j-so Poetry

On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration and asked, “What to the American Slave is the Fourth of July?”  . . . the great, Ozzie Davis reads Frederick Douglass’ speech -of which Mr. Douglass titled “The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro” and frequently referred to as:  “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”   His speech, given at an event organi...

j-so celebrates Juneteenth a little differently than most -- check out her poem ... followed by the Black National Anthem:  LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING

After I got word that Frankie Beverly transitioned Tuesday, September 10, 2024, I immediately wanted to pay homage to him in the only way I know how--with words.  I titled my poem after reading the following interview: In one interview with Frankie Beverly (excerpts from The M&M Group’s website) he was quoted as saying: “. . .   I don’t take anything for granted and I know you have to earn you...

My friend, Byron A. Merriweather, of 20 years transitioned June 3, 2021 (from cancer) into a final freedom and an infinite light.   In 2008, Byron had been assigned (at the Oxford House World Service Convention) to be the Ghana Outreach Services Representative to start an Oxford House in Ghana .  Byron used the "Oxford House Model" (a community-based approach to addiction treatment, which provides...

These are the words that surfaced in Janis' spirit following the Biden-Harris victory--November 2020. Background music to poem was whatever was playing from Cox Music Choice Soundscapes during the recording. Acapella tune (He's Got The Whole World in His Hands) sung/altered by J. Omide.  Outgoing song, LOVE OVER HATE , written & performed by K'bana Blaq .

Thank you to K’BANA BLAQ for this podcast-vibe:   The song following j-so's poem is BLACK TRASH--performed by the multi-talented, award-winning artist, K’bana Blaq. Black Trash can be purchased from amazon.com Excerpts from the song, NO MORE CHANCES from K'bana Blaq's album DEATH TO MINDLESS MUSIC, is played in the intro.  This song is one of Blaq's numerous songs carried on amazon.com and K'Bana...

Thank you to K’BANA BLAQ for this podcast-vibe:   Multi-talented, award-winning artist, K’bana Blaq, sings — EVERYDAY PEOPLE from his album DEATH TO MINDLESS MUSIC- -which is one of his numerous songs carried on amazon.com and https://kbanablaqmusic.bandcamp.com/album/death-to-mindless-music K'Bana Blaq Music Band Camp K’bana Blaq is a solo artist, songwriter, actor, director, writer, photographer...

Question Universal Consciousness. Defensive Walls replaced by Spiritual Walls. The intro, TIME WILL TELL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by Ju Ju Drum. The fade-out song, CHILL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq.

Thank you to Ju Ju Drum for this podcast-vibe: Ju Ju Drum collaborated with wife, Corey Garlic, and wrote and performed (as a gift) this special j-so Poetry podcast tune:  TIME WILL TELL © 2020 Ju Ju Drum Music Ju Ju is a professional musician living in Hampton Roads since 1988.  Born in Washington, DC, Ju Ju has shared the stage with many world-renown artists such as Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder,...

Something Worth Sharing ... Motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, has emphasized, “I hope everybody understands how fear suppresses the immune system. Stress suppresses the immune system. This is not a time to be afraid or stressed.” Since the coronavirus outbreak, Iyanla has given powerful Daily tips on managing stress (via YouTube). One of my favorites was Day 10 ... check it out: Daily Anti-Vira...

Greetings, I am most grateful for THE SALVATION ARMY giving permission to the world community to share a beautifully written poem, In the Time of Pandemic , from their website: ____________________________________________________ As many churches around the world have closed their physical doors, we (The Salvation Army) are in the midst of reimagining what it looks like to stay spiritually connect...

JSO Poetry's Theme Music - Instrumental Title:  DAY IN THE LIFE © 2020 Ju Ju Drum Music Appreciation to Performing Artist for writing, producing & providing background music:  Ju Ju Drum Ju Ju Drum is a professional musician who lives in Hampton Roads.  He is from Washington, DC and has performed with many world renown artists such as Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, and other greats.    Ju Ju is...

Proud to be me. NOTE: The intro and trailer track name is TRAILRUNNER by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

Hope for America

Being thankful in spite of hard times.

j-so's Trailer - inviting listeners to check-out poetry by j-so aka Janis Small Omide.