 Youth Forum in Alabama, March 28, 2002 I Am A Fornicator
i fucked words in and out of connotations and denotations before poetry proposed to me and i was forced into an arranged marriage I Am A Hustler i packaged my work in paperback then hit the corner i got lines guaranteed to get you high expand your consciousness I Am A Prostitute i sold my goods on the street some called it a cheap thrill with great value i kept ‘em coming back for more and there’s more where that came from I Am A Thief i crept into the literary world and claimed everything but your art i created a style they aspire to elevate higher, i am your muse I Am A Thug i took your shit that was originally my shit and restored it back to health your misappropriation, i saved I Am A Murderer i kill every poem i touch giving sentences to senseless crimes readers acquit me of all charges and opinions and i’d do it all again…
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Handwritten short review by legendary poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni for "Just My Thoughts: Mind, Body & Soul"
"It's not a #1 record but Just My Thoughts: Mind, Body & Soul catches the times of the heart and minds. Thank you so very much for sharing with me."
Poetically, Nikki Giovanni (excerpt) (side note: It's dated one day after my 22nd birthday! I cried and died when I saw that part!!) #Won'tHeDoIt! Yasss!!! 
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This is Nikki Giovanni's review for my still unreleased book of poetry, "R.I.S.E."
THIS is why I'm NOT stopping! Celebrated ICON, poet, memoirist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou acknowledged receiving my book with this kind card!
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