Why I Write These Poems

By Louis Vernon Moten Sr.

Louis V. Moten presents his first collection of poetry in this second edition of the 2002 classic. Moten is a founding member of The Black Poets Collective of Kansas City, MO where he and several others birthed the modern spoken word movement in KC. Here, readers get to witness Moten as the master of wordplay, jest, introspection and a wake up call to the masses. This is collection features his famous, "The House that Blacks Built", "Khemitstry" and "Squirrel Watching". This is a must have, a primer for all African American men looking to give explanation to the depth of the emotions and experiences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08J5HHXJH
• ISBN13: 9798682265503
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"