Speaks for itself

He hustled and motivated

Reporter to Nipsey Hussle: “Finish this sentence, I have a dream… Nipsey Hussle: “For our people to step into their greatness collectively”. I’m sure most people are aware of the death of Hip Hop artist Nipsey Hussle, but aren’t fully aware of the impact he had and was going to continue to have while alive […]

Haiku : Reckless

People live reckless Crescent moon overcome with sorrow Gamble of the dead

Call them what they are, Every time

*RACIAL POST ALERT* If you’re sensitive to what I’m saying in this blog post, then you can always return to my regular uploaded poetry posts. My blog site is about not shying away from any subject matter. So… I’m sure everyone has heard or read about the murder of Nia Wilson, an 18 year old […]

26 miles and running (Boston Strong)

This is a poem I wrote to commemorate and mark the 5 year anniversary of the Boston marathon bombing which occurred on 4/15/13. The marathon was held today on 4/16/18, and I was fortunate enough to catch the tail end of it after leaving work. First and foremost as a person who lives in […]

I saw Emmett Till this week at the grocery store (A poem by Eve L. Ewing)

This morning I came across this poem on Twitter and after reading it, I had to read it twice because of the way she depicted his essence was so impactful, but she still kept it lighthearted for a soul that was gruesomely slain. His life was vital energy that would galvanize the civil rights movement. […]

A handful afterlife (Darklines)

I came across this image from one of followers on Twitter who tweeted how creative any viewers can be with writing a poem about the above image. I gave it a try but was stuck on where I was heading with it, but eventually came up with one and I hope you like it. Leave […]

The Remedy

Verse 1: He was unable to withstand the weight of years filled with toxic memories Finding it hard to fathom a strong enough remedy to put those malevolent times at ease A winter solstice was the right time for it to extend it’s cold grip as it briskly whispers it introductions with a persistent seduction […]