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August 23, 2022

Speak to Me of My Mother, Who Was She by Jasmine Mans

As we get closer to September and the close of this year’s poetry contest, I will post more poems from other artists to help spark creativity. This year’s theme is Freedom, so we will focus on poems that have to do with that in some way. This one, “Speak to me of My Mother, Who… Continue reading

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August 18, 2022

Clothes by Kahlil Gibran

As we get closer to September and the close of this year’s poetry contest, I will post more poems from other artists to help spark creativity. This year’s theme is Freedom, so we will focus on poems that have to do with that in some way. Here’s a powerful one called “Clothes,” by Kahlil Gibran.… Continue reading

General Topics, Guest Poetry

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August 11, 2022

American History by Michael S. Harper

As we get closer to September and the close of this year’s poetry contest, I will post more poems from other artists to help spark creativity. I hope you will use them as a guide as you write your own. This year’s theme is Freedom, so we will focus on poems that are relatable to… Continue reading

Guest Poetry

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August 10, 2022

Caged Bird by Maya Angelou

As we get closer to September and the close of this year’s poetry contest, I will post more poems from other artists to help spark creativity. I hope you will use them as a guide as you write your own. This year’s theme is Freedom, so we will focus on poems that have to do… Continue reading

Guest Poetry

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August 9, 2022

Won’t You Celebrate with Me by Lucille Clifton

As we get closer to September and the close of this year’s poetry contest, I will post more poems from other artists to help spark creativity. This year’s theme is Freedom, so we will focus on poems that have to do with that. This first one is called “Won’t You Celebrate with Me,” by Lucille… Continue reading

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May 16, 2022

Ransom Note For my Fallopian Tube Back

leavea fresh caesar salada bear huga tall glass of Merlotthe trutha 90s R&B CDfour normal periodsprayersand a handwritten poemby my bedsideby the nextnew moon. PS: Breaking the Silence part two is up tomorrow. Be sure you have read part one for the backstory. PPS. I am back on YouTube. Subscribe here. Also, be sure to… Continue reading

Poetry, YouTube

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April 14, 2022

He Looked Like a Lifetime Supply

He looked like a lifetime supply of confidenceblack-gold wrapped in a Hershey’s kisslike his soul had stretched up to the sunthis melanin-plated skinWhen he shined, we were all shadeSweat looked like honey drippingfrom his browforming sweet golden poolsLook too closely, and he starts to looklike a lighteninghis eyes two backpacks full of moonand we scatter… Continue reading

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