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National Poetry Month’s Feature: Poet Dr. Brittany “Soul” Sharp

Poet’s Bio: Dr. Brittany Soul is a Las Vegas native and award-winning singer-songwriter/poet who has more than enough luster to shine even in the city of lights. Brittany Soul is a leading lady in the Spoken Word/Neo-Soul genres and often merges jazz, poetry, R&B and gospel. Ms. Soul is the true embodiment of an all-in-one artist. Brittany Soul is such a light in the artist-realm with experience throughout her career as a Drum majorette, flutist, author, choreographer, choir president, musical theater Lead and actress, curator, host, speaker and producer. Brittany, the soulstress, is no stranger to the balance of creativity and business when it comes to leadership in entertainment.

 

Being a fifteen-time award-winning singer/songwriter/ performer, her gifts consistently make room for her. She has been elected to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Elbon Solutions College of Ministry. She’s been afforded opportunities to express or minister at various platforms across the U.S. and she has been booked to open up for or share the stage with National Recording artists, such as Mali Music and Jagged Edge, Dave Hollister, Al B. Sure, Da T.R.U.T.H. (Now known as Emanuel) and many more.

 

Dr. Soul's passion drives her to make an impact across various arenas ranging from overall health, using creative arts for healing, and how to empower yourself, your organizations and your community through life's challenges.

 

Dr. Brittany Soul is consistently involved in events that benefit our community and provide inspirational media, for the better of the world.  Versatility is everything for her, as she enjoys freedom to be fluidic. She’s seeking to expand her brand and is preparing new music and her next book! Check out her current work and music, such as her debut book, The Key of Love with Brittany Soul at: www.brittanysoul.com

 

Fun Facts: Dr. Soul enjoys color, a lot and painting. She gets a natural high from celebrating people and bringing people together in ways that they feel seen, heard and valued. She enjoys watching, inspiring people to and dancing, myself.

 

Deliah Lawrence:   What inspired you to be a poet?


Dr. Brittany “Soul” Sharp: I know it sounds cliché, but inspiration comes from everything and nothing. Because my gift or brand is a literal extension of my premise and passion (to heal with creative arts and love), I find inspiration when I witness people being kind to others. I am inspired by heartbreak, loving again, laughter, awkward experiences, art and so much more. I absolutely have to add, my God, Yahweh, also drops bars like nobody else I know.

 

DL:  Is there any particular poet, author or book that influenced you in any way either growing up or as an adult?


DBS:  One of the first inspirational authors I recall reading is Nancy Farmer. She’s a woman who travels to regions throughout the world, lives there for a few years and then writes fictional stories based on real cultural norms, mores and experiences. She uses words from the native languages throughout her book and at the back, there is glossary. 


I started learning multiple African and even European words because of her. And having lit my love for travel, culture, language – I was hooked. Not just by reading another author’s books, but I figured if I could experience so many places and experiences by reading someone’s words – surely, I can help share and journey through some experiences of my own alongside others. Maya Angelou, Lauryn Hill, and so many more writers have helped shape my journey, as well.

As a side note, if I were hosting a dinner party, I would invite Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, and Langston Hughes.

 

DL: What tips would you give to aspiring poets?


DBS: Write about everything, do not over edit, in fact, wait to edit after you’ve gotten out everything you consider. I would say keep going and know that not everyone will get your art or work, but your own confidence plays a large role in life period, let alone creativity. I personally, have a guideline to my writing. I love the fact that I’m versatile and my range is wide, however, the lasting effects I leave in this world is purposeful. I want to heal, inspire, evoke, provoke, cause people to love, and inspire people to release hate – so I can’t just write any kind of way. We all too often see someone putting good out regularly and the one time they vent or rant – goes viral. Haha!

 

DL: In celebration of National Poetry Month, can you share with us a few of your poems?


DBS: Absolutely!

 

·      Yahweh Noticed You – Brittany Soul


Things are Happening Fast

Perceive destiny shift

I don’t want it to pass

Without living my purpose

I’m At the front of the class

And I want this to be perfect

But the Truth is

Build to God & I bet you it lasts.

 

I Caught a frog in my throat

My confidence is freezing

So, I bought it a coat

The Lies we’ve been believing

Are like robbing our hope,

For everything there is a season

All I Know

Future? dope,

Let’s grab this rope.

 

Ready to begin

Intimidating at best,

But His spirit within,

Strongest tool is in my chest,

Don’t just stand there

getting ever-y-thing,

but Understanding

Sky, floor, same

Can’t even tell you

when we’re landing

My Fear of Success?

Been ashamed to admit it

So, I was lazy instead

Thinking, no one really listens

Unless a dollar is bet

Until a Thought in my head

Unsure I would make what

I was faced with

Got to put two sons

& daughter to bed.

And the worst thing I could ever be

is everything they said of me

I am no one’s celebrity, but

I am learning my identity,

From the One who made

& sent for me,

Honored that Yahweh Noticed Me.

And the worst thing we could really do,

Is Accept all things some people say,

Or believe God doesn’t notice you.

Each time you’re red or blue,

Holding You & Molding You

He’s holding you,

Don’t accept the things the people say,

Yahweh surely noticed you.

 

Getting less foggy in here

Misconstrued perception

Hearing truth in my ear

was still choosing Deception

Look at self, let’s be clear

I am Qualified with Election

Nearly, dying from fear, yep,

I Can’t even Take Credit.

Listen,

And I’d love to say I knew I’d fly

In truth-I fell a thousand times,

So, we all know that is Just a lie.

Yah shows up, like No one!

Though invisible to naked eye.

At the backsides of mountain skies.

My ally is Thee Most High!

 

·      For This Moment – Brittany Soul https://youtu.be/-569i3OPylU  


Note: I’m working on several new titles that range from a couple novels, expansion of my The Key Series to an inspirational Journal. I’m plugging away at my Debut Music project entitled, "Clearer Waters," as well.

 

DL: Where can readers learn more about you and your poetry?


DBS:  Reader can learn more information here:

DL: Thanks so much for being here with us today. I know my readers will enjoy getting to know you and your work.


DBS: Thank you!






 

 

 


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