Black Table Arts a Room Full of Matches Poetry Slam
A Letter to Love Yourself (published)
Love yourself. Do not believe society’s concept of beauty
cause truly you are a masterpiece
created by the Master, himself,
God, you are beautiful
you are skin and bones
Human, you are not made of metaphors
your strength is fire, it's never ending
you are not a mistake, let no one hold your power
you are the Queen
King,
of your tower!
Breathe!
You've found the strength to keep going, hold on just a little longer
what doesn't kill you makes you a conqueror
you've got to be brave,
David, conquer your Goliath and slay!
Just, love yourself
I'm not talking about getting a new pair of shoes with your fresh taper cut
or your brows on fleek, edges sleeked, so you shared a tweet and now you're feeling yourself
I'm talking about
Heal yourself.
From the root of your core
Because if you won't acknowledge who you truly are, then what is your purpose for?
So, this to society’ that made you feel like your Black is not a boastful believer
and this is to society’ that made you feel unsatisfied with the skin you’re in
fall in love with your imperfections: collar bones, skin, smile, face because you are a blessing
Don’t second guess it
I absolutely,
Indefinitely,
Wholeheartedly,
Love me, Unconditionally
Do not believe in society's concept of beauty cause truly,
You are
a Masterpiece
MN Black Authors Expo Spoken Word Performance: Visit HOME | MNBlackAuthorsExpo
Poem: Coils, My Crown is My Garden, published in Cracked Walnut's 2023 Anthology. Spoken word performance begins 34:20.
Poets & Pints Black History Month Celebration- Headliner
Stay for the whole show! 6:30 time slot is Dralandra's spoken word segment, performed February 2023.
Dralandra's Pocket Poetry Dispenser featuring poems by 40 local poets. You get a capsule of candy and a poem. Bring your quarters, poetry-lovers!
38 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55105, Visit the Healing Blog to read more!
MN Black Business Ball Enterprise Celebration 2022- Opener, Spoken Word Performance
This video clip shows the end of the poem. I honor the names of my ancestors and their commitment to advance opportunities for individuals within the African diaspora. I honor the names of Black individuals who have suffered and lost their lives due to violence and injustice.
Left Turn Village Juneteenth Freedom Rhymers Poetry Slam- Contestant
Can you guess who wins the freedom rhymer poetry slam? Find out who's crowed Freedom Rhymer at the 1-hour mark. Visit the healing blog to read more about the Freedom Rhymer experience!
Winner's Bios: Freedom Rhymers | Left Turn Village
Press Release: Winners of Left Turn Village’s “Freedom Rhymers” Juneteenth Edition Poetry Contest - PR.com
Dralandra's performance clip: Freedom Rhymer Dralandra Larkins Performs "I'm Black" - YouTube
The poem "Coils, My Crowin is My Garden" was published in two anthologies including The Agates and Rewilding Hope, 2023 in which I had the opportunity to co-edit.
(Black, Bold, Brilliant Black History Month Celebration, Youth Guess Who Game 2023)
Black History Month Poem: Guess Who?
December 23, 1867
Born Black, bold, and brilliant.
In the face of Jim Crow racism, I remained resilient. I was born free!
A violet wildflower that rose out of Louisiana's poverty.
1906, I received God's vision
to invent
a product that would lead Black women
to prosperity and economic independence.
A philanthropist
even in the face of black male resistance, I successfully hired over 20,000 sales agents and built my own manufacturing business
in Indiana.
I'm determined, radical, and gifted!
I leave a legacy as pilot pioneer for African American entrepreneurship.
This couldn't have been achieved had I not embraced my Black beauty
or magical hair
for all to stare
as America's 1919
first Black Madam
self-made millionaire
I am...?
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