Ain't Nothin' Like ‘Em

By Kamernebti Mer Amon

Aint Nothin Like Em has taken years in the making. It is the inspiration of many eventspersonal and historical passages in life. The poet sees the world, as Bob Kaufman says, as a fish with frogs eyes. The soul kitchenthe battle hymnsthe heartbeatsthe reflections/dedications are the openings of doors to her soul. Enter, enjoy, and reflect.

Aint Nothin Like Em is a book of poetry written in the Tradition of Grandma/ Mother/Daughter/Sister Speak. Roomed with the ritual aromas of yams, collards and seasoned to perfection chicken: Sunday Supper preparations, the poems are a Gathering of Kitchen Table Comfort, found only in the sharing of Wimmin Words. Tell it Like it T.I. IS. and Yeah Girl, Been There Before Conversations and Revelations, are served up straightening comb hot. A resilience that she beckons to us to strut proudly on our Wimmin tongues with a sway as gentle and graceful as our rounded hips.
- Nikki Williams, Author/Artist, Brown Women Who Fly, Beautiful, Also, are the Souls of My People

Kamernebti Mer Amons writings in Aint Nothin Like Em tells a story of African American family life from Sunday morning biscuits to loving your mate, to language of struggle for Black family survival. An intimate read.

John Watusi Branch
Executive Director,
Afrikan Poetry Theatre

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jan 22, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465322227

Kamernebti Mer Amon

Kamernebti Mer Amon born in Brooklyn, presently a resident of Queens. She was the Literary Director of the Center of Culture, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre for eight years. As an assistant to the Director organized tributes for Ruby Dee, Sonia Sanchez, Haki Madhubuti, and Amiri Baraka. She is founder of Seshata, Inc., a cultural organization that showcased talented poets and performing artists. Also a member of the Drum Word Literary Guild. She has been writing since she was a child and authored a 70-paged children’s story at the age of 12. She has performed at many venues, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, The New York Historical Society, The St. Marks Poetry Project, Savacou Gallery, When Worlds Collide, Bethany Baptist Church, Schomberg Library to name a few. Her poetry has appeared in African Voices, Essence, and Platitude.

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