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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

Poetry

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January 8, 2019

YouTube: New Poem Added! Listen to “Grief” #Poetry #Spoken Word

I wrote this poem in honor of my dad last year, inspired by a real experience. I was listening to Pandora and Yolanda Adams “Open My Heart” came on. I usually turn the station because the song reminds me of my dad who died of cancer in 2000. This time though, I allowed myself to… Continue reading

Poetry, YouTube

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June 9, 2018

Revolution: The Nora White Story (Book 2) By Yecheilyah Ysrayl [Book Review]

Thank you Rachel for reading and reviewing. Most appreciated. (Lol at your favorite quote 😂) Continue reading

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June 4, 2018

The Colors of Poetry

dip me in chocolate-covered rhyme like the color of my skin a young woman once drowning now lives on the shores of truth sweating similes from her pores a fresh coat of passion that shines something like melanin can I scorch you with radiance? breathing inspiration like oxygen singing compassion, smoking lyric and sipping on… Continue reading

Poetry

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May 20, 2018

Inspiring Dr. Chadwick Boseman Howard University Quotes

Just a little inspiration for you beautiful people out there. “Purpose crosses disciplines. Purpose is an essential element of you. Your very existence is wrapped up in the things you are here to fulfill. The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” “Sometimes you need to get knocked down… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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May 17, 2018

YouTube: New Poem Added! Listen to “Sugarcoated and Springtime” #Poetry #SpokenWord

New poem added. Listen to “Sugarcoated and Springtime” below. Subscribe to this blog and my YouTube page for notification of new poems. Continue reading

YouTube

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May 15, 2018

Book Trailer – Revolution: The Nora White Story – Book II

14 days to go! Yaasss. Get ready!! Coming 5/30. Pre-Order Here. 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.