Book excerpt: 'Reverdia, the River Woman, ' since 1999, called the StoryTeller Poet. Born and raised in Los Angeles, daughter of a master Jazz musician and a divinely eclectic mother, she is by all definitions a Poet, inspired and refined by her journey and influence of the Leimert Park Village World Stage Anansi Writers' Workshop community. She is mother, prophet, poet, Shaman, healer. This book belongs on your shelf between Kahlil Gibran and Maya Angelou, on the table next to your bed, with you throughout your day. Once you commune with this collection of poetry, you won't want to be without this life companion reference. Write in it ! Make notes in the margins ! Draw in it ! But, just enjoy the journey !