After 15 years of hard knocks, Lorenzo Jones has stopped running. For many years he says “Pastors have been telling him the ugly truth about himself,” a phrase he uses to describe the path God had laid out for him but he was unwilling to take. This path, he says, is to write, and by doing so, minister to others. Last month he returned to Springfield and has taken up this challenge. What’s more, he’s doing this regardless of the personal challenges he faces being homeless. Two weeks ago he read to the congregation of his church; next he’s taking his poetry to the streets.
As part of a new series, WYSO will highlight Clark County residents that are reaching out to their community in unique ways. Mr. Jones is the first in this series of special people. Click this link to hear the author read some of his works in a personal interview with WYSO staff.
Poems featured: “It’s Already Turned Around,” “A War is at Hand,” my personal favorite “Take Away an ‘O’” and “I Preach.” Short commentary also included.
