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First Words
First Words is a 2010 Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) Literary Awards winning collection of poems that would ring, reverberate and ricochet long after you have heard them... the inner self seeking your attention and begging to be listened.
Vincent de Paul's first words to the world is through the pen, the sharpest of all swords, to salvage a lost people, to revoke vices, condemn and right a society that's profane and down the oh so ever trodden path to damnation.
Vincent de Paul's first words to the world is through the pen, the sharpest of all swords, to salvage a lost people, to revoke vices, condemn and right a society that's profane and down the oh so ever trodden path to damnation.
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First published January 4, 2011
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About the author
Vincent de Paul
17 books74 followersBorn Samuel Vincent de Paul(שְׁמוּאֵל), Vincent de Paul, is a Kenyan freelance writer, author, blogger, and poet.
Vincent is the author of the bestselling collection of flash fiction stories series, Flashes of Vice. He has written sensational love poetry, and he blogs at:
1. http://www.poeticjustnes.com
2. http://www.flashesofvices.com
3. http://www.elovepoetry.wordpress.com.
Awards
Storymoja Africa 30+ Years Ago Competition, 2015 - Won
Storymoja Africa Competitions, 2014 - short listed
Chika Unigwe Best Short Short Story Competition, 2013 - Shortlisted
Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) Literary Awards, 2010 - Won
Vincent is the author of the bestselling collection of flash fiction stories series, Flashes of Vice. He has written sensational love poetry, and he blogs at:
1. http://www.poeticjustnes.com
2. http://www.flashesofvices.com
3. http://www.elovepoetry.wordpress.com.
Awards
Storymoja Africa 30+ Years Ago Competition, 2015 - Won
Storymoja Africa Competitions, 2014 - short listed
Chika Unigwe Best Short Short Story Competition, 2013 - Shortlisted
Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) Literary Awards, 2010 - Won
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April 10, 2020
Poetry as we all know it is Imaginative writing in verse…
First of all I like the way the poet used that famous speech as a title and worked it into the poem..literally..
This could work well as a story.... NaijaStories.com
wow! Dude, you “wowed” me. Just love your stylish way.. This is one of the best poetry I ever read here. Nice work with black-american accent!... NaijaStories.com
Merged review:
Well, I don’t know how to say this without looking stupid after all the praise. I didn’t feel this…kinda. I love the concept and the message but the telling…*scratching my head*
But I am happy for you bro! People love your poem! NaijaStories.com
First of all I like the way the poet used that famous speech as a title and worked it into the poem..literally..
This could work well as a story.... NaijaStories.com
wow! Dude, you “wowed” me. Just love your stylish way.. This is one of the best poetry I ever read here. Nice work with black-american accent!... NaijaStories.com
Merged review:
Well, I don’t know how to say this without looking stupid after all the praise. I didn’t feel this…kinda. I love the concept and the message but the telling…*scratching my head*
But I am happy for you bro! People love your poem! NaijaStories.com
August 29, 2020
Poetry as we all know it is Imaginative writing in verse…
First of all I like the way the poet used that famous speech as a title and worked it into the poem..literally..
This could work well as a story.... NaijaStories.com
wow! Dude, you “wowed” me. Just love your stylish way.. This is one of the best poetry I ever read here. Nice work with black-american accent!... NaijaStories.com
Merged review:
Well, I don’t know how to say this without looking stupid after all the praise. I didn’t feel this…kinda. I love the concept and the message but the telling…*scratching my head*
But I am happy for you bro! People love your poem! Naija Stories
I like d Allusion to Martin Luther,if u had nt done dat in dis poem,may be I wud SHOUT cause,I av done close study of d man nd dat inspired d interest to read dis. WELL DONE ND WELCOME!
Writing this book was one of my dedicated attempts at being a writer, disillusioned by the 'power' of literature, ready to ruffle feathers and disturb cool waters. I have not yet overcome the shock of realizing the contrary.
First Words is a 2010 Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) Literary Awards winning collection of poems that would ring, reverberate and ricochet long after you have heard them—the inner self seeking your attention and begging to be listened. First Words addresses a wide range of issues from societal maladies and politics to culture and interpersonal relationships. These are Vincent de Paul’s first words to the world as he revokes vices, condemns and rights a society he sees doomed to damnation.
First of all I like the way the poet used that famous speech as a title and worked it into the poem..literally..
This could work well as a story.... NaijaStories.com
wow! Dude, you “wowed” me. Just love your stylish way.. This is one of the best poetry I ever read here. Nice work with black-american accent!... NaijaStories.com
Merged review:
Well, I don’t know how to say this without looking stupid after all the praise. I didn’t feel this…kinda. I love the concept and the message but the telling…*scratching my head*
But I am happy for you bro! People love your poem! Naija Stories
I like d Allusion to Martin Luther,if u had nt done dat in dis poem,may be I wud SHOUT cause,I av done close study of d man nd dat inspired d interest to read dis. WELL DONE ND WELCOME!
Writing this book was one of my dedicated attempts at being a writer, disillusioned by the 'power' of literature, ready to ruffle feathers and disturb cool waters. I have not yet overcome the shock of realizing the contrary.
First Words is a 2010 Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) Literary Awards winning collection of poems that would ring, reverberate and ricochet long after you have heard them—the inner self seeking your attention and begging to be listened. First Words addresses a wide range of issues from societal maladies and politics to culture and interpersonal relationships. These are Vincent de Paul’s first words to the world as he revokes vices, condemns and rights a society he sees doomed to damnation.
August 29, 2020
Writing this book was one of my dedicated attempts at being a writer, disillusioned by the 'power' of literature, ready to ruffle feathers and disturb cool waters. I have not yet overcome the shock of realizing the contrary.
First Words is a 2010 Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) Literary Awards winning collection of poems that would ring, reverberate and ricochet long after you have heard them—the inner self seeking your attention and begging to be listened. First Words addresses a wide range of issues from societal maladies and politics to culture and interpersonal relationships. These are Vincent de Paul’s first words to the world as he revokes vices, condemns and rights a society he sees doomed to damnation.
First Words is a 2010 Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) Literary Awards winning collection of poems that would ring, reverberate and ricochet long after you have heard them—the inner self seeking your attention and begging to be listened. First Words addresses a wide range of issues from societal maladies and politics to culture and interpersonal relationships. These are Vincent de Paul’s first words to the world as he revokes vices, condemns and rights a society he sees doomed to damnation.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews