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The Sunday Poem is published weekly, and strives to include the poet reading their work.
Jason A. Hendricks reads his poem at its conclusion.
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Nina Simone’s 1967 RCA album Silk & Soul
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Nina Simone
When we are wounded & suffering
Feeling everything we shouldn’t be feeling:
Lost, spoken for, mistakenly mislead to believe
That we were the light
Leading you to a satisfied life- Yet
The only life-light you had left
Was yourself wrapped in neon
I would listen to Nina Simone sing:
“I wish I knew how it would feel to be free.”
I would imagine a single candle dimming
An ember barely burning
The sound of the sweet, scratchy vinyl revealing
A growing spark of freedom
Dancing in my soul
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Listen to Jason A. Hendricks read his poem
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Jason A. Hendricks is an internationally published poet, writer, and former big adventure gonzo journalist residing in Auburn, Indiana. His work has been featured in over 250 different publications over the years. When not writing he pastors a local church and enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkid. He is currently working on his first book.
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Listen to the 1967 recording of Nina Simone performing the Billy Taylor composition “I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel To Be Free,” with Nina Simone (piano, vocals); Gene Taylor (bass); Eric Gale (guitar); and Bernard Purdie (drums). [Nina Simone]
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