The Queen

Hello everyone! This is Bullet Points by Jericho Brown. He recently won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. His book, The Tradition, is an absolutely stunning and captivating book of poetry and I recommend it to anyone. I literally bought two copies to put on in a little library next to my house.  Enjoy Bullet Points, a raw, circling poem about Black Men and the Police.  All the best, Temperance Talley 

This is Ode to Dalya's Bald Spot by Angel Nafis. A beautiful poem of enduring and undeniably affection. We have these moments when we remember a sibling, a parent, a partner, a found family member and we just appreciate them so much in that moment it feels like our bodies could explode in awe of them. How lucky for us.  Until next week, Temperance Talley 

Hello everyone! This is Fame is a Bee by Emily Dickinson, an icon. A short poem with unexpected depth. If you would like to read more of Emily Dickinson, head over to poetryfoundation.com under Emily Dickinson and be inspired. Until next time! Love, Temperance Talley 

Hello everyone! This is the Queen by Pablo Neruda, a personal favorite of mine. For any woman in need of a reminder, a little reassurance or just an easy pick me up, this is it. You are the Queen. Don't let your crown fall.  If you would like to read more from Pablo Neruda, check out his love poem collection called Love Poems by Pablo Neruda at Semicolonchi.com. If you want to see in between content, check out my instagram at @TemperanceTalley. Until next time! Love, Temperance Talley