A Book of Modern Poems, By 'Chicago Renaissance' inspired Poet Troy R. Jackson. Including epoch poetry about relationships and celebrity. This book contains poetry about African-American luminaries Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Martin Luther King. This poetry is spoken from the unique perspective of a writer, poet, and musician. Troy Jackson was born in Chicago, and raised in Chicago and Memphis, Tennessee. Troy holds a degree in Liberal Studies from the University of Memphis. Poems *Sister O *USS Barack Obama *Ode To Richard Wright *Brother Martin *Open Letter To Gwendolyn Brooks
I ran across this poetry book because I became a follower of the author. I have to say this is a great poetry book. First you are smiling, then frowning, then giggling, and even near tears. Very well written and full of passion.