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A Smothered Scripture is a collection of poems celebrating my family background, culture, and quest for love. 

These pages make up three chapters entitled: 

The Catalyst, that map out my background with pieces of my family history.

The Conversation, which is my discovery of Love.

The Consciousness, which consists of a few of my comments on Black culture in all its tests and triumphs. 

My hope is that you can connect your own life experiences to the anecdotes I describe within my poetry. Please enjoy A Smothered Scripture and share with others!
