Tiffany James for “Love Is”
Tiffany James is an incredible motivator, speaker, and gifted storyteller. She is married and has three beautiful daughters, who are her world. Tiffany’s mission is to inspire everyone to own their voice, walk with their heads high when they walk in a room because they belong in the room, and rock their greatness while celebrating the greatness in others.
It is now her mission to be a voice of encouragement to people all over, regardless of their journey, to be bold enough to answer the call of the dream.
Instagram: @ncouragetouch
Author Spotlight: https://thepbsblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/06/introducing-the-grand-prize-winner-of-yecheilyahs-4th-annual-poetry-contest-2021/
Jasmina Jammison for “The Secret Garden”
I am from Savannah, Ga. I’ve written poetry since the beginning of my college career. Poetry has become a therapy for me over the years. It has been great healing for me.
Poet Spotlight: https://thepbsblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/01/announcing-the-winners-of-yecheilyahs-4th-annual-poetry-contest-2021-2-4/
Dondi A. Springer for “Love Is”
My name is Dondi A Springer, from Florida. Beyond being a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and blue-collar worker, I am a writer, poet, and modern-day jack of all trades. I love to inspire, motivate, and let people know it’s not too late to elevate in life.
Poet Spotlight: https://thepbsblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/01/announcing-the-winners-of-yecheilyahs-4th-annual-poetry-contest-2021-2-4/
ZerahYah Ysrayl for “Unknown”
My name is ZerahYah Ysrayl. Native New Yorker and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. When I was younger, my best friend’s mother used to make us read the dictionary. That gave birth to my love of words, along with being raised in the hip-hop era. I learned to convey my feelings through the rhyme and rhythm of words. Whatever was going on around me or in me, I learned to put it in writing. Words and poetry help me to make sense of it all. Poetry is the most beautiful form of expression, and I’m honored to share my gift as a piece of my struggles, pains, and triumphs. Each one reaches one, bringing healing to one through poetic form.
Poet Spotlight: https://thepbsblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/01/announcing-the-winners-of-yecheilyahs-4th-annual-poetry-contest-2021-2-4/
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