The Genesis is my first collection of poetry. My vision for the creation of it, was that I'd pick pieces of Poetry that I had written and journaled from the very beginning of my creative journey, and gather them in a storybook styled collection.
The Genesis showcases my thoughts, perspective and opinions of the world when I was in my mid-twenties. This book contains many pieces of poetry that are concerned with self-reflection, and the socio-economic strata of the world from which I come.
There is a strong air of redemptive poetry contained within the body of this work, for, writing Poetry allowed me the opportunity to participate in the "confessional" style of expression. I believe that it's a wonderful read, and I hope that those who read it, will thinks so as well.
Professional Reviews
Michael V. Jefferson, Editor
"Mekael's poetry is fiery, intensely expressive and magnetic. His poetic voice has the ability to reach inside one's soul and it can stir up both emotion and thought. Mekael is definitely representative of the greatness that flows throughout the worldwide Poetry Village."
Diane Eckles, Bookstore Owner
"Mekael's style is reminiscient of the Poets of the past, except that he adds the fullness of his perspective and poetic opinion. When I read this collection, I was quickly reminded of Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka and Nikki Giovanni. His creative expression, is a due homage to those poetry greats, and I am sure that Mekael's poetic foreparents are proud of their poetic son."
A further collection of poems, many from years in the Middle East, but also the California San Francisco and Central Coast areas (Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Berkeley, etc.).
Each person is but a grain of sand resting beside the sea. This thought sets the tone for Jill Eisnaugle’s latest poetry collection, Beside Still Waters.
