This poem is available on my "Venus to Earth" CD. It's another persona poem based on a true story. I laughed about it so much I had to write it down. The poem "Assistance" was inspired by a busboy at a restaurant who kept asking the question over and over again towards the end of [...]
Check out my latest poetry project on Storify. I've been interviewing wise and wounded women (those who are thorned yet adorned) and turning what they share with me into tribute poems. If you're interested in being apart of my first publication that will include other writers. I've extended the deadline to April 15th. Click [...]
Check out my video blog on courage below and revisit one of the scariest things I've ever done...Sky Diving!!! Click here: http://storify.com/venusjones/sky-high-what-was-i-thinking
I have an announcement to make: I'm nerdy but cool! Yes, I belong to the NBC group. I have good grades. I'm a student for life, and I always strive for excellence in all that I do. Lastly, I'm a little strange at times. (I even wrote a poem about it!) I realize I may [...]
Greetings Venusians and Earthlings too, Normally I greet you as Venusians but I'm feeling all inclusive right now. My goal is for us to reflect on nationalism for a moment because one day we may have to say down with planetism. So why not start with being aware of the pros and cons of borders [...]
Dear Venusian, Here's a random thought, If you ever want to look for ammunition or arm yourself and shoot someone, remember you were born with not one, but two arms to hug someone. Not the person you want to secretly shoot because it's probably too soon! There's a perfect time and place for everything. Well, unless you're really gifted and experienced in [...]
I made this video for my poem "A talk with my Mother" in hopes that it may help us build a better world and it might reach the hearts of all powers that be. It stars Queen Mother Fatima as Mother Earth, a long-time educator and activist of New York and Florida fame. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12D1NVsLe_M
Here's my top 10 31 most memorable moments of 2012: 31. Making a last minute bucket list trip to Philly with Enjoli and Nevaeh 30. Spending Christmas at sea with the hubby 29. Horseback riding on the beach in St. Lucia 28. Bathing in the hot springs in Dominica 27. Snorkeling with a sea turtle [...]
This is not a poem about Nikki Giovanni This is a poem about a spicy spirit so bodacious, it bites like fresh red hot pepper mixed in a signature sauce Tongues become numb that is the cost The taste is clearly bold So rare it reminds you of big red diamonds or pure black gold [...]