Here put your head, that desires nothing except familiarly: There your feet, bending your knees so that, bare (I remember from childhood), they would smell salt-sweet. --from 21 Poems

Although Terrance Robinson is a well-known artist and professor among his peers and colleagues, his art exhibitions, production and research has never stopped, but it has intensified with writing being at the forefront. Thus, creativity is psychological freedom of the senses and spirit that one cannot control or shut down, which includes writing. With this being mentioned, it predetermined him to explore various genres of expression beyond a flat surface or mass of materials. Knowing these possibilities inspired him to write after orchestrating press releases and marketing materials for several decades. This new venture has led him to write an autobiography that was lost and never recovered at a public library in the Carolinas. He did not stop because of those circumstances, but it empowered him to become even more prolific in writing. This put him in a state-of-mind which there was no returning or surrendering; Robinson was strong-minded to write regardless of his difficulties, because this was what he wanted to achieve among many other accolades. Now, one year and some months later, he birth “Unapologetic” into the atmosphere of poetic literature and the spoken word that’s pressed between these covers; it’s simply breath-taking. The author takes the audience on a journey from positive junctures to real life-changing messages that uplift and even relate to life among masses. His poetic voice is strong but subtle and can touch the hearts, minds and souls of all ages; it is something in this book for all people, regardless of nationality or geographical location. Yes, this is the one poetry book that you must collect because it is amazingly rare among books of today!

Twenty-One, is a moment in Singletary’s life where he puts away childish things and becomes the man he vowed to be. In this courageous debut of poetry, Joseph tells of his struggles with self-identity and family responsibility. His quest for friendship within his community leaves him confused but he discovers the importance of loving the self. Singletary, writes without reservation to tell his story of the internal and external struggle that some find difficult to process when one simply turns -- Twenty-One.

"Inspired by his faith, Carlos Jones shares a compilation of poetry that explores cultural influences, unique challenges, shared experiences, and the pitfalls of modern times. He hopes his words will enrich spirits, enlighten minds, and brighten horizons."--Page 4 of cover.