Still Living on my Feet is the follow up to Tichaona Chinyelu’s first book, In the Whirlwind, which was rooted in a sense of hard-hitting revolutionary black love. However, in this sophomore effort, Tichaona brings the revolutionary essence from deep
72 year old wife, mother and grandmother. Taught music in NJ public schools for 25 years. Started writing poetry 3 years ago. Have writtn 1,758 poems and published 12 books of poetry and 5 children's books. Poetry is my passion.
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I suffered from anxiety for some time. and was grieving the loss of my sister, my only sibling. Went to a hypnotherapist who gave me a post-hypnotic suggestion to write a poem to my sister. and within 2 days had the need to pick up a pen and write. The result has been phenomenal. A blessing.
Birth Place
Lakewood, NJ USA
Accomplishments
Teaching degree in music. Awarded NJ teacher of the year in 1980.
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