I’m a theopoetic breakbeat poet of belonging; my work sits at the intersection of testimony, rhythm, and remembrance.
I am Nicholas Steven George, and I am understanding what it means to call myself a Black poet. I am the author of three books of poetry: Just Some Stuff I Wrote Down (2009), EL-OH-VEE-EE (2010), and Carnegie Halls in Shower Stalls (2023). I have performed at venues such as TedXCharlottesville, American Psychology Association Annual Convention, University of Lynchburg & Opera Roanoke. My poems and performances have been commissioned by Greater Public and the Academy Center of the Arts . While I have not been published in any magazines or journals since graduate school, I have been able to use my knowledge of the craft to work with middle and high school aged students, young musicians and artists, community leaders, youth in group homes and more. In large gatherings of like-hearted humans, I’ve used active listening and creative writing as my anchor points towards discovering the voice of one’s soul. I’ve witnessed collective yearning and flourishing take place, yet I need to own this journey for myself. I’m not just writing about identity and healing; I’m attempting to reweave them into something sacred, embodied, and collective.
