Category: Writers and Writing
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Text and Meaning in T.J. Reddy’s Poems in One-Part Harmony (part 1 of 4)
“And the syndrome goes on; this is only a poem, wondering when to our senses we will come home.” ––T.J. Reddy (from A Poem About A Syndrome) Most of the more celebrated names among African-American authors, poets, and artists are known to the world because of their association with specific…
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka with poems and mic in hand. (photo by Lynda Koolish) This story was first published as part 2 of the article “Two Literary Laureates Celebrated: Herta Muller and Amiri Baraka.” It is presented now to honor the life and legacy of the great African-American literary powerhouse Amiri Baraka…
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Crossing the Bridge of Silver Wings 2013 Going into 2014: A Review
Thank you: WordPress.com, Fellow Authors, Bloggers, and Readers for your support of The Bridge of Silver Wings. Many of you have inspired me with your own beautiful creations, shared wisdom, passionate poems, evocative essays, and awesome images. This blog was started to share with the world the life-affirming concepts, experiences,…
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The Journey Continues and the Rainbow Shines On – from The Journey and the Rainbow
New cover for forthcoming collection of quotes titled Journey through the Power of the Rainbow. “…We are living in an era in which billions of people are grappling to promote communication, tolerance, and understanding over the more destructive forces of war, terrorism, and political chaos that have characterized the beginning…
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