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Who Am I?
writer | Artist | Performer
I am SoL, a creative who loves words and the practice of putting them together to tell a story. For years, this expression was directed through the art forms of Hip-Hop/Rap Music and Spoken Word Poetry. Now, I'm coming back to the core from which those artistic channels stemmed from: Writing, In It's Many Forms.
You will find at this hub of literacy not only my growing catalogue of lyrics, but long-form essays, short stories, blog posts, community articles, album reviews, and more. Plus, updates on my upcoming events such as performance dates, artist workshops, speaking engagements, with more features and services soon to come. I hope that you enjoy my site, and gain value from my works. Thank You.
Intimacy | Poem
No matter the sex you be, regardless of what tongue you speak
We all need this one thing: Intimacy
Servings | Erotica
A poem I wrote on the long drive home after being cock-blocked! Lol
Endangered Species | Collab Verse
The name's SoL muthafucka, put respect on my shine Every day that I rise, I'mma take what is mine Used to walk solo(w), now I walk with my Pride King David made the call...you know I'mma ride On this beat or the streets, talk beef, lose your teeth EBT when they SNAP...best believe, we gone feast I don't rap nigga, I'mma Emcee Who fills his lungs with the gusts of The Spirits then breathe Somebody's Gotta Do It, might as well be us Too many years made it clear they ain't helpi
It's Nothin' | Song
I Gotta Do Somethin'. This Struggle Is Nothin’.
Grand Rising (Try Again) | Song
"If You Try Once & You Don't Succeed, Try Again" "If You Try Twice & You Don't Succeed, Try Again" "Don't Give Up, Have A Little Patience-" "In T'ings You Do...There's A GoD Above You, & It's True." Grand Rising Through Lows & Peaks, From East to Peace, Hold Dear to These Stanzas for your Heart to Sing... I take a look at my face Mind reminds me I’m such a disgrace Never seem to learn until it's too late Afraid to make another mistake, on top of mistakes Then my heart informs
A Peeling | Poem
See...I'm no ordinary snake, I'm a dragon
Peeling off my dead skins that deserve lacking
Even Green Lands, Have a Past (Freewrite) | Poem
Drowning with the best of petals of many trees which rose to blossom in the spring,
not a sign or presence of the former erected ever seem to be-
Blue Topaz Freestyle | Song
Free At Last, Here is my authentication of raw sentence Words are gold riches when life gives grimace, and the sight of light gets dimmest Dreams yearn for something mystic like I don't believe in repentance 'cause I disagree with your religion Flocks of pigeons I stand, lone raven looking to make his haven It's by nature I fall to cravings of betraying what's worth saving Some would call sacred 'cause I didn't create it, didn't pay... Why should I care, right? What gives me
Walking Away When Triggered | Blog
There is no shame in simply walking away from a person or situation that is triggering you and you don't have the bandwidth to dodge,...
A Mourning Poem | Poem
This is a poem for the days I awake from my bed, mourning...it's morning and the snooze button has been played over my alarm's warning, because waking up today doesn't feel all that rewarding This is a poem for when all the lights in my room are off, and the darkness reflects how I feel most often I offer my apology in advance, for I don't like complaining to strangers and friends, I'd much rather just keep it all in Not even the page or the Gmail drafts on my phone get to kn
The Temple (DexTheChef Mix) | Song
‘Fore the I within I grows Strong in Me
"Try Not, Do." My Philosophy
My Will to Live never been more coherent
Feel The Force Awaken with these Lyrics, Come Get It!
Watch Me by KD-1 | Blog
A visualizer I made for one of my favorite songs by my homie and college, KD1.
Because I Want To (Blackbird, Fly) | Poem
"Why you wanna fly, blackbird? You ain't never gonna fly No place big enough for holding All the tears you gone cry 'Cause your momma's name is lonely And your daddy's name's pain And they call you little sorrow 'Cause you'll never love again Why you wanna fly, blackbird? You ain't never gonna fly You ain't got no one to hold you You ain't got no one to care If you'd only understand, dear Nobody wants you anywhere So, why you wanna fly, blackbird? You ain't never gone..." Bec
Game On! | Song
I no I no longer care for what they say right now
I don't I don't even bother, I'm on my game right now
A Love Letter to Steven - Letter 1
My first of a series of love letters I write to myself. Fall in love with the journey.
"There's Always Something To Do" Cincy/Ohio Open Mic & Event List
This is an ever-growing list that features open mics, poetry events, music showcases, and more as I begin to explore the city that always ha
Reframing the Axiom | Daily Verse
I remember when my art was just a hobby Body hit the stage, heart was in the lobby Holding trauma bonds with memories of what scarred me If self-harm was a business, it was my calling Brain scattered and cluttered up with a bunch of nothing Never seemed to add up to an abundant substance Anything out my mouth came to sound redundant Everything that’s inside felt that more repugnant Now I get up off the floor, then I walk the halls Fresh blood on my hands as I smear the walls
A Word...on My Web Designer. | Review
I'm extremely pleased with how my website turned out with the help of my web designer, ADDVantz (Shadow Village/Busy1 Radio).
The Dos Does The Most (SoLstice Showcase) | Artists Itineraries
In December of 2019, I cohosted my second artist event that I put together alongside Auntie Ros'Zy called The Dos Does The Most (SoLstice...
Dark Times | Song
There's no time for being humble with my fumbles, gotta muster up the muscle for this struggle, In These Dark Times
Ventin’ out this...
Poolside Sunshine | Collab Verse
Cause summer breeze makes me feel fine
This sunny queen's diggin' my vibe
Her honey sweet flow coats my mind...
Warning Shotz | Collab Verse
Fuck the Warning Shotz, I been hungry for a kill
Bucks is all I got and there ain't no runnin' for the hills, I'm the King
Honest (TooTrillFoLife) | Song
Can I Keep I Keep It Honest, with YOU?
NUMB by ABiCA | Album Review (2009)
PROLOGUE.... NUMB (DEMO) by ABiCA WORDS TO THE BAND & MANAGEMENT: First of all, thank ya’ll so much for honoring me the chance to listen...
DJ MaggotTheory of Biophobic | Artist Interview (2010)
My first artist interview I've done via text with an artist I greatly revered, who I have great respect for and glad is my friend, ...
Heavy Rain (Remix) | Collab Verse
"With every grain of dirt tossed on your seed, it builds the foundation for the flower waiting inside to grow. Rainflower." - Steven O. Lynn
The Survivors (Dedication to Bob Marley) | Poem
Tell Me Where’s A Survivor,
Black Survivor
I'm Looking for The Survivors,
The Black Survivors
Oh, I Found A Survivor
Yes, A Black Survivor
NuThoughts (Daily Verse) | Song
...New thoughts come about when surpassing peaks, New goal for myself is to master peace, I'm a work in progress yet a masterpiece...
My Favorite Frienemy | Poem
Looking down my history of friends most of their company was misery
Not they fault, they was attracted to my energy
Apples Apples, ...
Life & Bikes | Poem
Life is like a bike, on the rough streets of trouble
Pedal rotating in confidence, guided by the sailing wheels of courage...
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