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***PUBLISHED***

Recently, Samari Zysk, the editor of Maw Poetry Magazine, emailed me the news that two of the five poems I submitted, "Steal This House" and "Sand Hill: Sparkman Homes, mid to late '80s," have been chosen for publication in the upcoming fifth issue which headlines the theme "listen" that is a dedication to subjects that pique interests. This makes the second installment in the said magazine (I was also published in the first issue) and, as always, this is a nice and humbling experience to know that my words continue to travel outside of my realm. Moreover, I'm happy that these two poems were prior shares with the public via open mic poetry readings, one read in person, the other through a ZOOM meeting not long after the pandemic's inception. Let me include congratulations to all the other poets chosen for this issue as well, and if any poet is reading this who'd like to try their hand at publication or if you're a poetry aficionado, please feel free to use the following link and explore Maw yourself. Also, I will post a notification and link once I'm informed when issue five goes online. Thank you all for your support. -Jarrod

Link: https://www.mawpoetrymagazine.com/

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Nichelle Nichols (1932-2022) Thank you for being persuaded by Dr. King to remain one of the most historical representations on television and much appreciation to you, Ms. Nichols, for paving the way so we, the Black Cummunity, can continue to move forward to a prosperous future in the same regard. Your trek continues. Requiescat in pace. #nichellenichols #actress #startrek #rip #death #blackcommunity #blackwoman #americanblack # #lieutenantuhura #startrektos (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgtRG9Muh05/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Celebrating Juneteeth this past Sunday. The family knows what this means. #juneteenth #theendofslavery #celebration #endofslavery #gif #giphy (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBUV-6FYuo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Father's Day. #dad #father #happyfathersday #daddy #gif #dadgiphy #goodfather (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce-v-rhFtdh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Quote of the day: #quoteoftheday #quote #quotes #gracehopper #sayings #quoted #sayit (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce59yeGOJjL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(New) Instapoem: "Juicy Grape Lolly." #instapoem #poetry #grapelollipop #poem #newpoem #instapoetry #poetlife #shortpoem #grape #purplebackground (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3A4IlOmdT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Picture of the day: "Evening Burst." #picture #pictureoftheday #burst #pic #pictures #sky #cloudburst #photo #amateurphotography #photography #huntsvillealabama #photooftheday #eveningsky #instagram #pictureperfect #evening #eveningvibes #nearnight #clouds #picturepost (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CetZWnju8XC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those who viewed my posts for the last twenty-eight days as well as comment on them. To those who celebrate Black History Month, remember it's an everyday thing. Thanks. #celebrateblackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth #thankyou #blackhistory365 #blackexcellence #blackhistory247 #blackhistoryisamericanhistory (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CajgwTsF3Kx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Celebrating Black History Month: Person of Interest: George Edward Alcorn Jr. #blackhistorymonth #celebrateblackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #blackhistory247 #blackamericans #georgeedwardalcornjr #blackpeople #blackexcellence #dos #fba #foundationalblackamericans #blackcreatives #blackinventors #blackpride #blaclinventors #videopost #vid #blackishistoí (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CagBBoYMCWb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Celebrating Black History Month: The Promise. Here's a famous line from MLK that I will always grip like the hated pit bull would. #celebrateblackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #blackhistory247 #blackhistory #black #americasbrokensystem #gif #giphy #mlk #martinlutherkingjr #blackpeoplequotes #blackpeople #blackexcellence #blackhistory2022 #blackhistoryiseveryday #blackhistoryisamericanhistory (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Caaaw2Zpnqz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Celebrating Black History Month: Quote. #celebrateblackhistory #black #dos #fba #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #blackhistory247 #quote #frantzfanon #blackpride #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackexcellence (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaW7-lluewL/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It is an honor to be published in this latest anthology/yearbook among other amazing writ-makers edited by @kimberlycpoetry and cover by @sam.mitchell.here and I recommend to anyone to purchase this book ASAP. It's totally worth the read. #poetry #anthology #outloudhsv #book #huntsvillealabama #poetrycommunity #poetry_addicts #poetryisntdead #published #read #poetrylives (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaR69CsOnj6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I really enjoyed seeing everyone again, new faces and old ones, at @outloudhsv anthology release this past Sunday. It was a wonderful time. Thanks to @kimberlycpoetry for this space. Note: All pictures will appear on Facebook. #poetry #outloudhsv #poetrycommunity #openmic #huntsvillealabama #poetry_addicts #poetryopenmic #poetryopenmic #poetryisntdead #poetrylives (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaR5AY2uVhM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Here's an new picture of yours truly. #newpic #newpicture #me #updatedpic #pictureofme #jarrodlacy #pix #photo #photoofme #poet #photoop (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaR2VS6OVKQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Celebrating Black History Month: Facts. Matthew Robinson. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #matthewrobinson #blackpeople #sesamestreet #blackhistory247 #blackhistoryiseveryday #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #knowyourhistory (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaR1H7BOqLO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Celebrating Black History Month: Poem. "What You Mean I Can't Irony?" by Ishmael Reed. #celebrateblackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #ishmaelreed #blackpeople #blackhistory365 #poem #poet #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #poetry #blackhistory247 #blackhistoryiseveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/CaO40OZO13G/?utm_medium=tumblr