We Alive, Beloved
Frederick Joseph
NYT Bestselling Author, Frederick Joseph, explores a new genre in this captivating poetry collection that seeks to find joy in moments of difficulty whether through illuminating the beauty of being Black, highlighting the hope that can be found in childhood, or by sharing intimate truths revealed on a mental health journey. This book will appeal to both new and established readers of poetry.
Step into the world of We Alive, Beloved, where its words will resonate within the deepest corners of your soul, leaving a mark on your heart and a renewed appreciation for the beauty of being alive.
We Alive, Beloved moves beyond being a poetry collection; it's a celebration of the profound aspects of our existence. Each poem seeks to immortalize the fleeting moments of joy, love, resilience, and inspiration that often slip through the grasp of our fast-paced lives.
In this poetic testament, we defy the ephemeral nature of beauty and goodness, daring to clutch onto these facets of life for just a little longer. With words that stand as guardians against the relentless march of time and the ceaseless tides of change, trauma, and grief, this collection becomes a sanctuary of light in a world that sometimes seems dim.
We Alive, Beloved explores a rich tapestry of themes, from the intricacies of relationships and the heartache of loss, to the wide-eyed wonder of existence and the challenges of exploring the possibility of parenthood in our modern age. Each poem reaches out to readers, offering a mirror to their own journeys and emotions, inviting them to be seen and acknowledged in its lyrical embrace.
Duration - 2h 27m.
Author - Frederick Joseph.
Narrator - Frederick Joseph.
Published Date - Thursday, 11 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Frederick Joseph ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
NYT Bestselling Author, Frederick Joseph, explores a new genre in this captivating poetry collection that seeks to find joy in moments of difficulty whether through illuminating the beauty of being Black, highlighting the hope that can be found in childhood, or by sharing intimate truths revealed on a mental health journey. This book will appeal to both new and established readers of poetry. Step into the world of We Alive, Beloved, where its words will resonate within the deepest corners of your soul, leaving a mark on your heart and a renewed appreciation for the beauty of being alive. We Alive, Beloved moves beyond being a poetry collection; it's a celebration of the profound aspects of our existence. Each poem seeks to immortalize the fleeting moments of joy, love, resilience, and inspiration that often slip through the grasp of our fast-paced lives. In this poetic testament, we defy the ephemeral nature of beauty and goodness, daring to clutch onto these facets of life for just a little longer. With words that stand as guardians against the relentless march of time and the ceaseless tides of change, trauma, and grief, this collection becomes a sanctuary of light in a world that sometimes seems dim. We Alive, Beloved explores a rich tapestry of themes, from the intricacies of relationships and the heartache of loss, to the wide-eyed wonder of existence and the challenges of exploring the possibility of parenthood in our modern age. Each poem reaches out to readers, offering a mirror to their own journeys and emotions, inviting them to be seen and acknowledged in its lyrical embrace. Duration - 2h 27m. Author - Frederick Joseph. Narrator - Frederick Joseph. Published Date - Thursday, 11 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Frederick Joseph ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:13:59
Quote
Duration:00:14:07
Notes from Therapy
Duration:01:21:00
Making Luxury Out of Flat Soda
Duration:01:57:23
Clay
Duration:00:44:21
On Days I Am Dying
Duration:00:58:36
Him: Tender
Duration:00:44:58
As a Boy, I Watched Westerns
Duration:02:01:00
Rivers of Time
Duration:00:38:23
Session I: Leaning to Speak
Duration:02:29:54
The Lasso Way
Duration:01:42:37
Cereal Time Machine
Duration:00:52:43
Legacy Born in Ash
Duration:01:30:56
Pillow Talk
Duration:01:41:26
For the Good Times
Duration:01:11:38
I, Sorry, Mother
Duration:00:41:08
A Marriage Story
Duration:01:11:09
A Black Man's Smile
Duration:00:50:51
I Don't Read Reviews
Duration:04:01:48
Your Eyes Don't See Me
Duration:01:26:58
2012 Nights
Duration:01:34:23
On the Annual Day of Fireworks
Duration:00:18:15
The Odyssey
Duration:13:00:35
Forearm Thunderstorms
Duration:01:12:02
What I Can Offer
Duration:00:23:37
We Cry Together
Duration:02:31:05
Session II: You Still Try
Duration:01:34:39
Because I Am Too Immense
Duration:00:28:11
Free Trade
Duration:01:19:16
Learning to Be Single from Dr.Manhattan
Duration:02:17:08
Survivor's Remorse
Duration:00:49:53
My Father's Void
Duration:01:14:15
We Dance, Because We Alive
Duration:04:22:01
C.R.E.A.M
Duration:01:18:39
Stumbling through Self-Care
Duration:01:23:19
Passed over Petal's
Duration:00:58:23
At the Edge of Eternity
Duration:00:54:04
If You Are Not an Ocean
Duration:00:19:18
Session III: To Eulogize a Man
Duration:01:38:08
The Sherman Cabin
Duration:00:41:52
Sonnet of the Skin
Duration:05:52:55
In Another Life
Duration:00:54:51
1520 Sedgwick Avenue
Duration:01:28:09
What a Difference a Day Made
Duration:00:59:00
Session IV: Tina's Cups
Duration:02:49:15
In the Slow Hum of Hindsight
Duration:00:57:36
Guns Don't Weep for Us
Duration:00:40:16
Tears of a Clown
Duration:02:07:53
If My Dog Isn't God
Duration:01:37:00
Breathing While Your Therapist Is on Vacation
Duration:01:56:34
To Silver Strands
Duration:01:05:37
An Unhurried Love
Duration:00:50:25
Tyre and His Skateboard
Duration:00:50:14
We Can't Forget
Duration:00:33:04
The Weight of Every Bite
Duration:00:49:53
I Remembered What Living Is
Duration:01:04:40
Flights to Essence Fest
Duration:01:08:35
If There Is a God Who Listens
Duration:01:05:40
Our Birthright
Duration:01:25:17
The Colors Worth Seeing
Duration:00:55:38
Acknowledgements
Duration:03:48:02
Closing Credits
Duration:00:32:35