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APRIL - POETRY MONTH CELEBRATION
For the month of April, we are celebrating
poets and their poetry again this year. We will add pieces weekly, so be sure to stop
through often. *A
special thanks to Gregory Bryant for requesting this added feature and his
assistance with running the April 30 Days of Poetry in the RAW4ALL Online
group in 2006 and continuing it on Thursdays.*
POET SPOTLIGHTS
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info (short bio, website and 1-3 poems embedded in email & attach your photo>>
 Gregory
BryantGregory Bryant was born and raised in Atlantic City,
NJ. He attended Atlantic City High School where he graduated in 1981. He
has been writing poetry as a hobby from his military days but now writes
on a regular basis. He established his own publishing company Feel the
Flow Publishing in 2002 and released his first book called Poems
of the Heart that year. His sophomore effort Visions
was released in 2003. In 2004 his company released an anthology of 4
powerful poetess called From the Hearts of Women to solidify his
belief in helping other artist. He is a member of The Academy of
American Poets and The North Carolina Poetry Society. Website:
http://feeltheflowpublishing.bravehost.com
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RJ Poet
Rjpoet, born Richard T. James, Jr. is a
poet and writer currently living in his home town of Detroit, Michigan.
Rjpoet's works reflect his life experiences. Inspired by such African
American writers as Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, and Nikki
Giovanni; his words are imaginative, soul stirring and captivating.
Rjpoet has been published in Imaginaries I, a French publication
published by the Universite de Nantes; A Delicate Balance and The Space
Between, published by the National Library of Poetry; the Sphinx
magazine, published by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and numerous
other publications. Website:
http://www.rjpoet.com
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 Marc
LacyMarc Lacy is a poet/author and spoken word artist. He has
been blessed to have toured the nation while promoting and performing
notable selections from his award-winning book of poetry "The Looking
Heart", and critically acclaimed cd, "REFlux". His next book, "Rock and
Fire" will hit stores April 2007.
Website:
www.marclacy.com
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 Regina elle Lindsay
Regina elle Lindsay is a 30 year old writer/poet from Detroit. She has
been writing since the age of nine and her novel, Goin Down South
With A Girl I Hardly Know, is set to release this fall. She's a
vegan, raw foodist and future Doctor of Naturopathy.
Website: www.myspace.com/omkulu
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 Shai Lynn Davis
Shai Lynn Davis resides in Detroit and is currently working on two books
of poetry. Shai poem Detrimental has recently been featured in the March
2007 edition of Essence magazine, in the Word section.
Blog:
http://drawn2words.blogspot.com
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 Mr. Talley
MrTalley is the author of the debut book, No Candles. He began his
literary journey as a spoken word artist and performer who has been
highlighted at the Showtime at Apollo, BET, and venues across the
nation. His writings explore a diverse collection of thoughts that range
in the human spirit, sexuality, life and self-reflections. His work has
been highlighted in Ebony, Consciousness, Noire and Clefnote Magazines
and featured on many literary sites including, Trimaxx Publishers, The
Nubian Chronicles, The Writers Inn, Black Men In America, Rock
Publications, Big Time Publishing Magazine and UrbanWritten.com. He
lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he is writing his second book, Journey
to the Green Eyes Beneath the Fedora, slated for publication in 2007.
Website:
www.mrtalley.com
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 Vernon
Davis, Jr.Vernon J. Davis jr. has been writing poetry since
the seventies. He was inspired by Langston Hughes''s poem "Impasse",
which started his journey and adventure into the world of poetry.
Vernon''s very first published poem,"Beautiful Black Woman" is the
inspiration for his book--LOVE,IS,THE BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN.
Website:
www.vernonjdavisjr.com
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 Gracie
C. McKeeverA native New Yorker, Gracie C. McKeever has
authored several novels in the erotic romance and romance genre. She has
been writing since the ripe old age of seven when two younger brothers
were among her earliest, captive audience for various short story
readings and performances.
Website:
www.graciecmckeever.com
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 Odessa
MaxwellMaxwell
published her
poetry/photography in Thoughts of My Mind, Heart, and Soul. She is
assembling future anthologies: For the Red, White and Blue and Why
Should I Pray? She is a member of the Military Writers Society of
America, and is a pet therapy handler for Maryland’s Pets on Wheels.
Website:
www.myspace.com/OMaxwell
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 Beryl White
Beryl is an elementary media specialist/part-time college librarian. She
is celebrating her 50th year by documenting her life in poetry. She is
the mother of 3 adult children and prides herself in her legacy that she
hopes to leave of friendship, love and resiliency! Beryl lives in
Jacksonville FL.
Website: www.myspace.com/anotherdayone
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 Harold
D. Smith
- Harold D. Smith is an artist who lives and works in the Kansas
City area. An educator by trade, he has had exhibitions in Kansas City
& San Francisco. His artwork has been sold to collectors in the United
States, Japan, France, Germany, Belgium, Israel, South Africa, Mexico,
Panama, and other countries. He loves jazz, painting, and
bringing the two together. His poetry submission was inspired
his artwork (also shown). Website:
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Do You Hear It
by Harold D. Smith
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