Life Poetry is a compilation of emotions that I have experienced throughout my life. Most of the poems in this book represent my journey from overcoming the scars of my past, to learning to love myself, and to eventually finding love in my husband and my son. I have experienced all of these emotions, from pain to joy. These poems run the gamut from simple observations to recollections of experiences that affected my life profoundly. I have learned, suffered, and grown from these experiences and have been healed in the process. This journey has taught me that life is to be experienced in all its ups and downs. My hope is that whoever reads these poems will be changed in some way. Thank you, and may God bless the readers of this book.

Prologue (Viewer discretion is advised) Romeo: "I never wanted to be a part of this". I continue to tie his arms and legs to the chair. "Some people just have a way of bringing it out of you, don't they?" I dryly chuckle, thinking about my father. He hums. "You sound just like him, you know?" I pause, staring into nothing. "He didn't want anything to do with this lifestyle either". He sways his head from side to side. The effects of the venom running through his veins slowly draining him. "He would rather....." Without hesitation, I grab the gun from my waist and place it to his temple. "Shut. The. Fuck. Up." His eyes widen and he does exactly what I say. I don't know what he thought would happen saying that. The faded memories and images of my father flows through my brain like a rushing water. "You look just like him".

Hey everyone! I'm introducing to you my upcoming release: A Lethal Vendetta/Sins of A Mother. Coming this summer. I'm so excited about it and I really hope you enjoy it.

Alana and Dana are the best of friends, sharing dreams and listening to each other rant and rave about the men in their lives.
Alana is married to the big time realtor Edward Williams. He lives his life thinking he runs everything especially his relationship with his wife that's until Alana showed him that he wasn't and couldn't run her. Alana knows more about Edward and his secrets than he knows but at some point the cat is gonna be let out of the bag.
With Dana loving her man Marcus and everything about him, he quickly shows her that in his eyes she's no better than any other woman he has ever come across. Marcus does love her but if his love got in the way of his street life, he would dead that in a heartbeat. Dana knows its a battle trying to love Marcus but he soon finds out he taught her everything she knows. This drama and sex filled novel will keep your attention.

This amazing woman writes as a Black woman, not as an African American. She writes as a daughter, a sister, and a mother of many. Jazar has written this collection of poems cognizant of all Mothers seeking affirmation, and support after the loss of a child or children. In the midst of it all, this amazing mother fights for Lupus, a true activist who focuses on bullying, racism, brutality, family violence, and people as a whole. Weaving a tapestry of triumphant poems, Jazar draws the reader into the gritty world of the sudden loss her children, then embracing faith and evolution. Pain & Paper by Jazar F. Kahr shows an empowered resilient mother in the wake of poetic empowerment.

Conclusion Does slavery still exist? In the United States of America, it does? Under the 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution it clearly states that if someone commits a criminal offense that they will be held in servitude to whichever state the offense was committed in. Advocate for trouble youth and prisoner, Jonah Sanders presents an honest glimpse into the American plantations, with the hope that it will help deter youth from ignorance and to live for Jesus and not for this world, for I am a slave by the decisions I have made. Scared Straight doesn't work, nor was it meant to work. God’s way will.

Playing Games is a lesbian love triangle in which Ronnie a stud is caught between love and lust. On one hand she has a young feisty fem by the name of Kenni. On the other hand, lust from a beautiful older woman is throwing itself in the most provocative way possible at Ronnie. What’s a young stud to do but play the game and see who wins?

13 authors bring you 13 brand new, steamy stories to help raise money for Feeding America! The profits from this project will be donated directly to charity! Riiva Williams- Married to the CIA Felicia Lewis- The Summer I Found Love Briana Cole- Miriage A Trois Deryl Ali- The Cookie Monster Prince T. Patterson - Dissociative Lauren Horner - A Diamond in the Rough Seven Steps- The Cottage Tiffany Turner- Scattered Darryl J. Johnson- From Sunrise to Sunrise Marie A. Norfleet- Was It Worth It Darnisha King- The REAL Housewife Elijah Foreman- Nothing Left to Say: A Deceitful Love Ashley Jackson- Encrypted

“Anthony and Asia: A Thug Romance” by M. Skye is a captivating urban love story that pulls you into the lives of two people, Anthony Brodanax and Asia Hawkins, trying to get past the hustle of the streets. It’s a story about temptation, secrets, family, and love that will keep you wanting more page after page

King built the biggest drug empire Memphis has ever seen. For 20 years he ran the streets and earned the right to be called King. After stepping out of the game, leaving all of his dirt and past behind and becoming a successful preacher for ten years, a past he thought he buried comes back to haunt him. 
Will he stay out the game or get Pulled Back In...

In the 1980’s high level ballers in the City of Los Angeles were made to move and live in fear. Ghetto millionaires were readily becoming victims of multi-hundred-thousand dollar Jack licks and no one could figure out by whom or how…It happened then and now, some twenty years later it was happening all over again.

DOUBLE CROSSED

Road Dog has taken a page from the script of the past bringing the art of the Jack move back, with a crew of hardened battle-tested soldiers beside him, marching to heights untold until a deep-cover operative shows up, using her beauty, brains, and body to work her magic. Then, things start falling apart.

WHO’S

Kanga-Ru is a street King and second in command of the City’s highly secret Black Mafia. He’s been robbed and viciously violated, adding insult to injury, his ghetto Queen Tee-Tee has been left with her wig split and he’ll stop at nothing to avenge the honor of his kingdom and root out all whom dared to offend.

HUNTING

Agent’s Rick Donovan and Sheila McKinney are working closely with their deep cover operative to try and get the Drug dealers and Jackers into one big happy bag, but, after more than nine months of being on the inside, things still aren’t exactly going as planned. The two F.B.I Agents are beginning to wonder whether their operative might’ve gotten in too deep; is she in love or just scheming to survive? How much longer before they bring her out? And will she complete her mission?

WHO?
About the Author
Mr. Wesley (Godfather) Hunter is a life-long Main Street Mafia Crip. Presently housed at New Folsom State Prison in Represa, California, where he is serving out the remainder of a 20 year sentence, in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, for robbery and two counts of attempted murder on sheriff’s deputies in Los Angeles, California. Since being incarcerated, Mr. Godfather has written several books. Below is a list of some of his titles: • Hidden World: the Education (Urban Romance) • Hooked: On Satan’s Stone (Urban Novel) • How it Happened (Autobiography) • Everything She Should Know (Self-help/advisory guide) • Mr. Big Stuff (Urban Erotic Collection) • Double Croxx’d (Urban Novel of an inner-city Jacking crew)* • My Mistake (Urban Novel of Love and war) • Everyday Poems: for Letters and Cards, Volume 1 • Everyday Poems: for Letters and Cards, Volume 2 • Everyday.

For questions or comments, feel free to contact the author directly at: Mr. Wesley (Godfather) Hunter, K-83465 P.O. BOX 8101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93409 -Or- Mr. Wesley (Godfather) Hunter Urban Diamonds Publishing 26895 Aliso Creek Road Ste B-127 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

By Author Nagasi Fari

Zia was young and smart but lacked in the knowledge of men. When Kyree comes into her life, he is her everything but not what she expected him to be. He takes full advantage of her age and treats her not like is girlfriend, but like the child her age says she is. Finally reaching her breaking point and done with him, she decides to live her life how he was living it with her—single and free. Meeting Shane was the turning point of her life. When Kyree goes to jail, he does not know how is cellmate will impact his life. When Kyree and Shane are both released and celebrating their new found freedom, all of their lives are changed because of the party. All Zia wants is a life without Kyree and happiness. Shane wants his family with him full-time and Kyree wants to be the King of the streets and for Zia to be his. Sneaking around trying to satisfy three men is not how Zia wanted her life to be. She has her son’s true father, her headache Kyree and the man that holds her life and secret in his hands, Shawn. When Kyree finds out what is going on all hell breaks loose and Zia’s life is in danger. Kyree has his own problems as well trying to be the King of the streets fighting against the one man that holds a secret that could bring hell to him, and Zia. Finally being pushed to her breaking point, who will be the one to disappear out of her life? Will she choose misery over happiness? Will Shane do the unthinkable to make sure his family is happy and together? Who knows who will have to go in this tale of romance, greed and betrayal.

By Author Ni’Kay R

When Priscilla meets the wrong guy, her life is turned upside down. She thinks she's met the man of her dreams until her life is turned into a living nightmare. Why do we hold on to things that are wrong for us? Is it love or naivety? Is there really a difference between the two? Will Priscilla pay the ultimate price for love? What would she give to have one more chance at a 'do over'? Find out in this standalone relaunch of Cash Rules Everything Around Me.

By Author S. Nicole

Meet the Royals: the highly respected, prestigious, very well known and connected family throughout the state of Michigan. The businesses that they own are frequented often, their charitable donations and contributions are fawned over and their accolades and achievements are always front page on every blog and news outlet. But the cookie cutter Royals lead a double life with a bloody past. The family that outwardly appears to be the picture of modern day royalty are the largest and most notorious drug cartel in the Midwest. With each member contributing to the family business in one way or another, the Royal family has reigned supreme for decades. 

By Author Tanya Deloatch

Ever thought to yourself or said to someone, just give me a reason? A reason to do something, go somewhere or feel like you are going through a season or period in your life? The holidays will always show up on the calendar, but how you celebrate or acknowledge those days may be challenging, enjoyable or a combination of both. This book gives an insightful look into some of the reasons, seasons and holidays we relate to; from multiple perspectives.

"Sex Therapy"

By Author Terrie Branch

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By Author Terrie Branch

Meet Kara ad Dakari. Both are suffering from contrasting sexual addictions in the riveting collaboration of two best-selling authors! This red-hot sexy read will definitely leave you with a FIYAH needing to be extinguished!

By Authoress Crystal Biggs

Growing up, Keyla lived the life that most people could only dream of. Being the only child, she found herself being very close to her cousin. The tragic death of her cousin at a young age, due to an overdose, caused Keyla to shun dope boys. She vowed that her parents would never have to worry about her falling for a dope boy.
College student and pizza delivery driver by day and hustler by night, Maziah found himself ready to walk away from the game. With money disappearing, his relationship with his brother tarnishing, and his crew getting shorter, he knew his time to walk away was near.

By Authoress Redd

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By Authoress Redd

To someone on the outside, Nicolette Winters seems just like your average girl that has everything under control but that couldn’t be the furthest thing from the truth. Little does she know that her world is about to crumble out of control and there’s nothing she can do about it, or is it? She is completely fed up with her man, Kilo and all of his shenanigans and nothing that he attempts to do or say seems to make any difference to her anymore….she has become sick and tired of having ENOUGH OF NO LOVE!

By Ayana M. Williams

It feels good being in love. In the beginning, everything was good between husband and wife, Yvonne and Bernard Arnold. They loved one another, unconditionally. When you saw her, you saw him, and vice versa. That was how they rocked. Yvonne works as a secretary at K&A Construction, Inc., with her longtime best friend, Nikki. Bernard works as an electrician at New Light Electric Company, with his whorish homeboy, Rod. Yvonne and Bernard's neighbor, Trina, also known as the Diamond Princess, who works as a stripper at Club Legends, begins to create confusion and stir up trouble between the two lovebirds.

The promiscuous chick gets what she wants, when she wants. She lusts for both, Yvonne and Bernard, but which one of the two will fall into temptation? Due to all of the lies, insecurities, and betrayal that causes infidelity in their relationship, Yvonne and Bernard's love for one another begins to take a turn for the worse. Bernard turns his attention to alcohol, and begins to see another side of Yvonne, that may trigger him into doing something he may regret later. Will Yvonne let temptation destroy her marriage? Does Bernard stop drinking, and becomes the husband he once was to Yvonne, or do they both continue to cheat themselves out of true love?

By Storyteller J'miah Nabawi

Regarding African oral traditions, Bruh Rabbit and our earlier African forebears in America during their enslavement: "Possessing a wide repertoire of tales, a storyteller could draw forth oral retellings based upon personal, real-life situations. Here, sharing something of the heart and spirit would prompt a teller to recreate what had been seen or experienced." ~ Professor Spencer G. Shaw, University of Washington, Seattle WA Unlike the Joel Chandler Harris' cycle of Brer (Bruh) Rabbit tales, here is another facet of the same Bruh Rabbit but spoken and told from the mouth of once enslaved Simon Brown who told the Bruh Rabbit tales to "Little Willie" (Reverend Dr. William J. Faulkner). There were Bruh Rabbit folktales that had "coded" messages that suggested "how to" overcome and overthrow the system of slavery. . . .