presenting TJ’s Poetry Corner
We’re here to help you navigate through life with encouraging words of hope and truth, filled with positive insights on how to face the world with your eyes wide open. Let’s take our next steps together.
- Share your story
Let’s chat about the ups and down of everyday life as we attempt to live out the great American experiment. - Read a Poem
We would love to hear your poetry. Or maybe you have the special gift of bringing to life the lyrics of other great poets, like Maya Angelo, Pearl Cleage etc. just to name a few. - Are you writing a book?
Join Shaniece B. Allyn and other special guest writers as we endeavor to put our words to power through sharing our experiences on writing our first novel. - Let’s explore together
Spread the word! Invite someone you know who might want to step to mic expressing their innermost thoughts through poetry.
Live audio welcome from TJ:
The poem below is our unique invitation to TJ’s Poetry Corner where Ladies are always welcome to share their poetry while relaxing and enjoying good poetry wine.
Step to the Mic
Step to the Mic and read a phrase
From your life script, if you please.
Or maybe you would like to tell someone else's story
It doesn't matter my Sista's “just read!”
Here's where Ladies can come together,
Bonding and sharing their most intimate thoughts.
Where words of expressions vibrate the walls.
The price for articulation, No cost!
Women of all color expressing themselves
Through the path of the spoken word,
There are those who may not understand
Because their visions are hatred blurred.
But- here our poets come together peacefully
To be intoxicated by good poetry wine.
For those who wish to feel the love
By all means please get on-line.
Or maybe you would like to just sit back
And allow the verses to ease your mind,
The pleasure is yours for the taking.
However, to the Poetess, please be kind.
Stay focused my sisters, don’t look back
Tomorrow is yet another day.
With all the love inside our words
No haters can get in our way
So, hold on to the arms of your chairs
Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
As our Sista’s come slinging words of peace and love
Bringing it strong and personified.
Step to the Mic.......
written by Shaniece B. Allyn
Read a poem from your favorite Poetess.
A talented group of creative individuals who shares their art, with cinematography, and all niches in between.
Maya Angelou
American Memoirist and Poet
Known for the awe-inspiring poems: Phenomenal Woman, Still I Rise, and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Shaniece B. Allyn
Author, Poet, and Bible Teacher
Introducing her first novel, My Lyrical Safe Haven, and prize-winning poetry, What Makes me a Diva, and Are my Children Free.
Pearl Cleage
American Playwright and Essayist
On Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Poetic Revelations presents its……….
Welcome to our first live “Poetry Night” hosted by Shaniece B. Allyn
All participants must register upon entry by clicking on door below to obtain your Season Pass to our weekly Poetry Nights @ TJ’s Poetry Corner.
See our featured ‘Poem” and or “Guest” below.
James Mercer Langston Hughes
Poem of the evening is written by a famous American Poet
Langston Hughes
Join us on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as we read and explore the poems of Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901[1] – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. One of the earliest innovators of the literary form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Madam and the Census Man
The census man,
The day he came round,
Wanted my name
To put it down.
I said, JOHNSON,
ALBERTA K.
But he hated to write
The K that way.
He said, What
Does K stand for?
I said, K–
And nothing more.
He said, I’m gonna put it
Kay.
I said, If you do,
You lie.
My mother christened me
ALBERTA K.
You leave my name
Just that way!
He said, Mrs.,
(With a snort)
Just a K
Makes your name too short.
I said, I don’t
Give a damn!
Leave me and my name
Just like I am!
Furthermore, rub out
That MRS., too–
I’ll have you know
I’m Madam to you!