Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin

About Me

I was born and still reside in South Jamaica, New York. At over 40 years of age I am a father of four, teacher for the New York City Department of Education for over ten years, and I am recently married. My lovely supportive wife is my strength, best friend, and editor of most of my work. I obtained my A.S. in Business degree from Kingsborough Community College, a B. S. in Education from York College, and I hold a Masterâ€™s Degree in Education from Walden University. I anticipate beginning my PhD. studies in the comming year. I am writer of poetry and non-fictional and fictional stories; I have completed my first book titled â€œA Man in Transitionâ€. A poetry book that speaks to its reader in poetry from about a man who has changed his life and offers a unique view of the world. Over the years I changed my focus from erotic based content to romance and spiritual inspirations due to religious choices, so I hope to offer the world, focused insight of a man who has completely changed for the better. I believe my writing expresses my growth as a man who, now, attempts to offer counsel, entertainment and guidance to all he meets. I have performed at New Yorkâ€™s â€œBowery Poetry Clubâ€ as part of the Urban Erotika showcase, and was featured in the September and February issue of the online magazine Belle-Noir.com. Traveling around the world, spending quality time with my children, coaching basketball, bowling, and cooking are a few of my other passions. I love to meet new people and use my Internet blogs to write stories on my observations of the world or from my active imagination. Love Ya Tiff, You not just my wife, but my strength and my best friend. ___________________________________________________________

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My Interests

I love learning about the Lord and studying my bible. Other interest are trying to finish my various writing projects and get my behind into the gym.. I have a ton of unfinished stories that need to be completed so I have to find time for that. I am sports nut, I love to bowl (200+) So know what your doing when you call me out,, I am also looking to return to the stage someday as a poet or behind it as a writer... I had a taste of it as a erotic writer and now I want to share my talents in another genre.. Romanace and Senuality have to make a come back.. Might as well be by me..

I'd like to meet:

Jesus, Dr. Charles Stanley, Tony Dungy, Charles Barkley, Maya Angelou, Malcolm X, Stan Lee, Martin Luther King Jr. and so many others.Please share my wedding with me.

Music:

I love anything smooth R&B and old and new school Hip Hop Artist. I like Gospel also.. You know what, I like it all, as long as it has something to say in the lyrics...
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Movies:

Please where do I start. Anything and I mean Anything except Porn and Horror/Terror..Sometimes there are scenes watched you just have to play out in your head. If you understand the pain Love can bring and the fear that comes when your going to lose it, you'll understand the power of this clip.There is something to be learned here by sinners and church folks alike. There is never a bad time to stop what your doing and come back to the Lord, in turn there is never a bad time to forgive a person who wronged you. Take time to listen to the words as she sings. It will speak to your soul. That is how the Lord talks to you.

Television:

The Wire, The Shield, Law and Order (all of them), The Biggest Loser, many types of Sci Fi and many others that are worth watching. I don't watch too much regular network TVI did an interview with my partners DE'HITMEN on thier internet show.. It was Fun.. Sankara and Sun of Man are two of the best on the net.. Check them out each week. ..

Books:

Is there anything better then the Bible.. The Autobiography of Malcolm X changed my life. For the rest you can say I am sort of a nut, I read a little of everything, Let's see I read comic book novels, Mini novels, physical Education text, Religious based Text, African American History Books (The Civil Right Period is my favorite.) I don't have a major issue with the Urban genre as many might. It seems to have captivated so many young readers and that is not a bad thing persay. I hope our young folks add more to their personal libraries. I am happy the writers are getting love, I am just can't co-sign with some the content they are using their talents to create.. Its just my opinion each person has their choices and joys..Please enjoy my interview with Martin Pratt from Urban Literary Review. ..

Heroes:

Jesus, My Mother, My Grandmother, David and Paul from the Bible, Malcolm X and of Course Tiffany, My Wife & Best Friend. ..

My Blog

YOU HAVE TO READ THIS.. GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE YOUR WEIGHT!!!

I am going to leave this one up in the air. I am not really sure how I feel about this. Even though I know its wrong and a violation of rights, I am not sure I disagree and don't hope for the same in ...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:45:00 PST

WHAT IS SUCCESS?? COME SEE INSIDE K. L.

I am not going to bother you with a long read,, please listen for yourself.. I am very excited and I wanted to share this with you.. I said I was going to post audio blogs and this one is one that com...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:30:00 PST

My Interview on the DEHITMEN SHOW, with my brother SanKara

Here is the show I was on today. Please take a listen to the man behind the words of the man who "A Man In Transition" Enjoy.. ..www.KLthewriter.com "A Man In Transition"I wanted to...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:30:00 PST

My Showcase on I ROCK TV 100 Poets Project

As part of I Rock TV's 100 Poets Project. I did a personal showcase. They gave me about 30 minutes to do my own show. I want you to stop by and listen and let me know what you think. I did a few poems...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:29:00 PST

POETRY and SPOKEN WORD LENGHT

Please don't consider this a personal or direct attack on anyone. I am an artist and love to listen to other artist, this blog is simple to ask the question and make an observation to what I see from ...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:16:00 PST

Every Day Is Mothers Day. WWW.APOOO.ORG

About me There is a man standing in the crowd trying to be different from all the common brothers. There is a man who is there for all of his heirs. There is a man who wants to teach his own and...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Tue, 20 May 2008 09:23:00 PST

Losing Our Young Men

I have recently found a use for Snapvine. I know its a service that has been around for a minute, but I wasn't sure how I could use. I figured that I can use it to post blogs instead of writning them ...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Sun, 18 May 2008 07:29:00 PST

HappY Mothers Day, to my mother and all the mothers out there.

I Love You Queen(Dedicated to my Mother and the single mother's out there trying to raise their sons into men)The essence of what I am started deep inside you when the Lord set me into plac...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Sun, 11 May 2008 02:22:00 PST

JUST TRYING TO WRITE, BEEN SO BUSY ALMOST FORGOT, I CAN WRITE

It was this time of the year when you said, don't worry baby I'll be there.So I stood staring out the stained window, waiting.How could you not come and keep to your word?Like all the other times yo...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:16:00 PST

DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT's LIKE TO BE A TEACHER?

Having the passover off I have time to catch up on some rest and to reflect. People are very critical of the New York educational system and for many reasons that are warranted . However there is some...
Posted by Author and Poet / K. L. Belvin on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:16:00 PST