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    Cerebral Sentiments
    Cerebral Sentiments
    Cerebral Sentiments
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    Cerebral Sentiments

    By Alton Maxel James IV

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    This eclectic compilation of poetry greatly ranges in terms of style and content. The author, Alton James, reveals a command of words, phrasing, rhythm, and sound in a way that penetrates the heart. Anyone can feel the emotions and images that he conveys through this magnificent collection of poetry. Mr. James evokes the language and ideas from early British and American authors. However, in the same vein, he calls on utilizing the edgy and straightforward writing of modern African American poets --and everything between the two. Along with his craft of language, Mr. James intertwines his musicality and musical identity into his work. His multitude of experiences gives a depth and breadth to his work that is salient and original. While the styling changes quite frequently within and between selections, one thing is for certain. Alton James presents a fresh form of poetry that is real, raw, and ready to be revealed and received.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateNov 17, 2012
    ISBN9781477287590
    Cerebral Sentiments
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    Alton Maxel James IV

    Alton James has been involved in education for the last eight years in a multitude of roles: Substitute Teacher, Music Program Director, Teacher's Assistant, English Teacher, College Counselor, as well as a whole host of other secondary and tertiary roles. James received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in English (with minors in Music and African-American Studies). Following his Bachelor's, James earned his Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the same university. Currently, he is pursuing an Education Specialist and PhD in Higher Education Administration from Wayne State University. James is concerned with the plight of education today; specifically, he is concerned about the abysmal educational attainment rates for Black males.

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      Cerebral Sentiments - Alton Maxel James IV

      © 2012 by Alton Maxel James IV. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 11/14/2012

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-8761-3 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-8760-6 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-8759-0 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2012920835

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Preface

      Active Comfort

      Addition by Subtraction

      Apothecary

      As I Float

      Being One

      Blackness

      Busy

      Chances and Choices

      Cosmopolitan

      Dominion of the Liberated Libertine

      End of Time

      Epiphany

      Faces

      Fragility

      Giving, Forgiving, Thanksgiving

      God in Us

      I Quit

      If I Could

      In Shades of Black and White

      In the Gathering

      In the Wilderness

      Insatiable

      Insomnia

      Invincible

      Let’s Put Tomorrow in the Past

      Limitations

      Living Fight

      Man’s Privilege

      Me

      Memories

      My Plea, My Wish, My Prayer

      My Test

      Queen Arthur

      Rebuild Me

      Significance

      SomeBuddies

      Stagnant

      That Was Who I Am

      The Aftermath

      The Demon in the Closet and the Monster under the Bed

      The Door to the Left

      The Holster’s Sword,

      the Bullet’s Gun

      The Plight and the Blight

      The Reason Why

      Time Traveler

      Too Late

      Transparency

      Violence

      WWWW

      Your Voice

      Youthful Vivacity

      Preface

      I dedicate this book to all of the teachers that I have ever had. They showed me the path to meaning and purpose in the world. And of course, above all, I thank my family for being an ever-loving and ever-supportive force in my life. I love you all more than you could ever know!

      As a warning, I do admit that a lot of the language used in this compilation is quite highfalutin at times. However, the rhetorical choices are purposeful and a vehicle to the ultimate meaning that I want the reader to grasp from various selections. I sincerely hope that you enjoy this collection and connect to the ideas on a personal level. The different poems are meant to bring about a level of personal understanding; so, don’t solely focus on what I’m attempting to convey. Ultimately, I wish nothing but pleasure and peace as you journey through this collection!

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