She said… don’t move. She said… this doesn’t happen to men. She said… you should be thanking me. She said… keep your mouth shut. She said… […]
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Category: Poetry
I’ve written poetry for many years, which can be found at the bottom of this page. First, linked below are a few anthologies I’ve been published in under my name and the pseudonym “J.L. Nales.”
*A Break in the Clouds
*Celebrating Excellence: The 1995 President’s Awards
*Dusting Off Dreams
*My Restless Heart (LOC Card: 90-80721)
*New Voices
*Sharing Special Moments (Creative Arts and Science Enterprise)
*Treasured Poems of America 1993
*Eternal Portraits (poetry.com)
I’ve also received a few poetry awards:
*September 2003 – Editor’s Choice Award from International Library of Poetry
*Accomplishment of Merit Award from Creative Arts & Science Enterprises
*Spring 1994 – Honorable Mention from Iliad Literary Awards Program
6 AM at McPherson Square
6 AM at McPherson Square No one is up. Just us workerbees. Pink sky. Cool, strong breeze. The homeless men – and it is all men here – are huddled […]
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Sometimes
I think I’ll call this one “sometimes.” Sometimes, you need to pick up your oldest son from the Metro at 9:30 pm. Sometimes, you think you feel something crawling up […]
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An Ode to the Zombies of My Youth
An Ode to the Zombies of My Youth by James Landrith I do not like zombies with guns. I do not when fast they runs. I would not like zombies […]
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Title Not Needed
Title Not Needed by James Landrith If you think so… However, I couldn’t possibly agree less But it really doesn’t fucking matter Did you really think it did? (19 […]
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Bob Jones and the Last Crusade…
Bob Jones and the Last Crusade to try to Stop Satan From Using Interracial Marriages to Create The New World Order, Thereby Giving Rise to the Anti-Christ… by James Landrith […]
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For Ntozake
FOR NTOZAKE As I held her in my arms she cried as I washed the blood she died a little rejuvenation of the spirit starts with love love […]
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For Abby: Part Two
For Abby: Part Two by James Landrith respect – the first thing we spoke of – yours for me you scared me confused me amazed me Did you ever get […]
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For Abby: Part One
For Abby: Part One by James Landrith Some roads only lead one way Away Goodbye Abby Copyright © 1991 James A. Landrith, Jr. All rights reserved. {mos_sb_discuss:7}
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Personal For Sam I Am
Personal For Sam I Am by James Landrith Dry A new word to you What’s it like to be able to see again? The world is fucked Congratulations You aren’t […]
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