RodneysPoetry.com

I want to first start off by welcoming all of you to my website. It has been a blessing to find a wonderful meduim such as this to be able to share a creative endeavor with all of you. This experience has been great for me. I have had the desire to publish a collection of poetry for so long now. I have written hundreds (maybe even thousands) of poems within the years so I plan to continue to share my works with the masses. I appreciate all of the love and support from all who have visited the site, purchased a book (directly from me or online), sent an email, attended a spoken word or poetry reading function, and for every prayer and encouraging word rendered. This has been a very truimphant time for me however it has also been a trying time. A few people have shown their true colors (for whatever reasons) as well as lack luster reception of some of the local media outlets.

This collection did not just mark my full length debut collection, but it was also in observation of the celebration of poetry. Poetry is a wonderful artform that allows freedom with the transmission of ideas socially and emotionally. It genuinely provides a voice for all. I enjoy reading poetry as well as writing it. However anything that can be negatively associated with an artform seems to be concentrated on. On a day to day basis, I see that in particular with music. It is my goal and objective to cause people to think when they read or hear my works. I am very opened with expression, however I try to express myself in a tasteful manner. As I deal with human emotions, then I will speak it as I feel it. I do realize that you can't please the world.

Some will relate to what I am saying and render the thumbs up. Whereas some will have more to say than need be. I can't thank God enough for the courage, the will, the drive, and the need to do this. I ask for your continued support on upcoming projects and endeavors. There will be a second printing of this collection (due out no later than next month) that I am hoping will be more appealing in appearance as I try to get to the point of selling in retail stores regionally (and eventually nationwide). I am also in the process of recording my first spoken word cd. Please check my site regularly for updates on upcoming material, spoken word perfomances, and events.   Once Again, Welcome to my website and May God Bless and Protect all of you.

By the way, please sign the guestbook. I love hearing your words and I invite all comments.