Peace!

We all realize that the media really knows how to do a good job at painting Black people in a certain light. They are good at convincing us to hate on each other, and good at convincing us that nothing will ever change. But I disagree, because I was able to create a profound change in my own life by using the power of my mind.  And I know without a doubt that we all have the power to change, if that is what we truly desire.  So, I published my book to show them the truth about who we are, and that one of our greatest powers is the ability to change.  "Woke: A Poetic Journey" (available on Amazon.com) is my testimony.  So, I really hope you will read it with an open mind and heart, and let it touch your soul. 

Thank you,

Kween Yakini

Poet

Writer

Spoken Word Artist

Blogger  

Self-Published Author

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Greetings Friends and Family,

Today I am happy to announce the release of my new book

Woke A Poetic Journey which is now available for purchase on Amazon.com

I am so proud of this book because it demonstrates the power of the mind

And what a I can do when they put my whole focus in to one thing 

This book represents the power of words being transformed into thoughts

And thoughts being transformed into action

And then actions being transformed into a physical form or manifestation

And I am honored to be able to share this collection of work with you

I truly hope that you will support me on this continued journey

Thank you Family,

And as always I wish you Love Light and Blessings!  

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Greetings Family

Today I am very proud to announce that I will soon be releasing my first book entitled

“WOKE:  A POETIC JOURNEY”

I will be publishing this book independently, and it will soon be available for sale at various online venues as well as in paperback form upon request. The years that I have spent writing this book has been a labor of love for me and I can’t wait to share it with all of you. 

Please stay tuned as more announcements will be coming.

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Creative Minds Have the Power to Heal

By:  Kween Yakini 

Creative minds were born to be different

For our purpose is to touch others with our light 

And creative thinkers will continuously evolve

Because we are the ones who make the others think

And we usually have awareness of many things

Because we always take notice of our surroundings

So, our perspectives are constantly expanding

We are inspired by things like moon lit nights

And the beauty of the sun

Creative minds are the music writers

Because there is music in our souls

And Art is the fuel that drives us

Performing feels like church to us

So, we give each other praise

And we will face our fears 

So that we can bare our souls 

Even if it feels like our heart is about to bust out of our chest

Because that is what we were meant to do

Creative thinkers interpret their feelings 

And recite their thoughts

We are magnetic to other souls

They feed off our energy

Because there is force inside us

Creative minds are unique spirits

And we were made to heal souls

Black Bodies © 2018

Kween Yakini

Black bodies

Black bodies

We use to chill with the hotties

Now the police got us screaming

It’s Murder like Irv Gotti

Black bodies

Black bodies

They must think killing black folks is a hobby

Send a rescue squad ASAP

We are under attack like Benghazi

Black bodies

Black bodies

The police look like

They wanna kill somebody

We felt sick

When the bullets hit

Couldn’t believe the MF emptied the whole clip

Black bodies

Black bodies

We use to like to party

We didn’t cause trouble

We didn’t bother nobody

We use to cruse in cars

We use to be here on earth

But I guess now we flying high

With the stars

GOING BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

When I was a child I loved writing short stories because it felt like I was transporting my mind to another world.  And when I was a teenager I got involved in the Hip Hop Scene and I began writing verses and rhymes just for fun.  Then I stopped writing, and I tried doing all the things that I thought would bring me happiness like work, family, and so on.  But my creative energy always kept rising up inside me.  So, I tried doing Arts and craft, and small projects to keep my mind busy.  But I it didn’t have a true passion for any of those things.  Later in 2013 I got divorced, and eventually I started dating which is a whole other story, but let’s just say I learned a lot.   By 2015 I quit my job which I absolutely hated and I began feeling lost and unsure.  Until one day I started to write again as I did many years ago.   And I began to write every day.  I started out writing simple short poems and then they grew in length and then I began to write about my perception of life.  So, I decided to start a page on Facebook, and my page grew to over 11,000 likes.  I could not believe that this was because of me and my words.  But I continued writing until one day I decided to perform Spoken Word, which turned out to be one of the most profound experiences of my life. Now I have several platforms on social media and a Youtube Channel.  And today I am ready to speak about my journey and write about it because I am ready to manifest my dreams.  So, today I’m telling my story to whoever reads this because I feel like if I write it, then it becomes an affirmation.  And like the Beloved Luther Vandross used to sang it “A chair is still a chair even if no one’s sitting there”.  So, I may just be a chair but here I am.  Thanks for reading😊

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By:  Kween Yakini

Please don’t tell her that she’s too pretty to be a Black Girl
Don’t let her think that life would be better 
     if she wasn’t so Black
Now I even hear some Africans bleach their skin
     because they think Dark skin is wack
Can you imagine that?
I just don’t understand why some Black Girls 
     don’t love being Black 
And why some would rather lighten their complexion
     cause they want to be anything other than dark black
It’s sad that they should ever learn to think like that
     and sometimes I just want to give them a little smack
How did so many of us get so off track? 
I think most of you know the answer to that
But now it’s time for us to praise our young girls 
Time to help them get their confidence back
Cause all Black Girls are Lit and that is a #Fact!

JUST LET ME COUNT THE WAYS

Written By:   Kween Yakini  3/18/18

I like sipping on ginger honey tea

I like meditating to center my chi

No, I don’t like soda or colas

I prefer a Salted Carmel Mocha Frappuccino

Because I imagine that’s what I taste like

Yeah you heard me right

And my favorite colors are Red, Black & Green

Summa Yawl know what I mean

I like writing my name on a black board with Chalk

I like summertime strolls along the boardwalk

I like midnight moon gazing

And my favorite ice cream is Rum and Raisin

Some think that I’m spoiled

Cause I like to rub down my skin with

Shea Butter and Coconut oil

I like playing in Video Arcades

I like playing Checkers,

Dominos and Spades

Because I’m a jack of all trades

And if you on my team then you’ve got it made

I like fruits and veggies

I like Manicures and Pedi’s

And oh yeah, I like garlic bread and spaghetti

But I make a homemade sauce

Cause I cook like a Boss

I don’t like Guns

but I do love roses

I like music slow

I like music fast

I like music that make me wanna back that Azz

I low key like getting glammed

I like the adrenaline I get after a Poetry Slam

Yeah, I did that

Because I know I can

And two of my favorite foods

Are Cornbread and Yams

I love strolls through in the park

And watching Old School Martial Arts

Yeah and, I do my best thinking after dark

So if you ask me again

I’ll just have to say  

How much do I love me?

Well just let me count the ways!