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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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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight: Dondi Springer
Today, we continue spotlighting the winners of our 2024 poetry contest! Next up is my good brother, Dondi Springer! D.A. Springer walks between worlds as a poet-philosopher and visionary, weaving introspective verse and transformative wisdom into a tapestry of awakening. As a creator, D.A. Springer crafts portals of possibility where personal revelation meets universal truth.… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Finalists Revealed
Introducing Our 2024 Poetry Contest Finalists and Prize Package Winners! I am so incredibly proud of this year’s winners! Please help me congratulate these fantastic poets, who are now winners of Yecheilyah’s Annual Poetry Contest, Season 7! Her Journey to Joyby Trevita Johnson Hope Moon, Joyful Skiesby Arsenio M. Sorrell, aka Deep Thought the Lyricist… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Semi-Finalists
There was not a single poem I did not personally enjoy. Everyone contributed something distinct while also teaching us something. The variety and ingenuity, from visual to audio, were incredible. I appreciate how everyone put their best foot forward. I thank you for participating and sharing your heart with us! Without further delay, the poets… 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
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Time is Running Out!
It is already November 17th! This is your reminder to submit your poem on or before December 1st to participate in this year’s poetry contest and win cash prizes and promotions. Your poem must focus on joy in some way and be in our inbox on or before the clock strikes midnight on December 1,… Continue reading
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The Habit of Rushing Time as We Age
A 28-year-old might say, “I’m almost thirty.” A 38-year-old might say, “Wow, I am almost 40.” A 48-year-old might say, “Sheesh. I am almost 50.” Rarely do we appreciate where we are without becoming anxious about where we are going. I wonder why this is and if it keeps us from being grateful for where… Continue reading
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