the Ugly Poet, Beautiful Thoughts.

The first question that comes to mind when introduced to the Ugly Poet is, “Why would you call yourself an ugly poet?” But, it won’t be long after he starts speaking that you begin to understand the metaphor that is the Ugly Poet.

the Ugly Poet is good at what he does. His message is a quiet one that echoes reminiscent of Lawrence Fishburn screaming wake up at the end of School Daze. He makes you consider the world around you in new colors then erase them and restart. Saying that he is a conscious poet is like saying Superman was just a hero. He is more than that, he transcends that. He defines it. With infinite possibility and very stated proclamation of room to grow, the Ugly Poet is sincere in his modest efforts to change the world.

As he states:

“The book of Proverbs says that, “beauty is fleeting.”  I believe that is true with my thoughts.  It’s human nature that we evolve or revolve.  So the way I look at the world today may be different than the way I do next week.  It doesn’t mean I’m wishy-washy.  It just means that I’m growing.  The only constant is change.  Understand that, and you’ll have the answer to life.  Okay, I’m kidding right there, but it’s a good bit of knowledge to have.”

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M. D. Hennington. Medea Publishing

M.D. was our poetry/spoken word winner for August. She was estatic to recieve her publishing package. The prize is invaluable for what it represents to the writer. To see your words officially immortalized is an awe inspiring experience. It validates your dreams. It shows you that anything is possible. You can truly go anywhere you want to go. All that from winning a poetry contest? Yes, all of that.

As M.D. states:

To God be the Glory.

May your test become your testimonies.

M. D. Hennington has graced us with a work of art. Her words speak of personal deliverance, conviction, pain, renewal and redemption. Her poetry embraces a strong relationship with God and an even stronger spiritual understanding. There is a message in every verse and a reveal on every page.

Growing, Knowing and Learning is indeed a walk in the real world of emotion and a sprint toward self-realization.

De’Ana Fierce, Reality.

De’Ana Fierce was born and raised in Central Mississippi. From an early age she possessed big dreams and those dreams would lead her beyond the cotton fields and narrow streets known to dawn the landscapes in Mississippi.

De’Ana uses Reality. as an outlet for pain, frustration, love, loss, and a plethora of other emotions that make the human experience. This wordist has used her dreams to get her into acting, modeling and now authorship. She respects her craft and uses it to relay her message with sincerity and warmth.

As she states:

“I am wishing everyday that I receive just one chance to make my mark. …growing up I didn’t wake up early to catch the city subway. I woke up early to feed the horses. I didn’t use my free time during the day running in the local park. I used my time running and gathering cows. My parents raised me on hard work and independence. My name is De’Ana Fierce and I was born with dreams.”

Christopher Marshall, My Flavor: The object of Natural Perfection.

Christopher Marshall a.k.a. ”The hot to death poet” is a student at the University of Southern Mississippi working towards a bachelor’s in Sport’s Administration. This poet brings aims to captivate his readers. An inspiring singer/songwriter, the hot to death poet aligns his words in a soul searching, past reaching, all-consuming manner to pull the reader not just into his words but into his life.

He finds comfort in his art. With tales of his family, mainly his inspiration from his grandmother, Christopher is rare and significant in his tales. His poetry is meant to tug and embody, writhe and foresee.  

As he states:

“I am a descendent of greatness and I pray that I will descend into a future of unlimited possibilities and dreams come true; however, first I must receive the support of you my audience. …  and I guarantee you, your support shall be well worth it.”

iamdew, Scared, Random & Melodramatic.

Dew the Poet was born January 12, 1979 in Jackson, Mississippi where she still resides.

From an early age Dew exhibited a gift with words. From writing the farewell speech for her 6th grade elementary class to having her own poetry section in the Hardy Herald news paper in middle school, it has always been clear that Dew was meant to follow the path that ends with expression.

In High School she received numerous awards for short stories, poems, and prose. In 2001 Dew branched off from writing to into print and publishing start her own company, Medea Publishing, in hopes of aiding others in their quest to see their creativity come to life.

Dew has worked with the Ugly Poet, Jackson Harlem, Dr. Theresa Kearns, Psy.D, Asha Tyler, the Hot to Death Poet as well as countless others seeing their works go from pages to published, not to mention her own projects.

Scared, released 2004 remains an unprecedented rollercoaster of emotion told through poetry, perceived as a story of self-realization and heralded, still, as one of her best works of poetry to-date.

2004 remained a ground breaking year for Dew as she stepped into the spoken word arena winning her first poetry slam. Sponsored by the Women 4 Unity Organization, Dew took home the first place prize in the slam competition. Venturing out, Dew continued to breathe air into her words captivating poetic minds across the country. 

Random, Dew the Poet’s second release was a different for of poetic assault. Focusing more on social issues such as race, relationships, intimacy and friendship, Random reinvented a consciousness for emotional wellness, showcasing the well-structured, grounded creativity that Dew continues to stroke into existence, inspiring others.

In 2007, Dew the Poet released her third poetic-epic, Melodramatic, doing once again for poetry what fresh air does for the lungs.

Jackson Harlem, My Southern-Fried Affair & Black Boy Juice.

Excerpt from backcover of My Southern-Fried Affair:

Jackson Harlem’s ground-breaking poetic debut, My Southern-Fried Affair, captures the essence of the modern voice with a timeless literary wisdom. While fusing innocent eloquence with an immense provocative passion, Harlem shifts from different characters and perspectives, ranging from a southern-gentlemanly romance to mystic acclamations against racism.

Stepping out of his own persona, Harlem takes on not only characters, but the personified minds of objects themselves, like cigarettes and notebooks, expanding the realms of literature to the experience of what he calls the “experience of all things” through his “out of body approach to personification”.

 By beautifully exploiting the fundamentals of poetry, Harlem draws upon his unique experiences to chronicle his stories into morsels of poetry, making

My Southern-Fried Affair a deliciously challenging invite for readers to enter a new world of social and intellectual enlightenment, romantic sentiment, and sensual exoticism.

From the kitchen to the church, from the classroom to the bedroom, Jackson Harlem’s My Southern-Fried Affair recounts a provoking, yet distinct 21^st-century experience of today’s young Black America brilliantly.