Scream
This poem was inspired by my daughters. I wrote this as an exhortation for them to speak their mind. Let their voices be heard if there is something bothering them. Speak truth to power even if that power is a parent. Read More …
Author: brotherdash
Brother Dash is an author, inspirational speaker, writer and poet. He is currently working on his debut novel The Donor. In addition to his novel Brother Dash has written dozens of articles on society, culture, the arts and religion. He has provided workshops and seminars on self-improvement and creative expression. He is an accomplished spoken word poet with three albums and well over 100 performances around the world on his resumé. He has written several articles on society, culture and religion. He is the proud father of 3 young women and resides in New Jersey, USA.
Soul 2 Soul
As poets, as artists we are trying to bring people to higher consciousness. We are trying to illuminate. And by extension all righteous people are trying to bring some righteousness to the world. It’s about reaching out to souls. Soul to Soul. Read More …
Culture, Identity and Islam Part 2
Part 2 With Shaykh Abdallah Adhami Shaykh Abdallah Adhami continues our discussion on Islam, Culture and Society. In this episode Shaykh Abdallah starts with an explanation of the word for poet in Arabic which is Sha’ir. He breaks down the roots that make up the word which according to the Shaykh would mean that the Read More …
Boom Chicka Boom
Boom Chicka Boom was my first really really popular performance piece. For a long time it was my most requested poem and I still get requests for it today. It’s based on the trials and tribulations we all go through with loved ones where we seem to argue over the same things time and time again. So much so that it starts to sound like a broken record (for those of you that remember vinyl records). So it’s like the argument has its own beat. Boom Chicka Boom Chicka Boom Chicka Boom. Video of this piece is on YouTube. Search Boom Chicka Boom Read More …