Lessons On Throwing Shade – Poetry Reading by Nigel Toussaint Bray

Poetry performed by Michelle Alexander

Get to know the winning poet:

POETRY 7 questions:

What is the theme of your poem?

The theme is life, humanity, and common respect for one another. If I have to choose one it would be the latter…respect.

How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I would like for people to laugh and ponder what I am saying. Read between the lines while being humored.

How long have you been writing poetry?

I’ve been writing poetry since high school but never really thought of myself as a poet. Both my father and my maternal grandfather like to write poetry so I guess in runs in the family. I consider myself to be more of a thinker who likes who like to put my thoughts down on paper poetically.

Do you have a favorite poet?

I actually don’t…