Father is a Verb

Father is a Verb

Father's Day was just celebrated and I found myself reflecting on my deceased father's life with me in mind. I felt around many painful and powerful ideas that struck me about him and me. As I pondered, I heard via my soul the words, "Father is a Verb" and I wrote a poem with this in the forefront of my exploration. Fathering is not easy. In this episode I share some historical facts that I recall about who my father was and how his life created me into the person I am as a life partner, father, friend and creative. Fathers are making it up as they go. They are action men with a silly switch. Welcome to this episode about fathering.

A Journey in Five Poems

This episode is a personal one in that I am sharing five poems that were inspired by the impact of the times we are in and the new realisations about mySelf. A time of reflection and exploration is what I use to create. Words are such a fantastical medium of expression. I love nothing less than to write. Welcome to this poetic journey. Come with me.

We Are Inclusion

In this episode I am treating the subject matter of inclusion in face exclusivity with power structures. It's such a harrowing reality that many people groups on earth are suffering. The power play that destroys lives is rampant and this is causing us all a pain that we are tired with. I simply share July thoughts as person of African ancestry, who is male and much more. I bring many quotes to shine a light on the vanguard journey we all are on. I leave nothing out. The poem I wrote says more by way of verse. I hope that you will agree with Andres Tapia who said, "Diversity is the mix. Inclusion is making the mix work."

Action Cures Fear

In the first episode of Season 2, I share and explore that feeling of fear that threatens to stagnate, however, there's something that can be done to make sure that fear doesn't hijack us. I learnt many years ago to take action and this action would cure the fear immediately. Oftentimes we let fear run amok in our lives to the point of confusion and whatever else that may look like. I share personal instances and how I overcame them. I trust that you can do the same. The recent poem of composed that goes by the same name is a little journey of how we can take action and cure fear. Go ahead and take a listen.

Season 2 Trailer

I am happy to announce that Season 2 of The blackpoetboy Podcast is about to begin. Episode 1 will drop on Wednesday June 2nd. There will be conversations with guests as well as yours truly in a conversation of one. I invite to come along. Let's have a great season.