From Seed To Roots

About the Book

From Seed to Roots is a book of poetry that covers several different topics. The poems are based on love, sex, life, Jim Crow and the Civil Rights era. This book is designed for people of all walks of life. It describes how I was able to share my fi rst open mic experience from being a virgin. It helped bring out the best in me because I was able to open up and write about what I feel inside, and willingly share it to the world. I feel honored to have expressed my poetry in Jackson Mississippi, San Francisco and Oakland California. So, I hope you enjoy this book and share it with your friends and family. Peace.

About the Author

Nicholas Giovanni Larkins, was born in Mississippi Delta and was raised by his parents Mrs. Arie Lou Welton Larkins and Mr. Ernest James Larkins, Sr. in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He comes from a family of eight siblings. He was the black sheep of the family, wanting to learn how to write songs, participate in school talent shows and to follow his dream to be a hip hop artist. His goals in life took a turn for something even greater. He graduated from Vicksburg High School and attended Hinds Community College and Jackson State University with a degree in Mass Communications/Business earning. He took a job in radio and earned the name Nickel G. named after Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr. a.k.a. Nikki Giovanni. He catapulted to the top in the entertainment industry. He also started a clothing line called Nickel G. Clothing that became popular. Nicholas Giovanni Larkins became a phenomenal person and could never forget where his roots started from.