J E Solomon

J E Solomon, a product of the Ghana Institute of Journalism, practised journalism in Ghana for many years. He contributed articles regularly to the Women’s Page of the "Daily Graphic", the nation’s foremost newspaper and also its sister weekly, "The Mirror", both national newspapers. In 1992, he won the national Media Features on Children Award with one of his feature articles. He wrote several poems and articles and was the author of a sensational short story – "An Inglorious Conspiracy", described by some Mirror readers as a masterpiece of a story that begged for continuation. Mr Solomon is currently a radiologic technologist with a New Jersey hospital.

J E Solomon January 27, 2010 January 27, 2010 Thoughts of a Native Child

Intentionally Random and Funny (2)

By J E Solomon Some people think God must be White Colored folks don’t think that’s right

J E Solomon January 23, 2010 January 23, 2010 Thoughts of a Native Child

The Flight

By J E Solomon It happened many times in the past in my sleep The first time it seemed as if I was dying

J E Solomon December 23, 2009 December 23, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

Of Things Worldly

By J E Solomon He beckons to me every time Ready to walk with me any time But the seductions of earthly life

J E Solomon November 29, 2009 November 29, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

Intentionally Random and Funny (1)

By J E Solomon Writing a rhyming poem can be real fun Sometimes it can give you a hard time So you are forced to use TYME for time

J E Solomon November 16, 2009 November 16, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

First Anniversary

All too soon this website, JESolomon.com, is a year old. It was started in November 2008 with

J E Solomon November 16, 2009 November 16, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

The Trouble With Old Age

By J E Solomon When you’re young and agile Vibrant, potent and virile

J E Solomon October 26, 2009 October 26, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

Day and Night

By J E Solomon The sun is up and high The sky blue and clear

J E Solomon October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

A lion, a thief, etc

By J E Solomon If you encounter a lion

J E Solomon October 13, 2009 October 13, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

I’ll rather be ….

By J E Solomon I’ll rather be a barber Than be a criminal lawyer

J E Solomon October 13, 2009 October 13, 2009 Thoughts of a Native Child

School in my days

By J E Solomon Elementary school in my days Was more of a menace for The intellectually less gifted Those that weren’t born smart And therefore lacked the mental sharpness Exhibited by other kids their ages. School in those days Was quite unlike these days It had no sympathy for …