Today's Feature: Junior H

4/12/2014

National Poetry Month Celebration

Junior H started writing poetry in high school. It started out when he wrote for friends on issues relating to his life. Now, he is working on a book of poems and is excited about breaking into the industry as an up and coming artist. He loves poetry and is inspired by other artists self expression.

The Interview

Where do you draw your inspiration from to write poetry?
The world brings so many different things to life. Why not embrace it and write it. Poetry is my way of venting and speaking what I cannot say with my mouth.

What advice do you have for someone that is threatened by poetry?
Poetry is nothing to be threatened by- its a thing of expression just like dance and even hip-hop. Poetry gives you permission to speak your mind, to display the heart and mind of the writer and more than anything else it highlights the beauty of expression.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I really don't tell anyone this, but I walk around my house in socks. I have two toes that are stuck together on both feet. I am not shy about it. It's something I've come to accept and love either way even though I think its weird.

Where are you from/Where do you live?
I am from Washington DC, but I now live in Maryland.

Who is your favorite poet?
I guess I am an old head, but I really like Edgar Allan Poe. Its something about his poetry and writing that intrigues me. Perhaps it is the subtle darkness that pulls me in. I love it.

A Poem

UNCONDITIONAL

I want to live within your heart
There is no other place I would rather be, then your arms
Wrap me with an embrace that cannot be separated
No conditions, no stipulations, this is my interpretation
Believe in what we have within our look of eye and eye
This is where I am lost and found as I bare my soul
Whole hearted; I lose control in the moment
Confessing the love that resides behind the door of my heart
As you reach for the knob to enter
Remember that there are no conditions or stipulations
I bare a true me, an open book for you to read

30 Comments

4/13/2014 02:58:52 am

Amazing. Really great work. Looking forward to reading more.

Yvonne Brown

4/21/2014 02:38:41 pm

Thanks for your support A!

Junior

4/22/2014 02:18:40 pm

Thank you for your comment. It is greatly appreciated, and I am looking to publish some of my poetry with a couple of my friends. So please stay tuned.

Deanna Heiliger link

4/21/2014 03:02:59 am

I love that Junior loves Edgar Allen Poe. My dad used to read his poems to us...such a brilliant writer! I agree, that poetry is an art-form just like song or dance!

4/21/2014 02:39:01 pm

Thanks for your support Deanna!

4/22/2014 02:20:52 pm

I really do like his poems, but my favorite of his is the cask of amontillado. It just has so many elements that I feel are in how I write. I think that sums my style up. Thanks for your comment.

kungphoo link

4/21/2014 06:40:10 am

Great poem! I love how deep it is. Thanks for sharing this. :-)

4/21/2014 02:39:25 pm

Glad you like the depth Kungphoo!

4/23/2014 05:05:52 am

Thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.

Jim Striegel

4/21/2014 09:03:32 am

I am very impressed with the talent displayed here.

4/21/2014 02:39:46 pm

Thank you for your support Jim!

4/23/2014 05:10:31 am

That really means a lot to hear you say that about my poem. I glad to know that you like the writing.

Stephanie Clopton

4/21/2014 09:04:13 am

He's so young and so talented!

4/21/2014 02:40:22 pm

Junior H. would love that compliment I think!

Junior H.

4/23/2014 05:29:18 am

You are so right about me loving this comment. I want to... put it in my pocket and take it with me. Thank you for your support, and comment it means a lot to me.

Traci Henegar

4/21/2014 09:04:50 am

I love the last line. So open and venerable.

4/21/2014 02:40:47 pm

Just the way a poet needs to be!

4/23/2014 05:32:02 am

That to me is the best part, and it is because that is love. showing vulnerability to let someone enter your world and share what encompasses your being. This is what makes it so fascinating. Thank you for your comment and glad you like the poem.

Marjory Johnson

4/21/2014 09:05:38 am

I really love his poem and that you're show casing such talent.

4/21/2014 02:41:15 pm

Thank you for your support Marjory! The pleasure is all mine!

4/23/2014 05:33:34 am

Thank you, and it really means a lot to me. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Ashley link

4/21/2014 10:51:24 am

Amazing poem. He is very talented!

4/21/2014 02:41:42 pm

Thanks Ashley! Agreed!

4/23/2014 05:51:16 am

Thank you. I appreciate the complement it is very nice to hear.

Laurel Bill link

4/21/2014 11:15:10 am

I agree that one can say in poetry what one cannot say in regular speech. Nice interview!

4/21/2014 02:42:09 pm

I agree! Thanks for coming by Laurel!

4/23/2014 05:56:30 am

I find it most inspiring when people reach from there to speak, write, dance, sing, etc. People begin to feel where you are coming from, and what you are going through. it's very inspirational.

Veronica link

4/21/2014 12:15:42 pm

I love the lyrics of the poem at the end of the post. Very heartfelt. Yet another talented poet!

4/21/2014 02:42:39 pm

Thank you for your continued support Veronica!

Richard Harer link

4/22/2014 11:50:16 am

Walk with socks, i usually try that on my school days and i am proud of it. What a Talented Guy!