Hit the pavement with aggression. This race toward heaven got bluesy stories and risky gambles. Break open the machine on a Sunday morning. Allow intentions to sidestep traditions and polluted creeds. D.C. politics still rage. A Chicago mayor ain’t got time for toddlers that soil Oval offices, cosplaying for the cameras, deflecting short attention spans.Continue reading “Sundays in the Machine”
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Heavy is the Head Space
8 miles down a black road, hoping to smash before the crash.Hoping to bubble and ball before the sun comesup. Cool breeze gives me dap. Early morning deer escapeinto the last exhalationsof night. No one knows male head- space, like loose gravel and Angry Noise. Crisp air high steps for a few more hours, takingContinue reading “Heavy is the Head Space”
Democracy As Blues
“Democracy as Blues” explores the fragile concept of American Democracy.
A Charlestown Summer
Check out the latest poem “A Charlestown Summer.”
This Section is Dragon-Like
“This Section is Dragon-like” is from a collection of nature poems. The poem was inspired by the scenery of the Elizabeth River Trail, which is a 10.5 mile trail in Norfolk, Virginia.
New Poem is Published in Mid-Atlantic Review
My poem “On a Black High School Senior Who Cannot Walk…” is featured in the Mid-Atlantic Review.
Life is Not Easy
“Life is Not Easy” appears in the book Saturday’s Theme. Click the cover art below to order a copy!
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.
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