Ain't Nothin' Like 'Em

Aint Nothin Like Em has taken years in the making. It is the inspiration of manyeventspersonal and historical passages in life. The poet sees the world, as BobKaufman says, as a fish with frogs eyes. The soul kitchenthe battle hymnstheheartbeatsthe reflections/dedications are the openings of doors to her soul. Enter,enjoy, and reflect.

Aint Nothin Like Em is a book of poetry written in the Tradition of Grandma/Mother/Daughter/Sister Speak. Roomed with the ritual aromas of yams, collardsand seasoned to perfection chicken: Sunday Supper preparations, the poems area Gathering of Kitchen Table Comfort, found only in the sharing of WimminWords. Tell it Like it T.I. IS. and Yeah Girl, Been There Before Conversationsand Revelations, are served up straightening comb hot. A resilience that she beckonsto us to strut proudly on our Wimmin tongues with a sway as gentle and gracefulas our rounded hips.
- Nikki Williams, Author/Artist, Brown Women Who Fly, Beautiful, Also, arethe Souls of My People

Kamernebti Mer Amons writings in Aint Nothin Like Em tells a story of AfricanAmerican family life from Sunday morning biscuits to loving your mate, to languageof struggle for Black family survival. An intimate read.

John Watusi Branch
Executive Director,
Afrikan Poetry Theatre