Articles tagged with: Poetry
Ed Garnes Pitch And Toss Yet Anotha Tribute Poem
Award winning writer Ed Garnes pays yet another poetic tribute.
Blue Aint The Only Color Of Jazz Ode To Richard Pryor
In a touching tribute to Richard Pryor, award winning writer Ed Garnes praises the genius who served as a life long inspiration.
Her Blues Wasn’t Blue Enough
Award winning writer Ed Garnes discusses self esteem/ black women in this latest excerpt from his highly anticipated poetry collection Like Sweet Tea On A Hot Summer Day.
Jesus Two Way
Award winning writer Ed Garnes slaps fools upside the head with another joint from his book Like Sweet Tea On A Hot Summer Day.
Like A Slave On Freedom Morning
I wrote this piece when I left the plantation (my 9 to 5) at a college who slept on my genius. Don’t be a slave to your job…get your dreams out of layaway…find your FREEDOM MORNING!! I dedicate this poem to my homie Jessica Care Moore, a friend, poet, mother, and warrior who does not have to walk alone (WE GOT U)…
Mad At God: A Poetic Attempt At Healing
On what would have been Everett Garnes’ B Day, his brother heals from his passing the best way he knows how…ART!!!!
What We Need Now Is Not Another Blues Poem
In a poignant poem, Ed Garnes responds to the death of Oscar Grant, a recent victim of police brutality.
Ed Garnes Tribute To Jazz Legend Freddie Hubbard
Before Street Lights Call Us Home
(A Tribute to Jazz Legend Freddie Hubbard)
By Edward M. Garnes, Jr.
















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