“Democracy as Blues” explores the fragile concept of American Democracy.
Author Archives: Synnika Chizoba Lofton
Where Art Thou Party?
A simple poem, exploring some thoughts about this year’s election, USA 2024.
Black Ink Literary Festival 2024: Interview
Synnika A. Lofton gives an interview prior to his keynote address at this year’s Black Ink Literary Festival, Chesapeake VA., 2024.
Eyes on the Prize
“Eyes on the Prize” originally appeared on a Black Lion Insurgent’s album entitled Tribe of Turner.
Warm Water Bottles
“Warm Water Bottles” appears in the book Vote in My Pocket, which can be found on the Books page: https://iamsynnika.com/books
A Charlestown Summer
Check out the latest poem “A Charlestown Summer.”
Surviving Colony: Notes on a Debate
“Surviving Colony: Notes on a Debate” was inspired by the current state of American politics.
A Morning Design
“A Morning Design” was inspired by an early morning writing session.
Geese on River Birch South
“Geese on River Birch South” was inspired by a typical Monday evening in the Greenbrier Section of Chesapeake, VA.
A Wild Kingdom Can’t Police Itself
“A Wild Kingdom Can’t Police Itself” was inspired by recent political events, in this strange American paradigm.
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