

presenting TJ’s Poetry Corner
We’re here to help you navigate through life with encouraging words of hope and truth, filled with positive insights on how to face the world with your eyes wide open. Let’s take our next steps together.
- Share your story
Let’s chat about the ups and down of everyday life as we attempt to live out the great American experiment. - Read a Poem
We would love to hear your poetry. Or maybe you have the special gift of bringing to life the lyrics of other great poets, like Maya Angelo, Pearl Cleage etc. just to name a few. - Are you writing a book?
Join Shaniece B. Allyn and other special guest writers as we endeavor to put our words to power through sharing our experiences on writing our first novel. - Let’s explore together
Spread the word! Invite someone you know who might want to step to mic expressing their innermost thoughts through poetry.

Live audio welcome from TJ:
The poem below is our unique invitation to TJ’s Poetry Corner where Ladies are always welcome to share their poetry while relaxing and enjoying good poetry wine.
Step to the Mic

Step to the Mic and read a phrase From your life script, if you please. Or maybe you would like to tell someone else's story It doesn't matter my Sista's “just read!” Here's where Ladies can come together, Bonding and sharing their most intimate thoughts. Where words of expressions vibrate the walls. The price for articulation, No cost! Women of all color expressing themselves Through the path of the spoken word, There are those who may not understand Because their visions are hatred blurred. But- here our poets come together peacefully To be intoxicated by good poetry wine. For those who wish to feel the love By all means please get on-line. Or maybe you would like to just sit back And allow the verses to ease your mind, The pleasure is yours for the taking. However, to the Poetess, please be kind. Stay focused my sisters, don’t look back Tomorrow is yet another day. With all the love inside our words No haters can get in our way So, hold on to the arms of your chairs Buckle up and enjoy the ride. As our Sista’s come slinging words of peace and love Bringing it strong and personified. Step to the Mic....... written by Shaniece B. Allyn
Read a poem from your favorite Poetess.
A talented group of creative individuals who shares their art, with cinematography, and all niches in between.

Maya Angelou
American Memoirist and Poet
Known for the awe-inspiring poems: Phenomenal Woman, Still I Rise, and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Shaniece B. Allyn
Author, Poet, and Bible Teacher
Introducing her first novel, My Lyrical Safe Haven, and prize-winning poetry, What Makes me a Diva, and Are my Children Free.

Pearl Cleage
American Playwright and Essayist
See our featured ‘Poem” and or “Guest” below.

Phenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
but when I start to tell them,
they think I'm telling lies.
I say,
it's in the reach of my arms,
the span of my hips,
the stride of my step,
the curl of my lips.
I'm a woman phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman, that's me....................
Poem of the evening is written by none other than the historically inspiring Maya Angelou.
Join us on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as we read and explore the in-depth passion behind her famous poem “Phenomenal Woman” while giving a well-deserved homage to our guest Poetess the late Maya Angelou. We look forward to seeing you there!