VULNERABLE AF Poems

Poet Tarriona Ball is exactly that—VULNERABLE AF! (“AF” is an acronym for an unprintable expression—get it?) She speaks of love and the warning signs that come with falling for someone. Musician Robert Glasper begins the audiobook with easy piano music. It’s the perfect complement to Ball’s voice. She’s honest, heartfelt, and clear. She takes her time, pausing at the right moments, softening her voice to a whisper, and becoming loud, the way one needs to when telling a juicy story about love, heartbreak, and growth. Ball asks the necessary reflective questions—the kind that you ask yourself in the mirror when a relationship goes sour. Her words are sagacious and profoundly encouraging. She’s that sister-friend who is reading her heart to you. It’s both beautiful and necessary. T.E.C. 2022 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2021]