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July 20, 2017

Queasy

Change is a sickly feeling a nervous-like anxiety fear of the unknown beckoning for patience to wear itself thin stomach fluids swirl in the belly of futures unknown and yet I know the power of self-examination of mirrors and of light will require me to change or let go completely to strengthen and to… Continue reading

Poetry

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July 11, 2017

On Sacred Ground

We planted songs In cotton fields Backs bent down On our toes, our heels Our voices prayed When we could not We planted songs on sacred ground. Hope sprang from the callus on our thumbs Watched as Massa sold our sons Packed up freedom in the Mississippi dirt Moved up North where pain wasn’t hurt… Continue reading

Poetry

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July 2, 2017

Poetry Contest Reminder: Closing July 19, 2017

As you all know, I am running my first ever poetry contest in honor of my upcoming release Renaissance: The Nora White Story (Book One) which features poetry and is available now for eBook preorders. Click Here to order at the low price of $1.99 before the price goes up on July 15th. This book… Continue reading

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June 19, 2017

ANNOUNCING: Yecheilyah’s 1st Annual Poetry Contest

Calling ALL Poets!! I am hosting my first poetry contest on Colleen’s blog. Stop through for details. (Yes, you can win prizes!) Continue reading

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June 13, 2017

Jezebel

She is manipulation like time told backwards Even the strongest think they’ve escaped her But she tap dances on their lips And she impales their language With their slave master’s mentality She is Judas Sticking her hands in the cup of your salvation She’ll take you From light to darkness From the daylight to those… Continue reading

Poetry

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May 31, 2017

Truth

Truth is not debatable for integrity defends itself it is not held captive to the dogma of religion or held bondage within the framework of theology it is not trapped inside the walls of College classrooms, or oppressed by the lips of Baptist ministers, It wears no stars of David Sings no Islamic melodies Truth… Continue reading

Poetry

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May 5, 2017

My Poems on Soundcloud

I am back on Soundcloud and am in the process of uploading audio poetry of the poems I’ve published to this blog. Follow me HERE and listen to the poems that you’ve already liked and loved. This is also my opportunity to introduce my voice to those of you who have never heard me speak.… Continue reading

Poetry

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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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.