"The Oasis of My Nation" is Simone Youngblood's debut collection of ten poems, released in September 2008.
The work meditates on words, their unapparent immediacies and the relationship of both to god. Fundamentally, it might be called an "experimental" book of prayer and thanksgiving.
The poems were mostly written from the point at which Simone recalls (mis)acquiring language to 2008.
Based on responses Simone has received from patient people who have read "The Oasis of My Nation," I urge you to close your eyes and put on your reading glasses before embarking.
Simone is a poet born and raised in Northern California. She recently received her Masters in English/Creative Writing.
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Bless you all.
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Brooklyn poet Kevin Bishop, aka Black Vision, shares the inspirations, motives, spirituality, philosophies and consciousness behind his debut collection of poems, "The Paradoxical Effects of Black Vision." Stay tuned as this young poet shares his words and wit with Simone Youngblood surrounding his collection of mysterious poetry. Says reviewer Gina P on the book's web page: "One of the of the greatest poetic works of today. This is a must read for anyone seeking understanding of the mundane to the complexities of life." Stay tuned for what is sure to be an enlightening and "wow, that's type deep!" interview coming soon...