I am a 27year old Soul-Blessed woman. When I write, I speak of knowledge learned and experienced, not "collegially" taught. These poetic verses are not to be associated with the typical reading material so frequently distributed as best seller's because of clout and degrees. I am an Activity Director, who thrives to please the elderly, as well as enhancing the quality of life so frequently ignored in the geriatric population. ( Dementia/Alzheimer's). I have been a classified poet for a little over 13years, it is now in my middle stages of life I recognized my gift of free speech. I look to ignite an idea, thought or a solution within each individual I come in contact with. My ultimate goal is to be mimicked through-out history now and then...

I have performed in the following places: ShowTime at the Apollo, Harlem ,NY performed about 7x within the last 2 years taking first place on October 5,2002, November 13, 2002, and returning for the showdown winning third place December 20, 2003. Most recently performed on April 28, 2004. Open mike spots includes:Featured Poet @ Chingy's ( Phila. Pa), Blue Note( NY, NY), New Age Cabaret ( Albany, NY) June 15, 2004@ Bayou Cafe Albany, NY Performed @ Valentine's open mike, Fuze box, Lark Tavern, Soul Kitchen, etc.,African American Blackfest (2 years in the row), Local Block parties etc., Mother's Earth cafe ( Albany, NY).

LINKS

• The Poet Essence on MySpace

POEMS

• Black Like Me
• The Elite Artist
• Untitled
• Destiny