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Echoes of Influence
I love Maya Angelou’s poetry, but it is not what drew me to her. What drew me to Angelou first was her story. When I read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and discovered she had also written other collections of autobiographies, I was delighted by her strength and how it came out in… Continue reading
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This Morning’s Coffee
This coffee tastes like simplicity and intimacy. Like slowing down in a world where grind culture’s got us in a headlock. This coffee tastes like my eyes on him and not the clock. It tastes like listening with intention, like people watching, and fresh coffee beans roasted just for me. This morning’s coffee tastes like… Continue reading
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You Are Missing Out
“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.” – Maya Angelou I am excited to have reached my substack goal of having the first ten subscribers! Actually, I have eleven, so I have… Continue reading
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So, What’s Tea?
I take a slow, measured sip of my coffee, savoring both the drink and the moment before exhaling softly. “Now that you have your mug and are snug like a bug in a rug, here’s what I’ve been up to lately…” February has been full, starting with Hubby and I celebrating our fifteenth marriage anniversary… Continue reading
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If We Were Having Coffee Right Now
Please, come in! I know it’s been a while since we last spoke. Here, let me get your coat. Shake the chill from your bones and leave the weight of the world at the door. Speaking of the door, there is a shoe rack next to you. Go ahead and remove your shoes. I have… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight: Deep Thought the Lyricist
Today, we are spotlighting the winners of our 2024 poetry contest! Next is Arsenio Sorrell, better known in these poetic streets as Deep Thought the Lyricist! I met Deep on Clubhouse back when we were in these COVID trenches, and after hearing him speak, I followed him and some other dope poets on Instagram. About… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight: Dondi Springer
Today, we continue spotlighting the winners of our 2024 poetry contest! Next up is my good brother, Dondi Springer! D.A. Springer walks between worlds as a poet-philosopher and visionary, weaving introspective verse and transformative wisdom into a tapestry of awakening. As a creator, D.A. Springer crafts portals of possibility where personal revelation meets universal truth.… Continue reading
