Hey friends! The celebration of National Poetry Month continues! In this week's episode, I will be spotlighting another talented poet and writer, Billy Chapata. His words connect our souls to the universal experiences and truths of love, heartbreak, healing, and growth. I cannot wait to share some of my favorite poems from his book, Sour Honey & Soul Food.  Join me at the Poets' table!

Poems included in today's episode:

• **A moving poem written by a sixth-grade class reflecting on the devasting loss of Adam Toledo** Shared by @octo_page on Twitter

Billy Chapata's poems:

• things heartbreak taught me 
• we were made for each other, temporarily
• revelations about women #1
• your insecurities, have nothing to do with me
• your weak days don't define you
• letters to royalty
• her beauty is in her strength 
• honeymoon phase
• know the love you deserve
• love is a risk worth taking
• they ask me how do you write a poem for a woman?

Keep up with Billy on social media and his personal website:

Twitter:@iambrillyant  Instagram: @iambrillyant * Website: https://www.iambrillyant.com/

Check out Billy's book collection on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Chapata/e/B078YLTT7F?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1619068759&sr=8-4

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To learn more about national poetry month, visit: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month

Interested in joining the celebration? Check out some great ways to celebrate national poetry month: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/30-ways-celebrate-25th-annual-national-poetry-month-home-or-online

• April 29th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Learn how to participate here: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day 
• Check out my list of FREE virtual poetry events for the Month of April: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XDTALtGZ4UqCMJxM6G3WMPSOK773U7rdRxUDXeTYZeU/edit?usp=sharing

Until next time,

Love yall and take care!

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