Brass Knuckle Poems

abstractelements: BLACK BOYS I’m super excited to announce...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:12:02 -0400

BLACK BOYS

I’m super excited to announce that my first book ‘Black Boys’ is releasing tomorrow April 16th (my birthday) at 6PM EST. This book is limited to 50 copies worldwide. For more information check out Creative Future.

thestriversrow: Check out the first in Poejazzi’s interviews...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:56:26 -0500

thestriversrow:

Check out the first in Poejazzi’s interviews with The Strivers Row this week: On Being a Collective.

It seems like everyone wants to change somethng in there past; if u had the chance what in your past would change?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:50:30 -0500

”MY PRAYERS ARE PRAYING THAT THEY REACH GOD’S EAR BEFORE MY PAST DOES”

Just wanted to say, that you were really great on the closing night of the exchange. the whole experience was so surreal and special. Thanks for your poetry x

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:41:02 -0500

Thank you so much for checking us out. LONDON!!X!

how old were you when you lost virginity?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:40:14 -0500

Twelve and a half. I don’t remember her name though.

Do you believe a man can cheat on a woman they truly love and are meant to be with?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:38:03 -0500

I’m not sure. The poet and romantic in me is inclined to say no. The masculine nature of my being and my past is inclined to say yes.

How do you fall out of love?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:34:35 -0500

I do not know.

I always start to write and after about three lines I get stuck. How do you pick back up once you've caught a bad case of writers block?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:34:19 -0500

To me “writer’s block” is less of a tangible obstacle and more the product of self-judgement. Try to keep writing even if the fourth/fifth line comes out “bad”. Don’t put your writing on any type of comparative scale, regardless of what ends up on the page.

Who was the last person you forgave? Who do you still need to?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:28:43 -0500

My father. Myself.

You have sad eyes. Beautiful, but sad. Like you've seen too much.

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:23:12 -0500

They are the only windows, no?

Is your dad light skinned or of "light complexion"? And I know tht shouldnt matter because its said even if you 1% niggah you a 100% niggah in the oppressors eyes who seemed to love 100% niggahs but nyway your dadd is he a biracial

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:22:10 -0500

BEST QUESTION EVER

I miss the fuck out of you!

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:21:17 -0500

who dis

First off, big fan! I'm also a poet, but new to the scene of spoken word. I was wondering if you had any tips on how to make my pieces more concrete; right now I feel as though they are only scratching the surface of depth. Thanks for your time, and keep your art alive! Shall you never be silenced.

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:20:53 -0500

I need to work on keeping my work more concrete as well. I try to remind myself that focused poems are often just as powerful as the ones that attempt to tackle “large” issues.

So , I know you probably get hundreds of messages starting out this way , but here's however many hundreds and one. You're amazing.On the days when all I have are a bruised soul, broken heart, weak mind and a well rolled blunt your poetry makes me feel a little less shitty and reminds me to pray. "Strive" has gotten me through the nights when I have been more than ready and willing to give up. And I know the question box says ask me anything but I just wanted to say Thanks.

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:18:11 -0500

Thank you so much for listening.

"Maskless" my fav. but i still don't understand it fully, why u shortly explain?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:17:40 -0500

“Never ask a magician how he does his tricks”

I am so fascinated by you, you are my favourite puzzle.I just love cracking the Miles Code,lol. Are any of these correct? x xxxx xxx xxx xxxxx xxx stood for i love her,she loves him? you have only been in love once,she's the same girl you are currently with and will marry someday. The tattoo on your right arm was for your parents and you love your daily cigarettes (P.S if I was her I would have asked you to quit cause you are damaging those beautiful lungs).

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:13:46 -0500

I’m sorry but you are wrong on all accounts.

With my photography, i'm all about finding inspiration in new ways. Where do you get your inspiration from for your writing? What are you most inspired by? (p.s. you are a beautiful man) :)

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:12:47 -0500

answers: life. life. (and thank you)

I just wanted to let you know that your poem with Carvens Lissaint, "Strive", saved my life. I watched that every morning for about 2 months straight when getting out of bed was like taking on the weight of the world. Thank you so much, and please never stop writing/ performing poetry. And remember that you, Miles Hodges, have changed the course of at least one life. Thank you, from the floor of my heart.

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:11:57 -0500

STRIVE FOREVER

I have friends like you .... you know soo light bright you almost white and I wonder have you ever at any moment in life beem asham of skin prefrence??

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:11:10 -0500

you ever read my poems?

Two questions. What do you see yourself doing at 30? Who are the 3 white women you are most attracted to?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:09:21 -0500

Showing the world that life is beautiful and horrible and worth it. Scarlett Johannson, Marilyn Monroe, and my mother.