After I got word that Frankie Beverly transitioned Tuesday, September 10, 2024, I immediately wanted to pay homage to him in the only way I know how--with words. I titled my poem after reading the following interview: In one interview with Frankie Beverly (excerpts from The M&M Group’s website) he was quoted as saying: “. . . I don’t take anything for granted and I know you have to earn your wings everyday…” Frankie says that his main personal goal is “to maintain. I don’t want to lose my ‘t...
Sep 14, 2024•6 min•Ep. 14
My friend, Byron A. Merriweather, of 20 years transitioned June 3, 2021 (from cancer) into a final freedom and an infinite light. In 2008, Byron had been assigned (at the Oxford House World Service Convention) to be the Ghana Outreach Services Representative to start an Oxford House in Ghana . Byron used the "Oxford House Model" (a community-based approach to addiction treatment, which provides an independent, supportive, and sober living environment). Byron did that and much more! Byron was liv...
Jun 17, 2021•17 min•Ep. 13
These are the words that surfaced in Janis' spirit following the Biden-Harris victory--November 2020. Background music to poem was whatever was playing from Cox Music Choice Soundscapes during the recording. Acapella tune (He's Got The Whole World in His Hands) sung/altered by J. Omide. Outgoing song, LOVE OVER HATE , written & performed by K'bana Blaq .
Nov 08, 2020•12 min•Ep. 11
Thank you to K’BANA BLAQ for this podcast-vibe: The song following j-so's poem is BLACK TRASH--performed by the multi-talented, award-winning artist, K’bana Blaq. Black Trash can be purchased from amazon.com Excerpts from the song, NO MORE CHANCES from K'bana Blaq's album DEATH TO MINDLESS MUSIC, is played in the intro. This song is one of Blaq's numerous songs carried on amazon.com and K'Bana Blaq Music Band Camp K’bana Blaq is a solo artist, songwriter, actor, director, writer, photographer, m...
Sep 07, 2020•8 min•Ep. 10
Thank you to K’BANA BLAQ for this podcast-vibe: Multi-talented, award-winning artist, K’bana Blaq, sings — EVERYDAY PEOPLE from his album DEATH TO MINDLESS MUSIC- -which is one of his numerous songs carried on amazon.com and https://kbanablaqmusic.bandcamp.com/album/death-to-mindless-music K'Bana Blaq Music Band Camp K’bana Blaq is a solo artist, songwriter, actor, director, writer, photographer, model and more. K’bana’s book, “Before Success: The Beginning With No Ending”, was published in 2018...
Sep 07, 2020•7 min•Ep. 9
Question Universal Consciousness. Defensive Walls replaced by Spiritual Walls. The intro, TIME WILL TELL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by Ju Ju Drum. The fade-out song, CHILL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq.
Apr 19, 2020•5 min•Ep. 8
Thank you to Ju Ju Drum for this podcast-vibe: Ju Ju Drum collaborated with wife, Corey Garlic, and wrote and performed (as a gift) this special j-so Poetry podcast tune: TIME WILL TELL © 2020 Ju Ju Drum Music Ju Ju is a professional musician living in Hampton Roads since 1988. Born in Washington, DC, Ju Ju has shared the stage with many world-renown artists such as Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Chris Vadala (from Chuck Mangione), Najee, gospel legend Albertina Walker, James Brow...
Apr 03, 2020•2 min•Ep. 7
Something Worth Sharing ... Motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, has emphasized, “I hope everybody understands how fear suppresses the immune system. Stress suppresses the immune system. This is not a time to be afraid or stressed.” Since the coronavirus outbreak, Iyanla has given powerful Daily tips on managing stress (via YouTube). One of my favorites was Day 10 ... check it out: Daily Anti-Viral Message Day 10: https://youtu.be/R7k_jh-HEB4 When you feel stressful (as we all have/do), I strong...
Apr 03, 2020•6 min•Ep. 6
Greetings, I am most grateful for THE SALVATION ARMY giving permission to the world community to share a beautifully written poem, In the Time of Pandemic , from their website: ____________________________________________________ As many churches around the world have closed their physical doors, we (The Salvation Army) are in the midst of reimagining what it looks like to stay spiritually connected in a time of COVID-19. We've made the beautiful words of Kitty O'Meara into a printable poster, F...
Apr 03, 2020•6 min•Ep. 5
JSO Poetry's Theme Music - Instrumental Title: DAY IN THE LIFE © 2020 Ju Ju Drum Music Appreciation to Performing Artist for writing, producing & providing background music: Ju Ju Drum Ju Ju Drum is a professional musician who lives in Hampton Roads. He is from Washington, DC and has performed with many world renown artists such as Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, and other greats. Ju Ju is a music instructor with over 75 students and teaches drums, bass guitar, percussion, vibes, keyboard, jazz...
Apr 03, 2020•2 min•Ep. 4
Proud to be me. NOTE: The intro and trailer track name is TRAILRUNNER by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)
Mar 21, 2020•6 min•Ep. 3
Hope for America
Mar 21, 2020•4 min•Ep. 2
Being thankful in spite of hard times.
Mar 21, 2020•4 min•Ep. 1
j-so's Trailer - inviting listeners to check-out poetry by Janis Small Omide. About JSO POETRY'S Podcast's LOGO: I use the Dagara Wheel as my logo (with permission from Dr. Malidoma Patrice Somé-- a West African workshop leader, primarily in the field of spirituality. He was born in a Dagara community in Dano, Burkina Faso.) I was very moved by the beauty and meaning of the Dagara Wheel as Dr. Somé explained in his book, The Healing Wisdom of Africa , Tarcher/Putman. While attending one of Dr. S...
Mar 20, 2020•43 sec•Ep. 1
