Shanelle Gabriel is a spoken word and singing virtuoso. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she has displayed her skills at colleges and venues across the country. She both opened and featured on 2007’s sixth season of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam as well as recorded a nationally televised promo for the 2007 NFL Draft. She also was a member of the 2006 Nuyorican Poets Cafe National Slam Team and a competitor in the 2007 Individual World Poetry Slam Competition in Vancouver, Canada. Greatly influenced by Lauryn Hill, Richard Smallwood, and Stevie Wonder for their emphasis on lyrics and creativity, her tenacity has allowed her to become a shining star in whatever path she has endeavored to take.

Shanelle got her early start showcasing her talents in church where she is still very active. Later, she acted in productions of The Vagina Monologues and Macbeth. At the Utica College Auditorium she performed as both a singer and actress while earning her B.A. in Communication Arts. She was a Def Jam College promoter and a leading radio personality on WPNR 90.7 FM.

In the summer of 2004, Shanelle was diagnosed with SLE Lupus. Yet she decided that her health would not be something that would limit her success. Using that as her fuel, she decided that she would pursue her dream of being a performing artist as well as encourage others who have obstacles in their path to do the same. She states, "My battle with Lupus has been tedious, but God has a plan. That plan does not include giving up on life. I want to be a testimony to others that no matter what, faith and determination can accomplish any goal."

Shanelle presently facilitates creative writing workshops throughout New York City and promotes Lupus awareness. Her amazing debut album, "Start Something" fuses Shanelle’s skill at spoken word poetry with her soulful, sultry singing. Using her upbeat pop, old school hip-hop, and inspirational soul sound, Shanelle’s vibrant personality shines through each word and melody she shares. "Every time I perform, I aim to plant a seed in someone, a new perspective. This is more than just standing on a stage simply reading my work or singing a tune. This is me sharing me."

Shanelle Gabriel is available for performances, workshops, and other engagements. For information on booking, please email: shanellegabriel@gmail.com

Websites:


www.myspace.com/shanelleg
www.shanellegabriel.com

        

                                                                          

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I Am You

He is a spirit that’s guided by the

light followed by angels in flight.

Born in a world of many to learn and

where disobedience can mean burn.


Who am I?


Bound by cosmic force and

where love ends in divorce.

 A mediator within society that

fills gaps other wise void.


Who am I?



I am a challenged child where the

new clashes with the old.

In a society where the young must

not be timid but, bold.


Who am I?


I am a thought within the mind. 

I am hated and discriminated against. 

I’m the boy with his back up

against the racial fence.


Who am I?



I am lost within a river of tears and

consumed by anger

for so many years.

 I have been physically,

mentally battered and abused.

 Left with the ultimate

feeling of being used.


Who am I?


I am a statement that is true. 

This is my story. 

I am you!

        

We Continue Bringing You Great Poems

We are honor to post this poem from Angela who is currently writing poetry in which the people in her life is her inspiration as well as the circumstance too.  We know you will enjoy this poem as so many have.

MICAH

 

My miracle from GOD above

 

Immagine endless hugs and so much love.

 

Chrisma,charm, and beautiful cinnamon skin.

 

Always running, skipping, or exposing a grin.

 

Heaven blessed my life so sweet so sweet.

 

A more precious girl you’ll ever meet.

By Angela C.

To read more from this poet visit her myspace page by clicking here.

        

 I love to write poetry and inspirational messages.  It feels good when people say "thank you for writing that article, it changed my life."  The gratification that I received from touching someone's heart is addictive.  It makes me want to continue to touch the lives of so many others.  So I challenge all that come across this article to help someone out side of your family to see what it truly feels like to help a perfect stranger.

        

Winter’s Palace   

I’m stuck in winter’s chilly grip,

Oh how I long for fall,

Where leaves are plenty, and the

Sky holds me in bluest thrall.

 

But the snow holds tight throughout

The day, with many an icy bar,

And makes me wish for the green of

May, where the trees are never far,

 

Where the breeze it carries playful

Tunes, on gentle, whispering arms,

Instead of gusting forcefully

With its angry, violent charms.

 

My heart it yearns for a summers

Night, which does not come ’til late,

Where the only sounds alive are the

Crickets rustling ’neath the gate.

 

But here I’m trapped, in Winter’s Palace,

With the dullest of gray for my eye.

Oh, how I pine for the dew on the grass,

Not the dreary white snow from the sky.

 

By: Anna McCarty

You can see more of Anna's Writings at the link below.

This young writer has a lot to say please visit her blog.

Anna has great collection of poetry.

http://thesleepingtypewriter.wordpress.com

        

Inspiring Children To Write

It's always a blessing to read poetry that someone else has created.  However, when children find an opportunity to take time out of their busy schedule to remember a day that has been designated for mothers and write in the remembrance as what this means to them.  It is truly wonderful.  Below  is a 12 year old who has decided to start writing and it is my pleasure to post one of her first poems on this Blog.

If you know any kids that would like to share their poetry I would love to display their work on this blog please contact me at: dave@poetrynews.info

Mother’s Day

 

Mother’s Day is a gift from God for all the

 

Mothers who gave birth to his children.

 

Mother’s Day is the day for the children to

 

thank their mother for all the love and

 

support they gave them.

 

Mother’s Day is the day for mothers to rest

 

and have peace.  Mother’s Day is the day for

 

mothers to get off their feet.  Mother’s Day is

 

for mothers to sit back and relax.  Mother’s Day

 

is for all the fathers to do what the mothers do.

 

Mother’s Day; boy do I love Mother’s Day.

By Raygine Montgomery

 

        

Loving To Write

Sharing A Talent With The World

Sharing short stories and poetry is so fulfilling.  There is a great deal of satisfaction when I hear how my stories or poetry has touched someone's heart or made them think about their life as it is today.

 

We have a newsletter called Poetry News and would like to share with our readers any stories you would like to share with them.  If you have a book or cd that you would like us to share with our readers.  Please send us that information so that we can help you expand by getting the word out about your work to people who other wise would not hear from your or see your creation.

 

Let us help you by advertising your work through a hard copy news letter that is printed quarterly and delivered right now to two thousand homes every three months and as we grow your work will be alternating through our publication as we intend to deliver The Poetry News to over 10,000 homes by the end of this year and 20,000 by the end of next year if not sooner.

For more information about my poetry go here: myspace.com/stormdave   You will be able to here me recite poetry.  We live in the information world and I encourage everyone reading this post to use every informational device you can to help promote your work.

I enjoy helping others and will love to help you.  Let us post your information in our newsletter. 

        

Don Wins Big at

Mckinney Poetry Slam!

Don out did the line of poets at the Mckinney Poetry Slam Saturday Night.  We all had a great time even though it



started a little late but once it was on it's way the poetry was great.   There were only a few who came out and many people did not start showing up until the very end and missed out on much of the poetry.