To see true self-expressed artistically through words
Writing and expression are two entities that combine in sync.
Writing is a form of expression of feelings or explanations of words to define meaning
either way both are different in there uniqueness such as artistic self (image) or true self (individual) and one paradox that is most unique is one who uses true self as
Art.
FLM MISSION
To encourage poets to see beyond the illusion of image to bring back the true sense of self. Our artistry is our reality. Some want to try to perfect the artistry of dreams before perfecting the artistry of self-art first. This workshop is a vehicle to excel to our full potential of our art that is boundless, limitless and industrious to the point of creating a destiny of self worth.
President/Founder/CEO
Born Monica Idom to be called Journey gifted to write since eight. Blessed to have been published in several featured literary publications, “The Writer magazine, Joyful Woman, International Library of Poetry Anthology of poems, member of the PLGC (Poet's League of Greater Cleveland) ILP Poet of the Year 2002, Editors Choice Awards 2004
Featured on WERE 1300 Politically Damned
Air time: www.GMSRADIO.com
Poetry Venues-Robins’ Nest, Edge Coffee house, Touch, Spy Bar, Humidor, The Blue Bird-Akron, Beachland Ballroom, Living Room
Acting Debut,#1 Stage play “Cheatin Ain’t Easy”
Performed as the color blue in the hit stage play “For Colored Girls Who Have Committed Suicide When The Rainbow Wasn’t Enough”, Ntozake Shange
Poetry Transmission Volume I Released February 2005
1st written & produced Stageplay “TroubleMaker”
Executive Produced “TroubleMaker” soundtrack
Debuted Playhouse Kennedys Theater October 2007
Facilitator 8 week Poetry Workshops for youth ages 12-18 years old
Hosted various poetry venues for 3years
.Volunteer Artist special events for several Ohio Prison Systems (Richland Correctional)
Southeastern Correctional facility
NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award Branch #34AA
