The Mind of the Forensic Poet

By Tyrone Barnes

Tyrone Barnes is a street poet who has witnessed the devastating results of a turf war, the violence associated with knives and guns, and the influences of education on youth.

In a raw and moving collection of urban poetry, Barnes lyrically explores why violence does not pay, how a tragic day in New York City changed the world, why it’s important to work an honest job, how to love ourselves despite our flaws, and what it was like to grow up in the projects. Through it all, Barnes encourages youth and others to shun a life of crime and pursue a clean and honest existence that allows for love, forgiveness, healing, and for dreams to come true.

The Mind of the Forensic Poet shares a young man’s thoughtful reflections on street life, gangs, education, and the world around him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Oct 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781532057427

Tyrone Barnes

Tyrone Barnes believes in the power of words and is passionate about inspiring others to spread positivity. He currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. This is his first collection of poems.

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ISBN: 978-1-5320-5741-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5320-5742-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018910445

iUniverse rev. date: 08/31/2018

Contents

Turf Wars Equals No Sense

The Tribute and The message Of We Will Stand

Put Violence Away

As The Seconds Turns Without Education

No No No

0x8=No Rapist

Learning Sites

Journey To Success

A Tragic Day

Black History Plus

Never Commit Suicide

Your Goals Are Your Road Map

Guns I Am Not A Problem Solver

Never Make Fun Of Anyone

Loved One You See

Confidence

You Wear Your Attitude

Avoid Being A Class Clown

Never Let Your Career Goals Die

Violence

Homeless Broken Heart

Willing To Be A Failure

Gangs

The Tyrone D. Barnes Story As a Child

Dreams

Never Stop Believing In Yourself

Subtract Bad Things With Me

We All Are in This Together

When Will It End

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Turf Wars Equals No Sense

Turf Wars Equals No Sense Turf Wars Equals No Sense" with no gang members owning the turf or the land how dare you pull the trigger of a gun to hurt or kill another woman or another man on your turf you do not even own only through your ignorance you are stopping someone love ones or friends from making it