Truth Thomas' acclaimed poetry collection, Speak Water, winner the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry, chronicles the enduring human quest to conquer hate with love, a grand and piercing collection of Midrashic poetry, written from an African American perspective. It is framed by both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, as each poem references some aspect of every book contained in Scripture. This homecoming work, Thomas' third full collection of verses, is the first to be published in the United States and reflects breakthrough poetry from one of America's finest writers.  -- CCP


"There is a certain spirituality always in the poetry of Truth Thomas. Speak Water resonates with Thomas' unique blend of the spirit and the self. He has his own grounded language, and delivery, a cadence that is urban and historical, today, yesterday, tomorrow, but all the time, universal and willing to fight. He is a literary traveler; he goes where the best words are, the best thoughts, he reaches deep into his soul to understand the beauty of people, the songs of those that matter."

--Brian Gilmore, Poet, Public Interest Attorney, Literary Activist


"Truth Thomas offers powerful verses and insightful reveries, then relieves the ironic pain with reasoned succor--first aid for the wounded soul. He weaves meanings and codes from biblical notes, personal anecdotes, and political knowledge wielded through experience beyond his years--a mix between Nikki Giovanni at her finest, and Gil Scott-Heron at his sharpest. The poet's musical cadences and true timing are impeccable, pleasing, charming, and biting. It is truly inspiring to read verses with such lyrical soundings of Black America that are revelatory, romantic, spiritual and political."

--Dr. Ricardo Guthrie, San Diego Poetry Guild, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, Northern Arizona University


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