By Trina Otero No wonder lesbianism is on the rise. Women find a connection with other women. An appreciation. A sisterhood. A comfort. A deep love and devotion. Soul Love. We see the mother in one another. The sister, the aunt, the cousin, the best friend, the lover. We see ourselves. We see the artist, … Continue reading No Wonder Lesbianism is on the Rise [with Visual Art]
By Trina Otero Written April 1, 2015, when the energies were heavy... pushing everything to the surface for everyone. Everyone, whether you're awake yet or not. Much love to you. šTrippin, trippin, we're all trippin. With what's under our feet/ what's been repressed deep/ with what we fought internal-ly/ But it's been made conscious now/ … Continue reading Trippin, Trippin, We’re All Trippin [on these Energies]
By Trina Otero I serveĀ as a board member for a nonprofit called Word as Bond, Inc., which is an organization to bring together writers/artists and provide FREE workshops & programs, especially for young writers. Please take a few minutes to hear about us! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TX36Ru7tNg
By Trina Otero Dr. Maya Angelou, 1928-2014, paved the way for poets, women, and the disenfranchised, bringing a powerful voice and tenacity that demanded attention to the power of written and spoken word. She changed the perception of women, African-Americans, and countless others with words and a voice that could not be ignored. Her … Continue reading Maya Angelou: Matriarch of Writers
By Trina Otero Hey blogger and writer friends! This is a post directly for you guys, because I know you guys care about writing the most! Because hey! Most of us are doing this in our spare time [or even when we're busy] because that is just how much we love to write. ā¤ We … Continue reading Help Our Teen Poets Get to Brave New Voices, an Internt’l Poetry Festival & Slam This Summer
