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Writing poetry, songs, and telling stories is a God-given talent that I used to dabble in, and then let it lie dormant for years. I became serious about my craft around 2008/2009. At first, I just felt an overwhelming urge to express myself creatively, and then it became a form of therapy. Fast forward sixteen years, and now I can’t imagine life without my craft.
My writing influences are(in no particular order) Gil Scott Heron, King David, Edgar Allen Poe, Tupac Shakur, and Jim Morrison. I can relate to each in different ways and at various points in my life, but the main connector is that they were all poets and storytellers, just like me.
I not only write for myself but also to reach people around the world.. It is a wonderful feeling to connect with fellow creatives, lovers of literature/art, and fans through my craft. A big part of my purpose and a lot of my work is written/spoken to encourage, warn, and raise frequencies. Through poems, anthems, stories, and songs, I am able to offer up thanks and praise to God, speak of my faith, life experiences, and give honest depictions of unpleasant scenes of life, personal failures, loss, and resilience.
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Nathaniel Terrell’s Before the World Moves On is a poetry collection that embraces ideas of legacy, love, self-discovery, faith, and transformation. Using varied poetic structures and styles, the collection contemplates personal and collective experiences. In Slow Burn, the poet looks at the impact of one’s actions and the uncertainties of remembrance through metaphor use. She Is serves as a celebration of a Black woman’s beauty and strength, using vivid imagery and rhythm. Discovery questions societal values and speaks on the isolation necessary for true self-awareness. Paradox juxtaposes failures with faith, employing biblical references to parallel internal conflict. Becoming chronicles a journey of redemption, leaning into growth through repetition and changing diction. Together, these poems and Terrell's others illustrate a real perspective on resilience, devotion, and personal evolution.
Before the World Moves On by Nathaniel Terrell is a wonderful collection that dives deep into a multitude of topics, all of which are just brilliant. Terrell's poetry style is sharp and feels personal, and each piece provides its own unique perspective and message. Among the many in this compilation, the standout for me is Jaded and its dark expedition of private guilt, societal corruption, and the battles within. The poem’s imagery of supervillains and hellhounds is a masterclass in a haunting, fatalistic atmosphere. Eulogy, another favorite, is a bold confrontation with death and the afterlife, rejecting conventional views and embracing a raw acceptance of whatever fate may come. The free-verse structure mirrors the unpredictable nature of existence, making this piece somber yet defiantly powerful. Overall, Terrell’s ability to tap straight into our emotions with stark, persuasive imagery makes this collection a must-read for poetry lovers. Very highly recommended.
