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September 30, 2022

Yecheilyah’s Annual Poetry Contest: Closing for Submissions Midnight!

First, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the Florida fam and anyone in the eye of the storm or who has been affected by Hurricane Ian in any way. https://www.yecheilyahsannualpoetrycontest.org/ Today is the day!! If you want a shot at winning one of the top four slots for this year’s poetry contest, be… Continue reading

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June 20, 2022

Joy

Call it prayerCall it sacredCall these words a psalma songsingSurrender to serenityLet the ecstasy of excitemententer your heartand nourish you in placesyour pride won’t let you admitstill hurtHowever, you mustHowever, you willin the quiet blooming of the soulfindyourjoy 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

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April 1, 2022

Happy National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month. Details on Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest are pending. For now, here are some of my favorite quotes. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou “If I didn’t define… Continue reading

Poetry

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September 17, 2021

Yecheilyah’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest Grand Prize Winner 2021: Tiffany James

Introducing Our Grand Prize Winner Tiffany James Instagram: ncouragetouch Please, tell us what inspired your poem. I saw the competition pop up on my IG thread, and the theme of love caught my eye immediately. Being that I am a woman known for always speaking about love and pride myself in how I love people,… Continue reading

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September 16, 2021

Yecheilyah’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest Winners 2021: Jasmina Jammison

Introducing Jasmina Jammison Instagram: jillrxse Please, tell us what inspired your poem. I wanted to challenge myself with this poem. I have a love for Greek Mythology that I wanted to incorporate into it. But that is just a part of it. My main inspiration was my current relationship. I’ve learned patience and communication, which… Continue reading

Poetry

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September 15, 2021

Yecheilyah’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest Winners 2021: Dondi A. Springer

Introducing Dondi A. Springer Instagram: napalmjax Please, tell us what inspired your poem. My inspiration for this poem was really the essence of life itself. Without love, there is no life. Hmm. I like that! What do you love most about poetry? I love the wordplay, how you can paint a picture, tell a story,… 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.