Old Lady Rap: Poetry for the Soul

By Debbie G. Alston

Poetry has a long history. Those who love poetry find its words soothing, sympathetic, empathetic and romantic.
It dates back at least to prehistoric times with hunting poetry in Africa and to panegyric and elegiac court poetry of the empires of the Nile, Niger, and Volta River valleys. The poems in this book are varied and what I term, "poetry in motion with a feel of rhythmic sleepwalking." Rap music is a phenomenal force in the music industry and became an outlet for young black men to make it out of the hood and those living dysfunctional neighborhoods.

Poetry can be pain and sometimes pain is all someone knows. Poetry can be emotional, especially for someone who is dealing with their own emotional circle. Read poems like "Woman Down," "Never Thought I Would Die So Young,"
"Bitter Womb," and "Cried Out Loud" are a few of the poems that will touch your soul. If you are a fan of rap music, then these poems are for you. If you are a fan of poetry, then the verses in these poems offer something different.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BZFNYN3S
• ISBN13: 9798368160122
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"