"Yes we can, Rise up as a nation and stand proud" The third installment of the poetry series by Patricia Ralph

Poetry series By Patricia Ralph

Dominus Vir's Master of art features our continued contributor, Patricia Ralph.  A poem "Life" 

"It was comfortable.  

Like a blanket: soft, bright, warm, white;

nearly imperceptible threads...piling up on me like snow. " Master Mind Collective presents Iris Aurora Garner

"What shall be, upon that hot glare's sinking?
Jubilee! -- With deep, silken dark comes horizon-wide reunion.
Fingertip galaxies and stars gild arching waves,
a sweet communion." Iris A Garner. Another piece of the poetic collection. 

but of course, there will be temptation

take a step back and maybe a shot of bourbon

grass over there shimmers with glare from the sun 

until you realize the real shit was always shunned

This sea-grey-blue strip is broad, ripples glued in place framing a creamy hardcover with black italian script, and, 'CANTO X', heading all in capital letters.

Dominus Vir Master Mind COllective presents poet Iris Aurora Garner, enjoy and your soul is welcome to experience new poetry in "old ways".

Lee Upton (born June 2, 1953 St. Johns, Michigan) is an American poet, fiction writer, literary critic, and a graduate of the MFA Program for Poets & Writers at the University of Massachusetts. She is the author of, most recently, “The Tao of Humiliation: Stories.” A collection of her poems, “Bottle the Bottles the Bottles the Bottles,”

Dominus Vir presents a series of poetry by Patricia Ralph. This piece we hold dear to our community as it reflects on the work and influence of Eric L. Adams who has served the residents of the city of his birth as a police officer, state senator, coalition builder and Brooklyn's First Black Borough President. 

"And it’s me, just me and the vast white carpet welcoming me." A perspective poem by collective Mastermind, Patricia Ralph

An excerpt from an original piece by The Master Mind Collectives own Patricia Ralph. We welcome her art and are excited about working with this poet in the future.  

A Poem by Founder and Curator of Dominus Vir.com about the choices contemplated in his journey through life. The perspective from inner-city living and the choice made to do or not to do in our community

To Whom it may or may not concern…

From: Manelly M. / Daughter / Sister / Mother / Aunt and above all else.. Magic

A Series of poems by our resident diplomat. Manelly Moreno, shares the beginning of many poetic works in a group of poems about parental relationships. We praise our poets in April, which is recognized as the official Poetry Month. Enjoy and comment if these poems moves you.

A Series of Poetry

By Contributor Manelly Moreno

A Series of Poetry by contributor, Manelly Moreno. Her poetry serves as letters to a physically present but mentally and spiritually absent father.

In 1945 her first book of poetry “A street in Bronzeville” was published by (Harper and Row), which was an instant success. In 1950 Gwendolyn became the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize. Dominus Vir takes a second look in the spirit of women history and "National Poetry day"

Black Girls Magic, symbolic to our influence by magnificent black creators and artist, we explore through "the Godmothers perspective a Poem; Black Girl Magic

Ayesha Jaco is a poet and community leader from the city of Chicago. Her poems are featured in Four of Lupe Fiasco's Studio album and her words create the powerful setting in which to view our current generations climate. In recognition with Women's day, for Dominus VIr  Womens Month,  showcase one of her awesome poetic work with more to come. Ayesha represents a true Master Mind and teacher of arts.

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks was an American poet and teacher. She was the first black person to win a Pulitzer prize when she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1950 for her second collection, Annie Allen. I look into her Poem We Real Cool

A poem by My Faith Heels author and Dominus Vir contributor "The Godmother" in commencement of Black History Month. We obtain experience through experiences, we celebrate black history everyday, but for those who are adjusted with American tradition, here is a poetic toast to Black History. For more inspiration check out My Faith Heels .com