My poem “when asked what it’s like being a poet” is is based on one of my favorite poems to teach, “The Art of Disappearing” by Naomi Shihab Nye. It is published in the latest issue of Whale Road Review, and have been nominated for a Pushcart Prize!
"Perspective" nominated for a Pushcart
Happy to hear that my CNF piece “Perspective” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by After the Art.
"reflection" nominated a for Best of the Net award
Decolonial Passage published three of my poems, including “reflection,” which has now been nominated for a Best of the Net Award.
“reflection” is an ekphrastic poem after James Barnor’s Self-Portrait with a Store Assistant at the West African Drug Company, 1952
"being present" nominated for a Best of the Net in prose!
One of the pieces I’m most proud of writing, “being present,” was just nominated for a Best of the Net Award in prose! It was originally published in Porcupine Literary (which previously nominated it for a Pushcart).
"believes all things" nominated for a Best of the Net
3Elements Literary Review has nominated “…believes all things” for a Best of the Net!
Award (almost) announcements
Two close but no cigar announcements:
I.
Selections from Selling the World (my ekphrastic manuscript in progress") was longlisted for the Kinsman Avenue Publishing African Diaspora Award. My poems “Adoration of the Magi,” “Bust of Akhenaten,” “homegoing,” “The Moorish Chief,” & “Quilt” will all published in a forthcoming anthology.
II.
The Third Renunciation was a finalist for the New England Poetry Club Sheila Margaret Motton Book Prize. This is the second time I’ve been a finalist for this prize.
Poem nominated for a Pushcart Prize by Pensive Journal
My poem "dispatches from the desk of Danel: the self-designated disciple and messianic anger-management translator" was nominated for the Pushcart Prize by Pensive: A Global Journal of Spirituality & the Arts.
And yes, it’s “Danel” in the title, not “Daniel.”
Pushcart Nomination from Porcupine Literary
I was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for one of my favorite pieces, “Being Present,” by Porcupine Literary! Read it below.
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Pushcart Nomination from The Elevation Review
My poem “on the morning I was cancelled by the CRT karens” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by The Elevation Review.
Pushcart Prize Nomination from The Worcester Review
My poem “curriculum development” was nominated by The Worcester Review for a Pushcart Prize!
"Invisible Man (Two Views)” - Alan Squire Publishing Annual Poetry Contest
My poem "Invisible Man (Two Views)” was shortlisted in Alan Squire Publishing Annual Poetry Contest and is now in ASP Bulliten’s latest issue.
Invisible Man, Glenn Ligon
This is a doubly ekphrastic poem, inspired by Glenn Ligon’s canvases (by the same name), who in turn took his inspiration from Ralph Ellison’s novel of the same name. Both Ligon and my work represents the opening paragraphs of Ellison’s work to great effect.
So I’m standing on the shoulders of giants. Black excellence.
Best Spiritual Literature anthology nomination
Presence Journal is nominating my poem [Say pity is not action, is not love] for possible inclusion in Orison Books' annual Best Spiritual Literature anthology!
This is a first for me and I’m honored.
"Inscrutable" Nominated for a Best of the Net Award
My creative nonfiction essay “Inscrutable” was nominated by Redivder for a Best of the Net Award.
This is my first time being nominated for my prose.
