The Fall and The Rise of a Black Man in Love

Too often have we gazed over lines of romantic poetry, and too seldom have we come across anything introspective. But we keep reading the monotonous black and white, even though anyone who has ever loved knows that it contains many shades of grey. The happiness, as well as the sadness, that is found in love is well documented. But what about those moments that love leaves you straddling the fence, leaving you with that awkward blend of every positive and negative emotion known to man? In this book I will attempt to give a voice to the in-between, for even the brightest light casts shadows somewhere. I find that often times, the best way to get a point across is through the art of story-telling. Therefore, I need you to pay careful attention to each piece in this book, for they are all connected to each other. This is not about individual poems, but rather a series of poems that will take you on the roller coaster that is love. So, I ask you to open your minds, and open your hearts as you read these works. And if your heart is touched, then I ask of you, touch another.

D'Marcus Glasper is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. He plans to attend Law School and become a Corporate Attorney. November 8th has been declared D'Marcus Tyler Glasper Day in Louisiana by Governor Mike Foster due to his petition to put prayer back in school. D'Marcus discovered his love for words when he began reading at the age of 2 years old. Influenced by authors such as Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Robert Hayden, Glasper continues to be a trendsetter. His spare time is devoted to reading, writing poetry and listening to music.