Ain't Nothin' Like ‘Em
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Ain’t Nothin’ Like ‘Em has taken years in the making. It is the inspiration of many
events—personal and historical passages in life. The poet sees the world, as Bob
Kaufman says, “as a fish with frog’s eyes.” The soul kitchen…the battle hymns…the
heartbeats…the reflections/dedications are the openings of doors to her soul. Enter,
enjoy, and reflect.
“Ain’t Nothin’ Like ‘Em” is a book of poetry written in the Tradition of Grandma/
Mother/Daughter/Sister Speak. Roomed with the ritual aromas of yams, collards
and seasoned to perfection chicken: Sunday Supper preparations, the poems are
a Gathering of Kitchen Table Comfort, found only in the sharing of Wimmin
Words. “Tell it Like it T.I. IS.” and “Yeah Girl, Been There Before” Conversations
and Revelations, are served up straightening comb hot. A resilience that she beckons
to us to strut proudly on our Wimmin tongues with a sway as gentle and graceful
as our rounded hips.
- Nikki Williams, Author/Artist, “Brown Women Who Fly”, “Beautiful, Also, are
the Souls of My People”
Kamernebti Mer Amon’s writings in “Ain’t Nothin Like Em” tells a story of African
American family life from Sunday morning biscuits to loving your mate, to language
of struggle for Black family survival. An intimate read.
John Watusi Branch
Executive Director,
Afrikan Poetry Theatre
About the Author
Kamernebti Mer Amon born in Brooklyn, presently a resident of Queens. She was the Literary Director of the Center of Culture, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre for eight years. As an assistant to the Director organized tributes for Ruby Dee, Sonia Sanchez, Haki Madhubuti, and Amiri Baraka. She is founder of Seshata, Inc., a cultural organization that showcased talented poets and performing artists. Also a member of the Drum Word Literary Guild. She has been writing since she was a child and authored a 70-paged children’s story at the age of 12. She has performed at many venues, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, The New York Historical Society, The St. Marks Poetry Project, Savacou Gallery, When Worlds Collide, Bethany Baptist Church, Schomberg Library to name a few. Her poetry has appeared in African Voices, Essence, and Platitude.