestly cannot help you in this field. The only thing I can say is start volunteering in the community (churches, food banks, theatre companies, thrift shops, sports leagues, girl/boy scouts, etc.) around the age of 13–18. In volunteering you will find gifts and talents you did not know you had. And in finding them you will more than likely find what you want to do (which will be different from what you thought you wanted to do prior to volunteering). I know this may sound wrong, but that’s how I found out what I really wanted. READ F...

SOW AND REAP People call her Karma And I called her not Yet she appeared at my door Reminding me of what I have done In my forgetful past Maybe I did call her She is here I didn’t realize the magnitude Of plants that would grow From my little seeds My seeds of ugly My seeds of awfulness I try to be angry with What she has brought me But I am reminded Only a hypocrite is angry With his harvest So I humble myself And take my memories Of my poorly planted seeds And find those who are awaiting My apologies As difficult as it seems I find the strength The courage And the discipline To speak my sorries And mend broken Hearts, minds, and souls And as I atone I find myself less Angry at the harvest Karma Has brought me From "Poems from the Other Side" http://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html  

IF I HAD A PENNY   If I had a penny for every time, I wanted to slap you I would be wealthier than gold, land, and oil Why must you be so annoying? Can’t you see it is not flattering? Your words are so condescending Arrogant and immature Your actions are selfish Self-centered and egotistic You spend your time complaining Down-talking, never uplifting And your pessimistic ways make me wonder Why do you live? Is your self-hatred strong enough to tear hearts? Do you even realize how awful you are? If I had a penny for every time, I wanted to slap you I’d have enough to bury you Deep in a mountain of coins To make you realize how irritating you are Do you even hear me now? Or do you think this is for someone else? If I had a penny for every time, I wanted to slap you I could travel the world Far enough to get away from you From "Poems from the Other Side" http://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/produc...

 

I was featured in a local newspaper some years ago.  

"Buried Lies, Surface" http://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/buried-lies-surface/paperback/product-21917277.html Matthew Jacobs returns to the town he grew up in after ten years of abruptly leaving it. He returns on a dream that every lie about him will be revealed and the truth will prevail. His return does not make his dream come true; however, an incident that could have been prevented is what finally sets him free from all lies. Take a journey with Matthew and his friends as we find out what is truth and was is false.  

 

  To College or Not to College. Pt2 To College or Not to College Part Two TO COLLEGE There are a few professions where having a college degree is required by law. Any field in the medical fields (doctor, nurse, etc), teachers, professors, lawyers, psychologist, certain counseling fields, and many others. If you are aware of what you want to do with your life research and see if you are required a degree. If the answer is yes, unless you want to be in prison than go to college. For those who realize no law states they need a degree than go to the second section, if you do not find another option you want to take than come back to section one. READ FULL PART TWO HERE

 

  THE GEESE FROM CANADA   The chicken crossed the road To show the deer it could be done Successfully without being hit Unfortunately, the deer Was not paying attention However, the Canadian geese was attentive She taught her family and friends How to successfully cross the street Which is why today the Canadian geese Can cross the street Better than the deer The chicken And unfortunately, the human   POEM FROM “POEMS FROM THE OTHER SIDE”   https://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html?page=1&pageSize=4  

 

  127   A hundred and Twenty-Seven And she is finally dead What took so long? Why live this long? What else is there to see? What else is there to do? My great, great, great Great mama has finally Went to see Jesus And I am elated She has left me Money and land   POEM FROM “POEMS FROM THE OTHER SIDE”   https://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html?page=1&pageSize=4

 #StephanieDane #Stephanie #books #teens #tweens #highschool #summerreading #reading #ebook #teenfiction #fiction #teensbooks https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Stephanie-Dane-Casey-Bell/dp/1435724690/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267138116&sr=8-5 In High Schools across the country, students' dropout rates soar as high as 50 percent. Literacy levels are at an all-time low. After decades of false promises by the school system, parents are still demanding educational equality, blaming the school system for their child not excelling academically and not realizing what students face while trying to obtain a good & thorough education. The Diary of Stephanie Dane examines the impact students' deal with in school and challenges parents, and the community to respond. Casey Bell, playwright and author of The House on Atticus Lane and Maria's Troupe has unmasked a list of issues our teenagers are often asked to participate in or be a part of while attending high school su...

  LOVE IS   Love is massaging the backs of those who stabbed yours. Love is giving sun to those who shade you Love is lifting the people up who took you down Love is speaking kindly to those who gossiped and rumored Love is praising those who criticized you Love is complementing those who condemned you Love is smiling at those who frown at you Love is laughing with those who have laughed at you Love is hugging those who dream of strangling you Love is giving love to those who gave you hate Love is not an emotion It is an action you choose to execute in the midst of hate.     POEM FROM “POEMS FROM THE OTHER SIDE”   https://www.lulu.com/shop/casey-bell/poems-from-the-other-side/paperback/product-24161387.html?page=1&pageSize=4

  To College or Not to College. Pt 1 To College or Not to College Part One TO COLLEGE OR NOT TO COLLEGE POEM To College or Not to College that is the question To be educated in debt or to self-educate for free To trade, militate, or entrepreneut To invent, create, or to compute To buy expensive college books or to take out free library books To College or Not to College which do I choose? READ FULL PART ONE HERE

 

  In Conversation With… author Casey Bell Friday May 22, 2020  My guest is author Casey Bell. And he's quite a prolific author with 22 books to his credit! To date, Casey has authored two Young Adult, three general fiction, and three non-fiction books, two short stories, one horror book, one book of poetry, five children's books, one book of collection of art, and four Word Search books. Besides writing books, Casey is also a playwright, graphic designer, fine artist, and fashion designer. For more about Casey and his work, visit his  author website ,  personal website  and his  ReadyWriter Company website . You can also follow him on  Twitter  and  Facebook  and  Books to Read on Tumblr . In this interview, Casey and I talk about his book,  Essays from Dysfunctional Families: Literary Betrayal , his writing process, and the next project he's working on. Casey also shares his pathway to becoming a writer, what stimulates his cr...