Tag Archives: Jorge Antonio Vallejos

ASSUMPTION IS THE MOTHER OF ALL FUCKUPS!!!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

I recently had a beef with someone that was mainly based on an assumption.   After tense emails we agreed to meet and talk.   I found out that my main problem with them was based on me not doing … Continue reading →

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TALKING THINGS OUT: A LESSON IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Talking Things Out: A Lesson In Conflict Resolution By Jorge Antonio Vallejos Conflict resolution has not been my strong point over the years.  I know how to resolve other people’s conflicts, and I have, but doing it in my own … Continue reading →

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THE HOMECOMING: A POEM ABOUT PRISON

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

It has been an interesting week.  On Monday I wrote about my criminal past while thinking of the future of an acquaintance who has been charged with first degree murder; and I explored the prison industrial complex.  A few people … Continue reading →

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THE STORY BEHIND “THE HOMECOMING”, MY POEM ABOUT PRISON

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

The Story Behind The Homecoming, My Poem About Prison  By Jorge Antonio Vallejos I saw Butch about a month ago on Bloor Street.  He rode by on a bike as I was talking on a pay-phone. (Yes, pay-phones still exist and … Continue reading →

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THE HOMECOMING: THOUGHTS AND A POEM ABOUT PRISON

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

The Homecoming: Thoughts and a Poem About Prison By Jorge Antonio Vallejos I found out on Saturday that an acquaintance has just been charged with first-degree murder: “Did you hear about [so and so]?” said my friend. “Was he killed?” I said. … Continue reading →

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FREE BOOKS!!! # 2

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

This is the 2nd installment of my VLOG series FREE BOOKS!!!. My friend Paula gave my 42 books last week.  So, I decided to write an article about the event and do this VLOG to show you the books and … Continue reading →

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THE BOX OF BOOKS IN PAULA’S KITCHEN

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

The Box Of Books In Paula’s Kitchen By Jorge Antonio Vallejos “I still have that box of books for you in my kitchen,” said my friend Paula last month while we talked on the phone.  Paula had been holding that box … Continue reading →

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MONDAYS

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Mondays By Jorge Antonio Vallejos Today is that day that many people dread: Monday. I have heard people say, “I hate Mondays!” My mom and my friends have said, “Mondays.  Mondays.  Mondays.” I’m not a hater of Mondays but some Mondays … Continue reading →

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CD OF TROY

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

CD of Troy By Troy Jackson Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos I enjoy supporting independent artists.  For the most part they are easy to get along with and are appreciative of the work I do.  And there’s a hunger factor.  … Continue reading →

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LICKING STARS OFF CEILINGS # 23

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Licking Stars Off Ceilings #23 By Clementine Cannibal Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Clementine Cannibal is a skateboarding, guitar playing, poet, blogger, and internationally read zinester.  After watching Cannibal read sexual violence is not sexy: reimagining masculinities and what it … Continue reading →

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