Color

A vivid, sprawling collection of poems, this work weaves together personal reflection and cultural history in a rhythmic, breath‑taken voice. The poet moves from intimate love verses to broader meditations on race, faith, and the passage of time, each piece ringing with a blend of urgency and lyric tenderness. The opening pages set a tone of reverence for language itself, treating each line as a brushstroke that colors the reader’s imagination.

Through recurring images of roses, vines, and the relentless march of seasons, the poems contemplate mortality, artistic struggle, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels indifferent. References to historic figures and literary giants sit beside intimate dedications, creating a tapestry that honors both personal and collective memory. Listeners will find a haunting balance between celebration of black identity and a universal yearning for connection, making the collection resonate long after the final stanza.