This journey is an experience that is taken for granted at times and at others we make the most of it. For me, poetry has been the vehicle that has driven me to unimaginable possibilities. Each place, each person, each smile that it has led me to has been a gift that I will forever treasure. This collection of art is a reflection of my appreciation. Collectively, myself and some of the world’s most amazing creatives, set out to create a body of love. With all that’s going on in the world, I have questioned if this was a good time to share a piece of my heart. But what experience has taught me, is that the world needs an abundance of love. My prayer, my wish, and my hope is that this may serve as another reminder of the love we were put here to learn, share, and grow from. I love you all. I thank you for taking the time to listen. I really look forward to hearing what you think. Special Thanks to all those that contributed to Catching Dreams: Tarrey Torae, Aaron JT Richardson, Marshall Knights, Brady Watt, Doug Fitch, Munyakazi Deo, 1key, Maurice Brown, Ben Williams, Leonardo Nunez, Eddie Krauger, Brandon Collins, Rell, Edith Yokely, Ahmande Grimes, Mechalie Jamison, Jeff Lane, Jeff Piper, Mike Gallagher, Andrei Chaine, James Sanders, Burney Brown, Mike Williams, Swiss Chris, Yaw Agyeman, Chris Rob, and to all the cities where it was created: Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Harlem, NY, Kigali, Rwanda, Brooklyn, NY, London, UK, Manhattan, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Richton Park, IL and Orland Park, IL.
Much, Much LOVE!!
J. Ivy