This site is rocking!!!!!!!! I love alllllllllllllllllllll the photos. Keep doing your thing! Your consistency to the craft is commendable. You are a poet’s poet as well as a people’s poet.
Is da hair windblown…you rock….like a celebrity
can I say I know you do they make dolls in your likeness
how do I get one of these palaces
gee I mean gee you look sweet
and you talk smart like a bee
sting wicked red mark no it aint no hicky
I don’t make out in narrow places
you understand round
I can tell by the way you refuse
to follow any tradition straight
so so what what you you say
they are playing dem drums on the train
again
this time I think I’ll join in
Wha ta gwan girl? Love your new site. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep doing what it is you do. Hopefully we can link when you’re back in town. Can’t wait to hear/read/see your new work!
Hey ‘lil sis…the pics look great! The site is rockin!!!! I’m extremely proud and can’t wait to see you in D.C. Man it’s been years and feels like yesterday! Go’on girl!!! Do yo thang!!!! Rep Chi-town Proud! Chris-
I’m so proud of my cuzzo!! Continue to inspire others and reach millions through your work. I have seen your gift flourish since you wrote “What Type Of Load Do I Bear?” in Mrs. Flouhouse’s high school English class (See what happens when you pass notes in class? I took you back on that one!! :>) lol. ). I look forward to seeing you soon, and come represent in Kankakee as well!! Much Love Tara, and May God continue to shower your life with peace and bountiful blessings!!!
Hey Tara. Had to come through with some love if I haven’t already. The Site is banger!! Much respect and love as usual. Hope we get to trade off books soon. Mine will be done in a matter of time. Will keep you posted. Till we link up again. >:D<
Hey Lady, Thank you for sending the book! Just dropped something to you as well. You have come so far, and are where most can only dream of! I love you! Kalisha
Hi! I work with your future husband and asked to see pictures of this women he loves so much and referred me to your website LOL great website and best of luck in your future endeavors with your career and family!
Hi Tara, I took a workshop from you at AIPF and got a poem out of it, which is my favorite outcome of a workshop. I love your blog (I’m vegetarian and my husband is moving towards vegetariansim) and can’t wait to read your book!
Ms. Tara:
Been impressed and admired your talent and presentation since we met…I don’t know who said that us old folks can’t learn at the feet of the new. Guess that’s ’cause folks don’t understand: if someone has knowledge, it’s the sharing that keeps it growing. My mentor, the late John Oliver Killens was always bringing in the old with the new. And everyone learned. Sharing pedagogical ideas or books and ideas about clothes and food is what keeps a community solvent. And I believe, from watching you and listening to you, that you embody the spirit of true sisterhood. I thank you for that. Peace & blessings, Ms. B.
What up, just stopping by on the check in.. Doing my research. You are an inspiration to many. Thanks and God Bless, for real. Inquiring, like I said doing my research. It would be an honor to work with you some day. Peace,
Dearest Tara, We met last week on Cape Cod your poetry exudes that warmth, love and understanding of the intricacies of existence which only patient love can discover. You are “The Big Easy”, like the Mississippi you just keep on rollin’. With great love and appreciation, Paul Robeson, I mean, Wayne Tooker
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About Me
I write, read, perform, smile, laugh, love, and fight hard. My competition is beauty inherent in the cadence of el trains, toxic pastels in a New Jersey skyline, and the buzzing thrum of hive called NY. I believe there is so much worth living for and saving.
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This site is rocking!!!!!!!! I love alllllllllllllllllllll the photos. Keep doing your thing! Your consistency to the craft is commendable. You are a poet’s poet as well as a people’s poet.
Kahn
Is da hair windblown…you rock….like a celebrity
can I say I know you do they make dolls in your likeness
how do I get one of these palaces
gee I mean gee you look sweet
and you talk smart like a bee
sting wicked red mark no it aint no hicky
I don’t make out in narrow places
you understand round
I can tell by the way you refuse
to follow any tradition straight
so so what what you you say
they are playing dem drums on the train
again
this time I think I’ll join in
LOVE!
AW SUKI SUKI NOW!!!
Tara – the site, photos and your work are so super fly. I’m looking forward to Arc & Hue my dear!
Your beauty, intellect, and grace are rockin’ these pages.
Peace ~ Demetrice
Love the new site. Can’t wait to grab the book. Kisses & Hugs ~ Manda
This is a beautifully designed web page and I’m excited to read the new book! Congratulations Professor Betts!
The site and pix are beautiful, Tara. Can’t wait for the book!
You’re such a star! Congratulations to you!
yesssssssssss
Your book is simply beautiful!
Tara Betts rules!
hey hey! congratulations… excited to see you here back in the hometown…
Wha ta gwan girl? Love your new site. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep doing what it is you do. Hopefully we can link when you’re back in town. Can’t wait to hear/read/see your new work!
Peace & blessings
Well done on the new book, Tara. Keep bringing it! Dxxx
Rockin’, Tara. You look stunning–as always!! Blessings. ~ gb
Hey ‘lil sis…the pics look great! The site is rockin!!!! I’m extremely proud and can’t wait to see you in D.C. Man it’s been years and feels like yesterday! Go’on girl!!! Do yo thang!!!! Rep Chi-town Proud! Chris-
Hey! Did ya hear? Mah friend is published! And she is all kinds of fly too.
Hey Tara,
I’m living in Jerusalem otherwise I’d be your newest groupie. Looking fwd to reading the book.
Gabriella
Bowery Arts & Sciences Fall ’05
Hey Tara!
I’m so proud of my cuzzo!! Continue to inspire others and reach millions through your work. I have seen your gift flourish since you wrote “What Type Of Load Do I Bear?” in Mrs. Flouhouse’s high school English class (See what happens when you pass notes in class? I took you back on that one!! :>) lol. ). I look forward to seeing you soon, and come represent in Kankakee as well!! Much Love Tara, and May God continue to shower your life with peace and bountiful blessings!!!
Much love to you, wordsmith lady.
Everything about this is beautiful!Congratulations!!!!
Beautiful site! Keep pushing
Hey Tara. Had to come through with some love if I haven’t already. The Site is banger!! Much respect and love as usual. Hope we get to trade off books soon. Mine will be done in a matter of time. Will keep you posted. Till we link up again.
>:D<
Wonderful site! Saw it on Jose Vilson’s site (www.thejosevilson.com) in his portfolio and had to peek.
Hey Lady, Thank you for sending the book! Just dropped something to you as well. You have come so far, and are where most can only dream of! I love you! Kalisha
Love your site!!! Keep celebrating your journey! Would love to feature you on my book club website as a poet of the month.
Hi! I work with your future husband and asked to see pictures of this women he loves so much and referred me to your website LOL great website and best of luck in your future endeavors with your career and family!
Hi Tara, I took a workshop from you at AIPF and got a poem out of it, which is my favorite outcome of a workshop. I love your blog (I’m vegetarian and my husband is moving towards vegetariansim) and can’t wait to read your book!
i wanna be just like you when i grow up. <3 you're the awesome
More love T.
Ms. Tara:
Been impressed and admired your talent and presentation since we met…I don’t know who said that us old folks can’t learn at the feet of the new. Guess that’s ’cause folks don’t understand: if someone has knowledge, it’s the sharing that keeps it growing. My mentor, the late John Oliver Killens was always bringing in the old with the new. And everyone learned. Sharing pedagogical ideas or books and ideas about clothes and food is what keeps a community solvent. And I believe, from watching you and listening to you, that you embody the spirit of true sisterhood. I thank you for that. Peace & blessings, Ms. B.
Tara,
What up, just stopping by on the check in.. Doing my research. You are an inspiration to many. Thanks and God Bless, for real. Inquiring, like I said doing my research. It would be an honor to work with you some day. Peace,
y.
Youth speaks!!
y.
Blessings and Thanks
Sincere Thanks Tara for contributing to “Well Read”. And I LOVE your website!!!!
Peace
Marian Hayes
jena not jamison…fresh poemz indeed
NUFF RESPECT
VIVA CAVE CAnem
I am one of Randall Horton’s most humblest of servants, love what I know of your work.
I hope you’ll be in touch!
Diann
Dearest Tara, We met last week on Cape Cod your poetry exudes that warmth, love and understanding of the intricacies of existence which only patient love can discover. You are “The Big Easy”, like the Mississippi you just keep on rollin’. With great love and appreciation, Paul Robeson, I mean, Wayne Tooker
Tara,
Wondering if you’ll have copies of your book for purchase in Baltimore this coming week?
Thanks,
Lisa C
Yes, there will be copies of Arc & Hue available at the HoCoPoLitSo workshop and reading.
HELLO MS.LADY…JUS STOPPIN THRU TO SHOW SUM LOVE…WILL BE PURCHASING YOUR BOOK SOON…..MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT TO YOU……….RESHA….