Category: Poetry Publisher: Baad Ass Literature
ISBN-10: 142761377X
Type: Fiction
Pages: 69
Copyright: July 13, 2006
Brillantly witty, sarcastic and deeply committed to black history, Baad Ass Poetry marks Castina Charles grand debut as a poet of note. With her influences ranging from Claude McKay, Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou, her love affair with language is evident. This groundbreaking collection of poetry provides a thought provoking critique of society. A wonderful read, truly befitting the title "Baad Ass."
Excerpt
"To be a baad ass, one has to have lived through the soulful experiences of life. I'm talking about feeling and understanding what it means to feel. To be baad doesn't mean to be cool. To be baad means to have lived. It is the second sight, an ability to analytically decipher the inner realities of life. It is to be intimately intuned with the inner workings of the psyche and reflect upon its varied meanings."
Professional Reviews
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Baad Ass Poetry is bold, spirited and cleverly written.
This prose is passionate and powerful. Embodied with words that informs, uplifts and inspires reflection."
A collection of poetry, that varies in subject matter. Often times delivered with words that are absolutely gritty. Although there are incidences where the wording is soft with emotion. Composed with words that are definitely heard.
If you tend to believe romantic, passionate, masculine poetry is a thing of past eras, read "She Intrigues Me," and be swept away in the beautiful craft of a contemporary poet of love.
