“Sacred Bag” appears in the poetry collection Dangerously Beautiful, which can be purchased by clicking on the cover at the bottom of the page.
Author Archives: Synnika Chizoba Lofton
More Light than Shadow: Tim Seibles Delivers Powerful Keynote @Poet Fest 757
“Last Friday night (April 26th), in celebration of Poet Fest 757, which was a multiple day event created by Jorge Mendez, at The Venue on 35th, Norfolk, VA., Tim Seibles delivered a powerful keynote address that will surely be remembered for an extremely long time…”
“Poems for the People” @The Muse Writers Center!
Sunday evening at The Muse Writers Center for “Poems For The People,” feature show organized by Synnika Lofton, was the perfect end to a National Poetry Month weekend!
Chicken and Biscuits: A Review
A Sunday afternoon presents an opportunity to reflect, think, repurpose one’s life, connect with a religious tradition, renew the spirit for the week ahead, or a really good reason to check out a play!
Smile for the Crosshairs (for Joseph Ross)
“Smile for the Crosshairs” was inspired by a close reading of Joseph Ross’s poetry collection Crushed and Crowned, which is available for purchase at: http://www.flowersongpress.com
Like Caitlin, Like Coltrane
Caitlin Clark’s accolades, achievements, and honors do not take away from Pearl Moore’s legacy or South Carolina’s clean sweep of the season and winning the Championship. This poem is a gentle “elbow,” in the spirit of competition.
Saving Ruins (democracy) Is Not My Bag
“Saving Ruins (democracy) Is Not My Bag” is an example of a Skinny Poem, which is a type of poem originated by Truth Thomas.
New Poems Published in The Skinny Poetry Journal!
Check out new poems by Synnika A. Lofton that were published in The Skinny Poetry Journal!
Chant for Charlottesville w/audio
Synnika A. Lofton releases another spoken word poem–his 145th release– with Chant for Charlottesville. The celebratory poem is designed to support activists, parents, teachers, and community leaders who are continually fighting for racial justice and equality. Chant for Charlottesville also celebrates the life of Heather Heyer, who was killed protesting white supremacists in Charlottesville, VA., in 2017.
The Machine is Not Paradise
“The Machine is Not Paradise” appears in the collection Laps Around Sunlight. Check out the tab “Books” to order a copy: https://iamsynnika.com/books/
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