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  • Behind These Eyes, Vol. 2 by Maurice R. Hayes

    Behind These Eyes, Vol. 2

    Maurice R. Hayes

    Spoken word poetry

  • Behind These Eyes, Vol. 1 by Maurice R. Hayes

    Behind These Eyes, Vol. 1

    Maurice R. Hayes

    Review: Maurice Hayes grew up in the heart of Chicago's Westside community where gangs and drugs seem like the only option to living. While in the midst of his own tribulations, Maurice made the conscious decision to dig beneath the surface, the rough exterior of his upbringing, so that he could get to know himself better. It was then that this brilliant young man discovered his God given talent of writing poems. Although he found peace in his writing, he still decided to take it to another level and turned writing poetry into Spoken Word Poetry. The eyes of Mr. Hayes have truly seen a lot and that is what makes his work so inspirational. He speaks from his experiences and that is what makes his work personal. Being empathetic is as easy as breathing air to him, which is what makes his poems a great motivation to those who read them. Reading his poems will not only motivate you, they will make you proud of yourself. They will make you laugh and even cry. Furthermore, there will be fresh thoughts and new visions of life swimming around in your heart. All of which are the reasons why Mr. Maurice Hayes writes poems and does Spoken Word as well. This book will be enjoyed and will leave an imprint on the souls of all who come across it. Sincerely, Elvin McClinton

  • Out Creye: The Rebirth by Robert K. Rush

    Out Creye: The Rebirth

    Robert K. Rush

    This book offers a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of some of the most powerful and talented, new voices in Spoken Word poetry. I found within these pages, an urban interpretation of views and philosophies so artistically communicated, that I felt the seriousness of its plight within myself. Out Crye brings to the forefront an untapped resource of spoken words that speaks expressively, passionately and provocatively to this generation of readers. These young men are ahead of their time; men of vision; educators educating from experiences not found in text books. Never before have you possessed a wealth of such priceless curriculum. This is the rebirth of poetry; birthed from the depths of men's souls, manifested by life's pains, despair, hopelessness, abandonment combined with joys, triumphs, love and growth brought forth by the elevation of poetry. These are they who spit with a purpose, thus, revealing to you the hidden pangs that have given place to their voices. This is their Out Creye.

 
 
 
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