Literature
Pieces of Me (Poetry)
Be advised that some of the poetry in this collection is written in an African American vernacular and offers insight into the African American culture. Some of the poetry is emotional, and others take the reader on a journey. As well, some poems are told from a male point of view while others are told from a female point of view. Further still, some of the poems in this collection are from real-life events, and some aren't about anyone at all.
The poems are not written in any style or rhyme scheme. They are written in free form and rhyme. L M Stephens has never cared for poems in styles like haikus, sonnets, odes, etc. They have always let the words run wild, creating their unique patterns. It is L M Stephens’ opinion that some poems lose their flow when they are forced into a style.
So, L M Stephens invites you to enjoy this journey and hopes it takes you to novel places and conjures thoughts you never would have explored on your own. The process of creating these pieces was very
