description: This is a book of emotional and provocative poetry. These poems encompass a lifetime of commonly shared experiences by most African Americans and under-represented populations. Themes of social injustice, identity development, spirituality, art, love and music can be traced throughout the poems. These poems allow the reader to see into the heart of a poet who happens to be an African American. The title "First Fruit of the Fall" is the beginning of a trilogy of poetry directed toward the different stages of life that humankind goes through as they experience life's worst and life's best. "First Fruits" represents the best of what humankind offers to God. It also is a period of gathering, reflecting and analysis. It can be compared to the Autumn of one's life. The poems that flow out of this period become moments of truth and are inspired by the creative nature of God. The poems also chronicles these moments of intersecting that we connect with ourselves, others, our environment and our God. We connect around our truths. We connect around poetry.
language: English
title: First Fruits of the Fall
titlecomplete: First Fruits of the Fall
publisher: Authorhouse