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Visual Poetry by the author, America's Visual Poet, The Queen Of Visual Poetry, Deborah Young, are authentic poems that are intricately detailed and vividly sculpted pictures of various subject matter.  Deborah Young's unique visual poetry forms actual pictures, which enhances the overall meaning of each piece of work.  The author's visual poetry, categorically, allows the reader to experience the joy, of poetic imagination.  The author's first line of visual poetry was successfully launched in Houston, Texas December 2002.  Celebrate National Poetry Month by paying tribute to Visual Poets and attending visual poetry exhibitions.  To obtain information on booking Visual Poetry Exhibitions within the United States  E-mail thetruevisualpoet@hotmail.com  

Deborah Young's visual poetry ushers in a modern era of visual poetry, also called Concrete Poetry and Shaped Poetry.  Visual Poetry is letter inspired art, which may be formed into a variety of shapes, etc.  Visual Poetry obtains its strength from the manner in which the words appear on the page.  The actual shapes of the lines of text is tied to the meaning of the words. 

Visual Poetry has been in existence for centuries.  The 1633 Easter Wings, The Altar shaped poems by George Herbert are two of the many pieces of early visual poetry.  To learn about George Herbert's Easter Wings and The Altar, log onto www.poets.org/gherb/  There has been and continues to be many international exhibitions and publications of visual poetry.     

Deborah Young's visual poetry pieces are rare, one of a kind, visual poems.  Deborah Young's visual poem collections are truly genuine, brilliantly detailed, artistic, visual poetry masterpieces.  Deborah Young's visual poems are most definitely, the epitome of visual poetry.  Deborah Young, is without a doubt, the twenty-first (21st) century visual poet, America's visual poet.                                                                                                                 

                                       

             Our Wedding Day  Visual Poetry - Four Tier Wedding Cake On Pedestal

 

   Our Wedding Day  Visual Poetry - Crystal Toasting Glass   

 

...both looking forward to a wonderful life 

And, at, last, we are pronounced as Mr. and Mrs 

Forever and ever, we will be, husband and wife 

The four-tier cake was sliced with a platinum gold knife

Lastly, we toasted with crystal glasses, tilted, upright...

Copyright by Deborah Young

An Excerpt from Our Wedding Day

 

   Summer Wedding Visual Poetry - Crystal Toasting Glass   

 

Exhibitions Of Deborah Young's Visual Poetry

 

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God's Gemstones poem, visual poetry of inspiration and human compassion

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Momma poem, visual poetry to honor a unique mother

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The Daddy poem, visual poetry to honor a courageous father

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Daddy  poem, visual poetry recognizing dads influence on daughters

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Mother, A Lady, So Uniquely Rare poem, visual poetry to honor the extraordinary qualities of mothers

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Stolen Dignity poem, visual poetry about the effects of slave trading

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Underground Railroad poem, visual poetry honoring the escape from slavery

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Players Of Valor, The Negro Baseball League poem, visual poetry to honor the Negro Baseball League players

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Hooray For Hollywood, Unique A-Listers Outweigh poem, visual poetry to honor those who represent Hollywood with talent, sophistication, versatility and grace

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Soul Food poem, visual poetry to honor the origins and joys of African American food

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Mayday, Mayday; Peak Oil Is A Reality; Conserve And Plan For Simplicity poem, visual poetry calling for all to stop, think, conserve and plan for an existence that is not so dependent upon oil

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Y&R, The Young and the Restless, Acting At Its Best; Yes poem, visual poetry to honor the dramatic realism of the Young and the Restless         

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New Orleans, "The Big Easy", Savor The Flavor  poem, visual poetry to honor the unique people, jazz and traditions of New Orleans

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Let The Horns Blare For Malcolm Charles Lucien, Sr., A Daddy, Extraordinaire poem, visual poetry to honor a deceased father from New Orleans lower Ninth Ward

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The Baby Boomers Creed poem, visual poetry to honor baby boomers contributions to society

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No' Mo' Rhythm's Beat, The Rhythm Night Club poem, visual poetry to honor victims of the 1940 Rhythm Night Club fire

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The Great Easter Egg Balloon Drop poem, visual poetry, children's story about Easter bunnies doing what is right

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Recovery Road  poem, visual poetry to encourage a life free of drugs

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Dayo Gives Special Vases Of Daffodils For Mother's Day poem, visual poetry, children's Mother's Day story about love and acceptance

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The American Creed  9/11 poem, visual poetry of patriotic response

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Forks of the Road poem, visual poetry to honor human beings sold into slavery at the Forks of the Road site in Natchez, Mississippi

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No' Mo' Rhythm's Beat, The Rhythm Night Club poem, visual poetry to honor Rhythm Night Club fire victims

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Stamp Out The Home Health Heaven, Windfall poem, visual poetry calling for Americans to recognize and put a stop to fraudulent Medicare billing

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Marine, U.S.A. poem, visual poetry to honor the uniqueness of U. S. marines

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Soldier, U.S.A. poem, visual poetry to honor the uniqueness of U. S. soldiers

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Airman, U.S.A. poem, visual poetry to honor the uniqueness of U. S. airmen

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Sailor, U.S.A. poem, visual poetry to honor the uniqueness of U. S. sailors

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Coast Guardsman, U.S.A. poem, visual poetry to honor the uniqueness of U. S. coast guards

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National Guardsman, U.S.A. poem, visual poetry to honor the uniqueness of U. S. national guards

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President George W. Bush, A Tried And True Leader poem, visual poetry to honor the second term as President of the United States

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President George W. Bush, Stood Firm With A Unique Term poem, visual poetry to honor the first term as President of the United States

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President Clinton, Recognize Rather Than Pulverize poem, visual poetry to honor the eight years of office of the 42nd United States President

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Determination   poem, visual poetry depicting a woman's strength and resilience

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Time poem, visual poetry honoring the wisdom of patience

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My Heart, I Extend   poem, visual poetry pledging unconditional love

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A Perfect World poem, visual poetry about a world where all is right         

 

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