Naked by Egypt

By Egypt

Naked by Egypt is a series of stories in poetic form. Naked by Egypt covers topics about racism, discrimination, police brutality, love, forgiveness, sex, and heartbreak. Naked by Egypt is inspiring from beginning to end. This book includes poems that encourage you to speak your truth. It has a balance of honest and fictional poems about her experiences. It doesnt matter what your race, religion, or sexuality is. You will find a poem that is relatable to you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 23, 2018
• ISBN: 9781546228738

Egypt

Egypt is a Los Angeles based Poet who has covered racism, politics, sexuality, mental illness, and the reality of growing up in South Central L.A. She started writing poetry when she was 15 years old. Egypt used poetry as a positive outlet to express the pressure of being a teenager. She attended a poetry class in high school where she began to develop her craft. Her poetry teacher expressed how inspiring her art was and encouraged her to share her poetry with the world. Eventually, she began to perform for sponsors at her high school. Gradually, she started to perform in front of larger venues at Poetry Slam nights and small cafes. The more she performed the better her stage presence, confidence, and writing skills became. Egypt believes everyone has a story to tell. Shes confident that you can have a positive impact if you use your voice in a positive way. She believes if you can touch at least one person you have done your job as an artist. She continues to shed light on issues through poetry. Naked by Egypt is her first professional debut.

Book preview

I Have Something To Say

I have something to say

Can you hear me?

You can’t stand in my way

What do you see?

24-inch weave,

Long nails painted red,

Don’t worry about who I lay next to in bed,

Listen to what I said.

Judge me by what I stand for

Not what I wore

Bantu Knots are not my style

Does my outer appearance

Determine my acceptance

I am a POET

A child of God

Anointed vessel

Don’t miss out on the message

By the devil’s distractions

Receive the package

Don’t judge a poet by the cover

I am an ARTIST

My words speak volumes

I make your mind wander

Hear me,

See me,

Look past your disbelief

I won’t be boxed

I don’t have to wear faux locks

To get my message across

This is how I’m supposed to look

This is how I’m supposed to write a book

I’m not held to your limitations

I meet Gods expectations

I am a POET

I can’t be moved

Stand behind my words

Inspire the youth

I’m here with you

I have something to say

You can’t imitate

Or intimidate.

Stop staring at me with your shady eye

Stop with your negativity

You’re afraid I’ll rise

Someday I won’t be a theory

You will have no choice but to respect me

My success doesn’t mean your defeat

Join the legacy

Stood on my feet

From the strength of praying on my knees.

I’m not like you.

That's why you persecute

My voice is undeniable

Faith unquestionable

This message is for you

I’m here to shake up the universe

Make you uncomfortable

I wasn’t supposed to be here

Against all the odds

This is more than a career

Purpose

Who can I fear?

Don’t make up your mind off what you