Poetry has the power to make us aware of what is hidden in the shadows...those places that we seldom see or want to see...the poet's voice scrapes away the facade of an issue and lays bare for all to see what has been denied. By providing a voice to these mute realities, poets have throughout history altered the course of events by enlightening readers and encouraging them to take action to stop wars,
halt injustice, and to reach out to their fellow man. Like those poets who have proceeded me, I am motivated
by the same desire to bring about the social changes necessary to enhance the quality of life for those
around me and around the world and to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves
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Bea In Your Bonnet: First Sting is a collection of germinal poems featuring Aunt Bea. Aunt Bea’s voice is one I’ve heard almost every day of my life. Family observations, lessons, and advice given to me and every other family member who had the good sense to listen. Her homespun philosophy most likely will not be found in any collegiate textbooks or for that matter in any local town crier newspaper catering to city dwellers. Indeed, she has a different way of viewing the world; a bit old fashion, sassy, and steely at times but a viewpoint which has engaged my imagination and heart. I sincerely hope you too will find some morsel of wisdom in her personal observations and interpretations of life’s events, but do watch out for her stingers.
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very compelling stuff here. excellent work.
Very deep..
I believe that each person may suffer from racism and discremination at a point in life..
I believe I did..
Thanks for the wonderful poem.
Great passion in this poem, a pleasure to read.
wow, so sense making,
recently, some friends left me because they have assumptions, they assume I am from certain country, it may be true, but I am in America for 16 years, i have No idea what my native countrymen think or do, No connection with the government at all…
it is ridiculous for someone to disconnect and lay me down due to stereotypes…
thank you for bringing it to light.
unbeatable post.
I see death is on your mind. I hope all is well.
Great write on the subject.
“as I like next you at night
sharing my passion and AIDs with equal affinity…”
Incredible language.
This is very heartfelt and enlightened. I enjoyed very much the feelings this stirred within me.
One of your best. Remarkable poem.