Angela's Poetic Lens And Voice

Just Family 13.11.2021 3:26 ↓

The family grows with love. 

Girl Fight At School 06.11.2021 4:53 ↓

Fights are harder for teachers to process than most think.

Obama Time 30.10.2021 4:16 ↓

There's a reason we reference time around President Obama. I dedicate this poem to Jackie Sibblies Drury who inspired me and my friend, Professor Wendy Meaden who made our meeting possible. 

Needy 23.10.2021 2:31 ↓

The spoken sentiments of students during a pandemic in America.

Ode to Elizabeth 21.10.2021 3:16 ↓

She was love in a small furry package.

Away 13.07.2021 3:33 ↓

This poem woke me up in the middle of the night and moved me to tears as I penned it. 

Oilin' My Skin 01.07.2021 3:57 ↓

There is poetry in the daily task of taking care of our skin.

"Ode to the Working Mother in the Bleachers" 04.05.2021 7:23 ↓

This poem puts you in the mind of a mother on a mission.

"We Do Matter" 24.04.2021 4:44 ↓

How do you know you matter? 

"Rowing Feeds Me in Ways Nothing Else Can" 18.04.2021 2:58 ↓

Rowing is an amazing sport, but it is special to me for one reason. Photo by my teammate, Tim Cordes.

"Ode to my Urban Roster" 10.04.2021 3:07 ↓

Saying one's name correctly is a sign of respect that says, "You matter." Photo by Trinity Barnes.

"The Tomb Was Empty" 03.04.2021 4:08 ↓

This poem explores Easter and what it means. If you want to learn more, join me Saturday or Sunday at https://traderspoint.tv/  Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

"Ode to the Sanguine Septuagenarian Sage in the Catch" 27.03.2021 3:26 ↓

My celebration of Women's History Month would not be complete without one of my teammates. Photo Credit: Tim Cordes, my Indianapolis Rowing Center teammate

"Black-eyed Peas and Greens" 20.03.2021 4:41 ↓

Some foods wake up sweet memories for us to enjoy along with our meal. Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

"5:43 PM Groceries After Work" 13.03.2021 4:22 ↓

This is a bitter sweet look at a tradition passed down from mothers to daughters. Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

"Ode to the White Afros of Our Beloved Matriarchs" 06.03.2021 3:25 ↓

In honor of Women's History Month, this poem pays homage to a popular hairstyle worn by septuagenarian and octagenarian black women. Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

"Ode to Seven Smiles" by Angela Barnes 27.02.2021 3:33 ↓

School picture day is usually mundane, but in the middle of the 2020 pandemic, it almost moved me to tears as my students removed their masks and I saw their smiles for the first time.