Off The Top Of My Mind
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About the Book
Off The Top of My Mind, is a provocative, poetic anthology that takes its readers on an emotional journey. Karl Perkins wonderfully merges the expression of the Harlem Renaissance, the power of the Civil Rights era, and the spirituality and artistic work of the Millennium all in one compelling book. . Off The Top of My Mind, wonderfully blends the sounds of Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, a masterful work of words that can be sung. This is a true Expresso book, one that makes you want to sit and drink a cup of coffee while munching on a vegetarian dish and while listening to jazz music on a Saturday afternoon; a spiritual experience that is out of this world.
This is a phenomenal anthology done by a first time Generation X writer. Karl Perkins shares with us the most intimate part of his life as he discusses his race, and his religion. This is the type of writing that will set poetic trends in the New Millennium. Some is of his most compelling poems are Millennium Renaissance, History, My Hands, Where Did the Rain Go? 666, Expresso, and Love letter all which convey the authors most intimate side.
About the Author
Karl A. Perkins is a highly respected teacher and community educator. At the young, tender age of 25, Karl has severed as an 8th grade Science teacher and Young Adult Minister at River Of Life Christian Center Church in Urbana Ohio. In his spare time, he and his lovely wife, Ieesha Perkins works on issues in education, spiritual growth, violence prevention, rites of passage, race reconciliation and community development. Karl offers workshops, lectures, and teaching manuals that address these issues. He is the founder and president of Relentless Times Ministry, a growing young adult ministry. He also has been the keynote speaker at conferences and many denominational churches, college campuses, and schools. He graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis, IN, and currently holds a Bachelors degree in Education from Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio. He lives in Springfield, Ohio.