Whimsical Publications,
LLC/paperback, 180 pages
June 2008
$11.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9787738-4-7
LLC/paperback, 180 pages
June 2008
$11.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9787738-4-7
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Comment/review = A poetic glimpse of a cultured divided America. A staggering reality of projected hopelessness
attempting to hold on to hopefulness. Casting forth images of a fallen down society and yet the rhythm is nothing
new…a sense of belonging.
—Nancy Bailey
NAACP Human Resources Department
Comment/review = The poems I’ve read were very deep. This was very interesting to see so many aspects of words in
your poetry. Each poem reflected many emotions that readers can and will relate to.
—Carolyn White
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
Comment/review = Thought provoking, provocative and sensitive poetry. Ka-son gets in touch with “self” through his
poetry. W. E. B. Du Bois would be proud of this young Black man.
—India Artis
Business/ Advertising Manager,
The Crisis magazine
Comment/review = Ka-Son Reeves has a lot on his young adult mind. He offers poignant, in-yo-face, thought-
provoking, challenging, make you get up and do something, change your ways type poetry and prose. His work
screams of the images and experiences of urban life—good and bad. At times melancholy, provocative and even
erotic, Reeves always moves toward the greater good/beauty, self-realization and inspiration that we all possess. His is
a growing voice that further expands the rich legacy of this literary form.
—Richard J. McIntire, NAACP Director of Communications and award-winning journalist, photographer, radio
personality and public relations professional
Comment/review = If you have ever gone through the highs and lows of love and wanted to read a book that TOLD IT
LIKE IT IS, then this is the poetry book for you!! The poems describe the utter agony and brutality that is heartbreak
and how it can completely mess with your mind and your emotions, all the while still feeling a sense of longing, and
hope for survival. This book also includes some observations on life, along with some illustrations. Very brilliant, get it....
you won't be sorry.
Amazon review by: Cenia M. Crespo
Rating: 5 stars
attempting to hold on to hopefulness. Casting forth images of a fallen down society and yet the rhythm is nothing
new…a sense of belonging.
—Nancy Bailey
NAACP Human Resources Department
Comment/review = The poems I’ve read were very deep. This was very interesting to see so many aspects of words in
your poetry. Each poem reflected many emotions that readers can and will relate to.
—Carolyn White
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
Comment/review = Thought provoking, provocative and sensitive poetry. Ka-son gets in touch with “self” through his
poetry. W. E. B. Du Bois would be proud of this young Black man.
—India Artis
Business/ Advertising Manager,
The Crisis magazine
Comment/review = Ka-Son Reeves has a lot on his young adult mind. He offers poignant, in-yo-face, thought-
provoking, challenging, make you get up and do something, change your ways type poetry and prose. His work
screams of the images and experiences of urban life—good and bad. At times melancholy, provocative and even
erotic, Reeves always moves toward the greater good/beauty, self-realization and inspiration that we all possess. His is
a growing voice that further expands the rich legacy of this literary form.
—Richard J. McIntire, NAACP Director of Communications and award-winning journalist, photographer, radio
personality and public relations professional
Comment/review = If you have ever gone through the highs and lows of love and wanted to read a book that TOLD IT
LIKE IT IS, then this is the poetry book for you!! The poems describe the utter agony and brutality that is heartbreak
and how it can completely mess with your mind and your emotions, all the while still feeling a sense of longing, and
hope for survival. This book also includes some observations on life, along with some illustrations. Very brilliant, get it....
you won't be sorry.
Amazon review by: Cenia M. Crespo
Rating: 5 stars
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Losing it
Many times in mind
Both day and night dream time
Thoughts design fantasies
Alternate realities
Time still, but still moving fast
Like a relay race, but I’m running last
A dissatisfying taste
When ribbon of victory doesn’t wrap around
My diligence
My best flushed into waste receptacle
A somber heart recycled
Reinvents into a winning experience
Excused as outlook positive
Hiding the crying of a sore tired strength
Caging the banging and beating
Kicking and screaming
Fits of frustration
Within my rib
A shaky smile pulled together
Flexing face to hold it better
So as to keep it sincere looking—
Never—
Can I reveal the weakening of a stone wall
Cracking a constipated smile
Like Uncle Bashim’s gleam
As he five’s me smooth and slick
Like his Superfly ponytail
Telling me everything’s
Clean as green
I wish I could feel as serene as my
Uncle Bashim
seems,
Hmmm
Seems…
Many times in mind
Both day and night dream time
Thoughts design fantasies
Alternate realities
Time still, but still moving fast
Like a relay race, but I’m running last
A dissatisfying taste
When ribbon of victory doesn’t wrap around
My diligence
My best flushed into waste receptacle
A somber heart recycled
Reinvents into a winning experience
Excused as outlook positive
Hiding the crying of a sore tired strength
Caging the banging and beating
Kicking and screaming
Fits of frustration
Within my rib
A shaky smile pulled together
Flexing face to hold it better
So as to keep it sincere looking—
Never—
Can I reveal the weakening of a stone wall
Cracking a constipated smile
Like Uncle Bashim’s gleam
As he five’s me smooth and slick
Like his Superfly ponytail
Telling me everything’s
Clean as green
I wish I could feel as serene as my
Uncle Bashim
seems,
Hmmm
Seems…
Kissing The Sun
Every sunray that touches me
reminds me of the warmth of your hand
and I have no choice but to turn around
and return a smile
to the sun,
my sun...
Have you ever blown kisses at the sun?
Have you ever gave chase toward the sun ray's run?
Have you ever had swift sudden feels of blown kisses
tapping at your cheek?
That's me
guiding with deep wishing as they're gliding upward
toward the sky like pale pink butterflies
ending their existence
as they pucker and disappear in the distance
on the lips of my sun;
Feeling complete as their purpose is now done;
Time to send another one.
Every sunray that touches me
reminds me of the warmth of your hand
and I have no choice but to turn around
and return a smile
to the sun,
my sun...
Have you ever blown kisses at the sun?
Have you ever gave chase toward the sun ray's run?
Have you ever had swift sudden feels of blown kisses
tapping at your cheek?
That's me
guiding with deep wishing as they're gliding upward
toward the sky like pale pink butterflies
ending their existence
as they pucker and disappear in the distance
on the lips of my sun;
Feeling complete as their purpose is now done;
Time to send another one.