Sun rising nowThe sun began to rise earlier this morning and Peeko noticed it just as I did. He sat on the window sill to investigate it. I said, Look, the sun is rising earlier now; it will come up soon, and as soon as I said that, he meowed and flew on his feet…… Continue reading After Poetry
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Peeko’s Music Choice
Peeko is waiting for his second poetry reading from a library book that is currently in the process of being ready to pick up. The poet is Amy Lowell. He noticed his dog cousin has a birthday gift.He doesn’t know if he wants this particular toy himself, but he doesn’t know that someone else besides him…… Continue reading Peeko’s Music Choice
Black History Month: A Black Poet, Painter, and Musician
I’d like to share a favorite black poet, black painter, and black musician of mine. I don’t need to make a long introduction; their art speaks. “Everything Will Be Alright” (Joy Labinjo)I first read the author, Cornelius Eady in my first poetry writing class at Brooklyn College. Here’s a poem of his I love:A Small Moment (Cornelius…… Continue reading Black History Month: A Black Poet, Painter, and Musician
