Bar None Poetry

  Houston's poetry community boasts some of the most thought provoking, entertaining and creative artists in the genre ranking them amongst the nation’s best. BarNone is recognized as one of the forerunners of the Houston poetry movement by his peers and avid poetry supporters. Raised in Houston’s 5th Ward with a graduate level education, BarNone’s poetry resonates from the heart of the ghetto with the depth, wisdom and knowledge of a college professor. Bar None’s wide range of life experiences, which are expressed through his poetry, provides a unique content balance that captures the minds and imagination of all listeners despite age, social and economic stratifications. BarNone’s poetry inspires, uplifts, educates, fascinates, provokes thought and outright entertains audiences!! A true talent, without the use of a pen or pad BarNone constructs his poems in thought and recites them to crowds upon completion. “Fortunately, I'm able to remember my poems as I write them in my head. I really enjoy the freedom of editing and adding ideas when ever they come to mind as opposed to waiting until I'm somewhere to write them down," explains the artist. After several years of reciting poetry and co-hosting at Houston's longest running poetry venue The Shadow Bar, BarNone has released his debut CD entitled, ‘Living, Learning and Sharing.’ BarNone remains grounded and motivated by his favorite quote: