Versed In Ember

by Clarence Barbee

This author used to perform his poetry quite a bit. When he did, he did it under the pseudonym "nabraska", a homage to his home and family. Close to 20 years later he gives you the words he would perform on stage, and in the studio. These are poems people, but they are also spoken word pieces. So take them as you will; abrasive, truthful, painful, poignant, or beautiful. It is what it is. And much like these pieces, this book is imperfect. But it is at the tip of your finger--if you chose.

83 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2020

About the author

Clarence Barbee has been writing and performing poetry for over a decade. He has produced 9 spoken word albums, under the pseudonyms Nabraska and Poet402. Clarence is now working on self-publishing books of essays and short stories.

In his professional life he has worked with, educated, and supported many children. Clarence believes in keeping an eye on political planes and social occurrences such as changes in world leadership, and social inequalities. These actions of men are a huge curiosity to the author; he believes in writing about them, and discussing them, so solutions can be made.

Clarence has taken these experiences and written about them extensively. He asks, “who doesn’t want to be happy,” then goes about the business of finding the answer. Please take some time to join him on this journey as they are set through words, sometimes with music, and always taken with a grain of salt.