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Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Terrance Hayes earned a BA at Coker College and an MFA at the University of Pittsburgh. In his poems, in which he occasionally invents formal constraints, Hayes considers themes of popular culture, race, music, and masculinity. “Hayes’s fourth book puts invincibly restless wordplay at the service of strong emotions: aContinue reading “Terrance Hayes”

Rita Dove was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of one of the first Black chemists in the tire industry. Dove was encouraged to read widely by her parents, and she excelled in school. She was named a Presidential Scholar, one of the top 100 high school graduates in the country, and attended Miami UniversityContinue reading “Rita Dove”

To My Queen,I know it’s nothing I can say to fix this. I did a lot of things to you. Let’s not forgetthe things I did for you. I never cheated on you and I stuck by you. Our first twoyears were the hardest because I needed to grow up. Once we were married, IknewContinue reading “Love Letter”

An Artistic Appeal…in Poetry I remember the moment I wanted to become a writer. I was fifteen years old, and Ihad just been blown away by “The Ballad of Dorothy Parker”, by Prince. Although Ihad been a connoisseur of music at an early age (thanks primarily to my father), I hadnever been so drawn toContinue reading “Commentary:”

Something About Purpose                  Until we share our deepest fears or strongest desires we are mere shells of ourselves. Maybe the day will come when we talk of our innermost wants but today is not that day. At this particular juncture the theme is purpose. How many times have we sat thinking vision clear, target acquired;Continue reading “Brother’s View”

Being a parent is a huge responsibility and with the latest events surrounding parents /relatives doing harmful things to children or even killing them, I wanted to give you a positive look at some stunning examples to look up to. I will introduce you to three adults taking on single parenthood and all the challenges.Continue reading “Single Parenthood Struggles”

RESPECT There was once a time when a woman wanted to be treated like a woman and not like a broad, bitch, or slut. The new generation of woman though doesn’t care about respect or status they are more worried about appealing to the opposite sex and how they respond to them. Women no longerContinue reading “Sister’s View”

Something About Purpose Until we share our deepest fears or strongest desires we are mere shells of ourselves. Maybe the day will comewhen we talk of our innermost wants but today is not that day. At this particular juncture the theme is purpose. Howmany times have we sat thinking vision clear, target acquired; then someoneContinue reading “Brother’s View”

Viewer’s choice of the year winner 2013 Location… Suffolk, VirginiaAge… 37What made you realize you wanted to write? I started writing in high school, but to be honest though, I wanted to pur-sue drawing, because I found drawing more interesting than writing. It wasn’t until my 10th grade English teacher, gave me the inspiration topursueContinue reading “Henry Tee Merriweather”

Youth View special! A young story teller gives you a taste of his creativity. Eye of Isis: The Lost Relic Eye of Isis: The Lost Relic is the first installment of The Prophecy series. It kicks off the saga, making a introduction, following the exploits of wannabe archeologist explorer, Amanda McCain. Amanda gets contacted byContinue reading “Sammie Shelton”