A. Long

I AM

the ram, a black sheep.

I have never followed the norm

But if you wish

to know more I will tell you.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, I made it my mission to branch out and discover my passion in life, which I thought at the time was basketball. The first poem I ever wrote was dedicated to the sport, but I soon realized that I enjoyed writing about things more than I did playing. This discovery has sparked a life-long journey to becoming a better writer, poet, and painter in my own right.

I have accomplished more of my dream than I ever imagined by being the first self-published author and recognized slam poet among my friends and family. Yet, I hope to gain even more experience in the future, and continue to hone my craft.