Still I Rise (For My Son) — A Poem of Motherhood, Faith, and Redemption
A powerful poem by Lavonnie McManus inspired by the spirit of Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise.” Written from lived experience, this piece reflects motherhood, incarceration, faith, and the strength
Ink Between Us
She Writes Like I Bleed © TC Neville Senior (aka Nelly Vee) I met my daughter again—not in person first, but in poetry. Fifteen years vanished like breath in frost. She was seven when they took her
A Heartfelt Thank You to Let’s Poet
"Through ink and iron, I bled my story, fought unseen wars, and emerged a warrior, unbroken, free."
The Conch and Me
I know what it is to be carried by waves, to be tossed, turned, and left to harden. Like this conch…
Spotlight on Napoleon Abad Torres III
"Poetry is expression, not perfection. Napoleon Abad Torres III writes from the soul, weaving dreams with words that resonate deeply."
Embracing the Power of ‘Eintou’: A Moment of Realization
"Writing an eintou is about channeling raw, personal emotion into words, capturing deep realizations."
Leaving 2024, I Close That Door
"I close the door on 2024, not with regret, but with a steady hand."
Angel’s Whisper
Her angelic voice cascaded, soothing my soul, transforming sorrow into hope, love, and heavenly bliss.
Tiny Like an Ant
"Even then, I wasn’t just small. I was a builder, a fighter, a dreamer."
#-S-E-V-E-N-# DIGITS…
"Her heart, locked away, a fragile safe; he wonders, have any digits been correct?"