Shades of the Same Skin: Nolan P. Holloway

By Raja's Insight on July 17, 2016 • ( 0 )

Introducing Nolan P. Holloway

From: New York, USA

Currently Resides: Georgia, USA

Both my parents were from the South but my brother, sister and I were raised in Queens, NY. In a neighborhood of black people who were proud homeowners.

Every summer we drove to visit both my parents’

My Mother & Father

hometowns. My father was from Jacksonville, Florida and my mother from Aliceville, Alabama. My dad graduated from Tuskegee, served in the Navy, met and married my mom and moved up North for a better opportunity.

Proud to call New York the place of my birth; Atlanta is now my home. And this is the place where my gift to write poetry took flight.

Nolan’s pages: www.nolanphollowayjr.com

www.ctupublishinggroup.com/nolan-p.-holloway–jr..html

Outer Layer

Skin is just a coloring

A reflection of God’s image

But racial tensions keep bubbling

Generation to generation we hope

That we can live together in peace

Mindsets of hate make it difficult to cope

I am proud of my skin

Shade of caramel, smooth candy brown

Feelings of where my ancestors have been

Dreams of bonding to each other in love

Practicing the agape way of Jesus

Staying true to what is above

Knowing that when our spirits are transformed

All the shades will be reborn

Face of the Mandrill

A myriad of colors vibrantly blended

What a lovely thought if people could embrace without being external

Following differences needing understanding

Opening to Love in all directions

Waiting for the feelings to boomerang

Hands raised in reverence

Not to surrender but freedom of submission

Gaining from the loss of hate

Being a slave to truth

Outer continence to reveal what the true nature of the internal could be

Gazing upon the image created in the likeness of the Father of All

Shades of the Same Skin is an anthology of culture. The world is in need of a vigorous seasoning and it is why the poets in this book are willing to share their ethnicity. Each one will give some insight into their culture, music, clothing, food, traditions, and even share a few recipes. Some will engage in unique stories and folklore. Others will take us back to their childhood days and compare it to the experience of children today. A few will even welcome us into their homes to share items from their heritage.

This is also a book of unity. Its purpose is to show that without diversity, the world would be a boring place. Each poet in this anthology has a unique style because of where they came from, their experiences, and who they are. Their words are printed on these pages to inspire why we belong. We are all vital ingredients for the recipe to keep the world stirring.

Shades of the Same Skin is Available at the following Retailers:

Create Space: www.createspace.com/6171447

Amazon: www.amazon.com/Shades-Same-Skin-Donna-Sanders/dp/0692679871

Creative Talents Unleashed: www.ctupublishinggroup.com/anthologies.html

100% of all proceeds from this book are being donated to the “Starving Artist Fund” to assist writers in becoming published authors. Purchasing this book can help a writer become a published author!