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March 8, 2019

Courage

How dramatic the transformation is when I turn lioness how dangerous courage is how beautiful too how tingly the feeling when you throw caution to the wind when an introvert speaks you know that little mustard seed’s got a fire how revolutionary to be humble in spirit, but courageous in character. The weight of this… Continue reading

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January 8, 2019

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews: /’NAKEED/: a bare soul by Shequila Knighten

Title: /’NAKEED/:…a bare soul Author: Shequila Knighten Genre: Poetry Published: November 1, 2018 ASIN: B07K3YDKS9 Pages: 111 A remarkable poet, Shequila Knighten’s collection of love poems, /NAKEED/: a bare soul, chronicles her quest to find her true self. When you first read these poems, you might incorrectly believe that they are mostly about a woman’s relationship with… Continue reading

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October 17, 2018

Grief

it came in waves today grief did the sound of Yolanda Adams opening her heart did it I was wrong to listen her voice was a gun her lyrics, a trigger me, the victim she was thunder my tears rain Yolanda knows I can’t listen to that song it hoola hooped on the radio… Continue reading

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September 18, 2018

YouTube: New Poem Added! Listen to “Cheap” #Poetry #SpokenWord

This started out as something I wrote for myself. It wasn’t necessarily a poem. But I decided to turn it into something for you as well. I rewrote it in third person instead of first person. Do not be cheap with yourself. Know your worth. Know your value. Be you. Love you. Continue reading

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September 10, 2018

I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour – Day Six

Originally posted on When Angels Fly: I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour – Day Six Monday, September 10, 2018 @ 1:00p EST Bio. Yecheilyah (e-SEE-li-yah, affectionately nicknamed EC) is an Author, Blogger, and Poet and lives in Marietta, GA with her wonderful husband. She has been writing poetry since she was twelve years old and… Continue reading

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August 25, 2018

Poet Spotlight: Nailah Shami | Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest 2018

This week we are spotlighting the winners of the 2nd Annual Poetry Contest! Today, you’ll get to meet the poets and read their poems. Let’s dive right in with our 2nd Place winner. Introducing Nailah Shami Nailah Shami is the author of two non-fiction books: Taking the High Road: How to Cope Your Ex Husband,… Continue reading

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August 23, 2018

Poet Spotlight: Nia Elise |Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest 2018

This week we are spotlighting the winners of the 2nd Annual Poetry Contest! Today, you’ll get to meet the poets and read their poems. Let’s dive right in with our 3rd Place winner. INTRODUCING NIA ELISE Nia Elise is a 41-year-old single mom of two beautiful girls. She currently resides in Covington, Ga after relocating… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.