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Poet Talk with Yumica P. Thompson by Lisa Tomey
Yumica P. Thompson, born and raised in Southeast Washington D.C. is the CEO of Prose Goals, LLC, author of More Than Just Poetry, Co-Author of upcoming book Soulful Affirmations with award-winning and best-selling author Cheryl Polote-Willamson, Vice President of 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Friend Connection DC, Co-Host of Facebook live Meet the Author, parent advocate, and prayer warrior.
From a very young age, poetry lived in her. While taking classes at The University of the District of Columbia, she discovered unique consciousness with writing, wisdom, and time. Writing poetry helped her heal from past hurts. Wisdom gave her insight to move forward and overcome obstacles. Time continues to create room to mature her passions and purpose.
The poems, insight, self-reflection, and prayers in her debut book "More Than Just Poetry: Insight for Overcoming Obstacles" have been written purposefully and intentionally to help create an intimate space for healing, forgiveness, and a new perspective on love to make it easier to face your feelings and move past the obstacles of life experiences and trauma.
Personal experiences and world events inspire all subject matters and poems in her book.
Book Link
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Yumica P. Thompson, born and raised in Southeast Washington D.C. is the CEO of Prose Goals, LLC, author of More Than Just Poetry, Co-Author of upcoming book Soulful Affirmations with award-winning and best-selling author Cheryl Polote-Willamson, Vice President of 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Friend Connection DC, Co-Host of Facebook live Meet the Author, parent advocate, and prayer warrior.
From a very young age, poetry lived in her. While taking classes at The University of the District of Columbia, she discovered unique consciousness with writing, wisdom, and time. Writing poetry helped her heal from past hurts. Wisdom gave her insight to move forward and overcome obstacles. Time continues to create room to mature her passions and purpose.
The poems, insight, self-reflection, and prayers in her debut book "More Than Just Poetry: Insight for Overcoming Obstacles" have been written purposefully and intentionally to help create an intimate space for healing, forgiveness, and a new perspective on love to make it easier to face your feelings and move past the obstacles of life experiences and trauma.
Personal experiences and world events inspire all subject matters and poems in her book.
Book Link