Poet (poh-it) noun – a person who has the gift of poetic thought, creation, imagination, together with eloquence of expression
The definition of poet is embodied by a young man, bluntly named, Christopher the Poet. A young man who indeed has the powerful expression of poetic thoughts. Clear and straight to the point in his delivery, he gives a clear view into the mind of a gifted artist. He is on the outskirts of the playing field of some phenomenal spoken word artists.
The distribution of life and love is projected with carefully chosen words in his work. He dedicates odes to individuals who have made a significant difference in his life and his vision. Heaven’s Glory, an ode to his fiancé, speaks volumes into two souls becoming one mind which engages love beyond measures. Horn Rimmed Glasses, an ode to the late great, Malcolm X pays tribute to Malcolm X’s vision and the threat he had become to those that couldn’t see his vision clearly.
Christopher the Poet’s poems are thought out and carefully pieced together yet simple enough to taste the flavor of his message. His words embrace the melody in the music that accompanies his thoughts and makes it easy to sit back and just…listen. If only for a moment, he captures your attention.
Spoken word is not a simple game of passing the time. Christopher the Poet has mastered the game and has the incredible ability to stand and speak aloud with conviction and substance with the best of them. Once you’re in… you’re in and he is definitely in it for the long haul.