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Nice to see Taji Mag on the boards here on AALBC. Nay and Troy are both in NYC and should build. In regard to the poem, it's really a statement written in poetic form. I like the sentiment, and power, but as poetry it lacks imagery and a use of the senses. We should always be able to see, feel, smell and touch the poem. A line like "Different sizes, shapes, colors" is telling. A rewritten line like Her shoulders wide enough to carry him Her hair captures combs no matter how careful (see the alliteration) We are different sizes, shapes, colors Actually makes the poem alive and active. (That's the old professor in me coming out.)

Take the time and pick up the Writer's Market http://amzn.to/1f4KUo1 You can use this book to look up books like Darwin's Athletes http://amzn.to/1DJbP4s and find out who the agent is and then submit a query to that agent. That is the traditional path to releasing a book. You can also ask people on this board about self publishing and then advertise with AALBC.com and attempt to get your work directly to readers. Whatever you do, don't just drive by and post this and then disappear. Ask questions and clarify your goal.

http://tajimag.com/sistahood-by-evelyn-d-hall/ Sorry that my poem, "Isn't Slavery Dead? didn't get posted.