“Seeing with poetic eyes” is a phrase used by a teacher to describe one of his students, a teenager who could recognize the disconnect between U. S. society’s claims about racial equity and its actual commitment towards that equity. As a teacher, he saw it as his mission to help all of his students see the world in such a critical way with that hope that they would be motivated to pursue antiracism more actively in their lives. In this book, I discuss how critical race theory (CRT) can motivate research on race in sociology of education in a similar way. Specifically, I describe how CRT helped me work with seven white teachers on developing more critical understandings of race. In my ethnographic interviews with these teachers, the analytical tools of CRT gave me a way to openly dialogue with them about issues of race in education. I was able to not only learn from the teachers but also work with them on developing racial awareness. Instead of relying on more liberal forms of sociological research—where the researcher extracts data from participants—CRT helped me promote a more critical approach, one where the researcher and participants work together to actively pursue antiracism in the research act itself. So “seeing with poetic eyes” refers the way that I have come to view research as a means of antiracism. Similarly, I propose that CRT can promote such a critical approach to research on race in the field of sociology of education.

“Poems of Love and Life as seen through the eyes of the heart” is a collection of the feelings you experience in your total being, your body and your soul. The moment when you meet that one in a million person or when you look at a piece of nature and it seems to look back at you. An unexplainable tingle you get in your spine when you see a leaf moving but cannot see the wind that’s pushing it. Or that feeling you get when you think of a loved one who’s moved on and you know in your heart they are standing next to you. In other words, the truths and beliefs of your mind.

In this book there's life, love, heartache, humor, bronc riding, horse races complete from the starting gates to the finish line, and so much more. Every page is a different adventure. I even put in Secretariat's Triple Crown races written in poetry, from the gates down to the wire. It is a book that explains the ups and downs of 25 years through a jockey's eyes and how "God" helped me through the rough times. I hope this book will help someone go

In the midst of the roller coaster of life, I was able to take moments to create a written journey. When life turns upside down, you are unsure where it will take you. For me, it was in a form of a poem. As the poems grew, it was overwhelming. I decided to put these poems in a book form and share them with you. What I found within my writing was a trigger to help with overcome stresses. As most would say "getting it off my chest". It was therapeutic.

Poetic Stories from the Eyes of My Windows presents a compilation of personal and heartfelt stories written in poetic form. Author Angellia Moore reveals her memories of love, death, illnesses, and suicide, sharing her stories through verse. The poems in this collection were inspired by actual people around her, actual events in her life, and ideas in her head and heart. No two stories are alike; each one tells its own tale and takes on its own design and meaning. Setting the scene for each carefully, she explores a variety of topics, moments, and memories. Prayer for Black Boys Dear God, Now I lay me down to sleep I pray for Black Boys on the street. I pray that they will make good choices Let them hear their mamas voices. Son, grow up and do whats right I pray that youll come home tonight Her remarkable gift of dreaming and writing is no longer a vision but a reality. She has put her writing skills into a remarkable book of poems. These poems made me laugh, and they made me think about how I have the power to make a positive influence in this world. Harriet S. Stephens, Lieutenant Colonel, Retired, US Army Angellia's poetry is respectful, insightful, and uplifting. She is brave, bold, and inspiring. Her poetry wakes my sleeping soul. Denise Ondishko, PhD, Music Educator

This book is what I consider to be a poetry book! Now, when you open this book, you may ask: what kind of a poetry book? From love poems to inspirational poems, you get some of everything in this book, a book full of different energies designed to fuel the fires of your heart. There is no set style or set order! What you have here in your hands is a unique poetry book, written and geared to inspire, pierce, stimulate, and motivate the hearts and minds of both poetry lovers and people who dont have a love for poetry. . I pray that this book speaks and blesses you for years to come, in hopes that you will want to collect many more in the future. . Enjoy!

‘’THROUGH the EYES of a POET’’ “Through the eyes of a poet,” is a collection of personal thoughts, emotions and experiences as lived by the author.It is also a general observation made by the author of the daily struggles faced by everyday ordinary people. It inspires, motivates and uplifts the reader while imparting wisdom and positive teachings.It is a good read, leaving you with a feel-good experience and thought- provoking insights.It takes you through a short, inward as well as an outward journey of life and all that it may entail.A journey we find ourselves going through, time and time again...

A collage of poetry relevant in todays world, it inspires the spirit and takes you on a journey of love, of loss, of things you encounter in life. Earmark the pages that speak directly to you or use it as you attempt to walk in someone elses shoes and find understanding. Before you rush out into the world to fulfill your obligations, use this to reflect on the space you are in and those around you, realizing we are one in this society. Indeed having the same presence in the space around us, just wearing different shades of skin color, but why should that matter in the larger scheme of things, know we can achieve so much more in unity. Either way, open up your heart and allow the words to take you on a voyage of discovery with this collage of words designed to describe life as seen through a poets eyes.