I believe that poetry is the most powerful form of written expression known to humanity, As a poet and writer, I have studied the history and legacy of writing and poetry always stands out as the most transcendent form of communication ever created. Poetry has been used to teach, transmit oral his

I am a great fan of writers of the mid-20th century. Most writers I love are African American writers, Faith writers, Theologians or Philosophers. Some of my favorite scribes are: • Zora Neale Hurston, • Paul Dunbar, • Langston Hughes, • Countee Cullen, • Jean Toomer, • Dr. Howard Thurman

What rude hand has shaken you, awakened you from your wide-eyed stupor Forced you to tremors and detox from your opiate fiction of freedom and justice for y’all Who forced her, justice to disrobe and expose her broken form, naked, malnourished, anorexic, anemic pallid, and parched. Is she, Amer

Words are the lever that moves the world between your ears. The power of words cannot be disputed. I am confident that they derive their power from how they connect us in community. They give voice to deep otherwise inexpressible feelings & thoughts. It does not matter if they are written, sp

Writing like public speaking can be very intimidating. Many people shrug off the task of writing, saying, “I just can’t write,” or “I’m not the creative type.” My response is, “There was a time when you couldn’t walk either, but you learned.” Now I’m not suggesting that writing well is like learnin