CULTURES OF ART, POETRY & STORIES

Voices of Resilience: Spotlight on Lavonnie McManus by KPC  Some voices don’t ask for attention. They demand to be felt. In this feature from Krafty Page ChronicleS, Lavonnie McManus steps forward with a voice rooted in truth—unfiltered, unapologetic, and necessary. Her work isn’t built for applause. It’s built for impact. Truth Without a Whisper Lavonnie doesn’t soften reality. She speaks it. Her poetry moves through spaces many avoid—generational trauma, incarceration, addiction, depression, and the long road back to self. But within that weight, there’s something else—faith, family, and the decision to keep going. For her, success isn’t numbers. It’s not reach. It’s not recognition. It’s the spark her words light in someone who needed it. “Still I Rise” — A Poem for Restoration One of the most powerful moments in her feature comes through “Still I Rise (For My Son)” —a piece that doesn’t hide from pain, but walks straight through...

  A Tribute to a Nubian Goddess I haven’t known her for very long, To call her my friend, would be a song. But these feelings I won’t ignore, They resonate, planting something more. Distinctive, true, remarkably real, A woman, a mother, with magnetic appeal. A Nubian Goddess, a Wonder Queen, Her laughter’s a basket, smiles like a serene scene. Giggles create dimples, oh so endearing, In her presence, everything’s cheering. No goodbyes, just a piece of my heart, Expressing your significance, a vital part. So as you depart, don’t linger behind, Return to us, where your light’s designed. Remember, stand strong, never give way, Mind shapes reality, let optimism hold sway. Guidance from realms above, leading the way, Triumph over life’s uncertain sway. Mind is resilient, steady and true, Balancing healing, a rarity to pursue. Positive thoughts, like a magical spell, Summoning...