Monthly Archives: January 2010

Daydreaming sweetly…

Boston Phoenix Best Local Poet 2010 Nominations Open!
Nominate IYEOKA! Boston’s own happens to be making the BiG BUZZ around town after an astounding 2nd place finish at the National Individual World Poetry Slam competition 4 months ago. Continue reading

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I Fasted today for Gabrielle.

The Life Sentence of Gabrielle Bouliane I fasted till sundown today and cried alot. I thought about all of our adventures together. I can’t write them down write now. I guess I’m not ready for that yet. I’m going to … Continue reading

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twice in my heart

it may look like a moment like this one too many hours couch surfing remembering teachings from Uncle, my lomi teacher i met in hawaii last spring. he scolded me for coming to see him without a descent breakfast i … Continue reading

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Iyeoka on The Dr. Thema Show **THURSDAY** 1/7/10

Tune in tomorrow to The Dr. Thema Show a weekly live internet show focused on healthy living – mentally, physically, and spiritually.  Tomorrow’s topic is “Step out on faith and follow your dreams”.  Dr. Thema will be interviewing Poetry Slam … Continue reading

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the point is, she’s my hero.

i’m thinking about my mother as I’m writing this. last poem i wrote for my mother was over 10 years ago. I spoke about her hands. she loved that poem. Now that I know her so much better—I can smile … Continue reading

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