Tears so forceful.
Come pouring dryly.
Yet so swiftly.
That they miss me.
Dry heave.
Tight chest.
I’m a mess.
Blank thoughts.
Full mind.
Unstructured thinking.
I want to.
I got to.
If not for me…
Why me?
Chosen?
Maybe.
Thoughts translated.
Put down on paper.
Do you see?
Our commonality.
So together we.
On bended knee…
We pray.
And stay hopeful.
It’s not just me.
Copyright 2009
Hailing from Dallas, TX, spoken word artist Jason Mars is ready to start a movement that also encompasses a group of other artists identifying themselves as the "New Talented Tenth". And his riveting spoken word piece "I Write America" (see above) tells you why this young brother will make his mark in the spoken word arena and beyond. But just who is Jason Mars? Come on, follow along... and let him tell you in this brief Q & A session.
Q: How would you describe your style of spoken word?
A: My style is actually an even mixture of poetry and spoken word. For every performance piece I write a piece that can be read by an audience.
Q: You mentioned that you just got serious about the impact of words. What inspired you to write poetry and get into spoken word? When did you make the transition from just writing to take yourself and your work seriously as an artist
A: I have been writing for 6yrs since I was 15, I just started performing when I realized that I could captivate an audience. The opportunity to move crowds with words that I concocted was incredible to me. Writing was an outlet at a young age age and as I wrote more and more I developed a better grasp of word play and skills to structure poems. I just recently took it serious when I started to get good feedback.
Q: What venues have you recently performed at? Any future shows planned
A: I performed for the first time at Sankofa in Dallas.... I am moving to California to set up a couple shows that I can frequent. I am looking to put on my own shows in California in the next 3 months.
Q: Where can spoken word fans see your work?
A: The best place to find my work is youtube.com/jadenallen
Q: What projects are you currently working on?
A: Future projects include a weekly poetry show, an art/poetry fusion
show (insane) a book of poetry that will include the reasons behind
the poems so that I stay true to my work.
Q: Can you elaborate more on your "movement" and explain who the "new" Talented Tenth are?
A: The movement is a group of individuals who have a message to share and do so through the arts movement: poetry/spoken word, painting,sketching etc... The young anti-apathy movement. Talented tenth is the spin off of the movement from the days of the Harlem Renaissance.
Q: What was the inspiration behind your spoken word piece "I Write America".
A: "I Write America" was inspired by life... I just wanted to break down the colors of the flag and give them meaning. An honest meaning in my
opinion.
Q: One year ago you were...?
A: One year ago I was writing and waiting on everyone's approval until I realized that if it is truly from a genuine place then people will
flock to it.
Q: Ten years from now you will...?
A: Ten years from now I will have published at least 3 books, written 4 plays, 3 screen plays, and will be known for contributing something positive to my community and leading by example.
Q: Why do you feel it's important to share your work with others?
A: I feel like it is important to share my work because I have the
ability to creatively convey messages and express the emotions of my
people, my generation.
Jason Mars has spoken. But he ain't done yet.
www.youtube.com/jadenallen
Copyright 2009
Press Release: LOVE JONES AND LOVE POEMS THE TOUR 2009
"Let me be your revolutionary flame
The liberated lion you wake up next to
and exchange warm salutations with.
I yearn to feel the fire of your kiss
as we build, debate, agree to disagree
while walking freedom's beautiful path"....
Excerpt from "Let Me Be Your Revolutionary Flame" Copyright 1999
Christopher D. Sims a.k.a. UniverSouLove
To not allow yourself to enjoy the work of this talented and gifted spoken word artist would be a sin. UniverSouLove is now available for features and is currently embarking on his own one man show, spoken word tour - Love Jones and Love Poems the Tour for 2009. For booking please e-mail: booking@universoulovethepoet.com
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Jonesin'...(Take 125th St. and Detour Pass Amazing)
I be Jonesin'.
Jonesin' for his poetical words
That be flowin'.
Page after page,
He performs lyrical stunts
And rhyming acrobatics.
As I sip on the soul of
His verbal aphrodisiacs.
When his poetry kisses my skin,
Nibblin' at the earlobes of this
Black womb(man),
It leaves me breathless.
His metaphors, words, and verbs,
Got me on some next shhhhhh...
I be Jonesin'.
Jonesin for his poetical words,
They be flowin'.
An ordained listener.
He's been captivated by the
Beauty of our essence.
For stretches of long years...
May I suggest you absorb
"Black Women Cry Purple Tears".
So can you understand,
The beautiful state of bliss that I am in?
The reasons why I cherish
Each well crafted verse?
Originating from a gifted mind.
My heart is connected.
And forever mesmerized by his
Oratorical Universe.
I be Jonesin'.
Jonesin' for his poetical words.
Yeah, I be floatin'.
Copyright 2009
C. Thomas
a.k.a. brownsugatou
Heart races.
I'm scared.
Breathing shortened.
Gone?
Nah, it's still there.
Thank God I'm me.
But afraid of what
YOU want, need, and think
I might be.
Pure hesitancy
I smell.
The joy and possible
Satisfaction I bring to you,
You inhale.
Still I'm runnin'.
Runnin' from a ball of emotions.
These chains of irrationality.
This weight of anxiety,
As I imagine me leave
My complacency.
But what if I walk with Him
And believe?
Increase my faith and
Supress my doubts?
Choke back these tears
And cuddle up with victory?
Focus on the amazing things
He sees in me?
Nothin'.
This poem hasn't happened yet.
'Cause I'm still runnin'.
Copyright 2009
C. Thomas
a.k.a. brownsugatou
