poems
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Call for Submissions: Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest 2026
Greetings, Esteemed Poets! Happy Poetry Month!! We are pleased to announce that this year’s poetry contest is now open! Submissions will remain open until June 1, 2026. Entry: Email Subscription (Free)* *If you are already subscribed, you can skip this step. Theme: “What We’re Carrying Now.” This year’s theme centers on personal loss, collective memory,… Continue reading
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Ain’t No Red Carpet for the Prophet
We quote Martin with a rhythm that swells the chest. Malcolm’s words hum with power. Assata’s taste like survival. Garvey’s comes out like a storm breaking over the sea. Lumumba’s booms like djembe drums. Angela’s words convince the tongue it is brave. But no one applauds the silence that follows a truth told too clearly… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews -Cancer Courts My Mother by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
Title: Cancer Courts My Mother Author: LindaAnn LoSchiavo Publisher: Prolific Pulse Press LLC Genre: Contemporary Poetry, Death, Grief, and Loss Poetry Published: November 7, 2025 Pages: 40 pages We live in a society with a rule we’re never taught, but somehow already know: you do not speak ill of your mother. Mothers are indeed sacred, but… Continue reading
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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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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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Poetry Contest Gear and Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest this year. We will announce the semi-finalists on Friday, December 20, 2024. In the meantime, the contest hoodies and t-shirts are now available on the website! Your support helps us keep this contest going year after year and keep it free to enter! They are comfy,… Continue reading
