Asylum

by Renee Daniel Flagler

This book of poetry is a private institution erected to serve as a sanctuary for experiences, thoughts, and ideas. Asylum is a visceral collection of reflections about race, bias, injustice, and hope; the telling of autobiographical experiences of a singular black woman, mother, and professional; and a haven for the joys and pains of being African American and woman in America. The reflections are steeped in historical contexts that penetrate the present and shape the future. It is a resting place for unsettled sentiments, anger, prayers, and pleadings against the backdrop of a society divided. It hopes to display the insides of black and brown lives to knit races and cultures together into a tapestry of understanding. Asylum is one poet’s safe place where the sanctity of her truths may find refuge.

88 pages, Paperback

Published April 20, 2021

About the author

Renee Daniel Flagler, MFA is an award-winning writer and adjunct professor of creative writing. AKA Nicki Night. With a deep passion for nurturing literacy and inspiring young minds, she established the Renee Daniel Flagler Scholarship to support high school seniors pursuing majors in writing and English, ensuring the next generation of writers and thinkers has the resources to thrive.

Reviews

[ToniReads_1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my Mind

I love " Can I just be a Woman ". Great poetry. In my mind finger snaps. Yes , I truly did enjoy this book. Tapped on so much. I appreciate that it made me feel like a conversation with my children.

[Priscilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Black Girl Truths

It’s been a few years since I’ve read a book of poetry. Asylum by Renee Daniel Flagler was the perfect book to reacquaint myself with it. Reading the poems give a different perception. My favorite was titled “Can I just be a Woman”.

#cillasbookmaniacs

[Shone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of poetry was touching and very self reflecting. I got a few good laughs, and shed a few tears. Book marked several of these poems to go back and re-read. I hope Ms Flagler writes more books of poetry.

#Cillasbookmaniacs #MamaToni # Touching.