My poem “On a Black High School Senior Who Cannot Walk…” is featured in the Mid-Atlantic Review.
Tag Archives: free verse
Life is Not Easy
“Life is Not Easy” appears in the book Saturday’s Theme. Click the cover art below to order a copy!
SACRED BAG
“Sacred Bag” appears in the poetry collection Dangerously Beautiful, which can be purchased by clicking on the cover at the bottom of the page.
“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!
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
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/
A Poem for Aunt Ophelia (1951-2023)
“A Poem for Aunt Ophelia” is an ode to my Aunt Ophelia who passed away on Dec. 21, 2023. I was not able to attend the funeral. This poem was inspired by the slide show on the funeral home’s website.
Father’s Day in the Cemetery
Father’s Day in the Cemetery appears in in the poetry collection “8 Days in Rhode Island.”
Mr. Bullard Says Pollution is Segregated
“Mr. Bullard Says Pollution is Segregated” addresses the climate crisis and was debuted at the Gold Lion Community Cafe, Richmond VA., February 22, 2024
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