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 cultural arts movements. The recently-deceased  … More Text and Meaning in T.J. Reddy’s Poems in One-Part Harmony (part 1 of 4)

Sensualized transcendence: Editorial and poem on the art of Jaanika Talts (pt 2) – National African-American Art | Examiner.com

              Image detail from video for “Be Still My Heart” by Paul F. Xaiver with art by Jaanika Talts. “The Universe said, ‘let me show your soul something beautiful.’” ––Aberjhani (from ELEMENTAL, The Power of Illuminated Love) If emergent expressionism lends chromatic form and substance to in-between states of … More Sensualized transcendence: Editorial and poem on the art of Jaanika Talts (pt 2) – National African-American Art | Examiner.com

A Bouquet of Light upon Light – Bright Skylark Literary Productions

                                    (poster courtesy of Bright Skylark Literary Productions) Recently the following quote from the poem A Poet Is a Clinton D. Powell, also known as “A Poem for a Poet,” has been making the rounds on the Internet: … More A Bouquet of Light upon Light – Bright Skylark Literary Productions