Douglas Levon Dawkins aka Truth N. Poetry is a poet and writer born and raised in the Bay Area. Prior to his incarceration, he was homeless, and says poetry and art have helped him in his lifelong battle with depression. He is currently incarcerated in California.
Narrative poem: “S.O.S for a homeless vet”
Moby Theobald The gutter is not where I’m from. Yes, I been called a statistic, and treated like a bum.
Narrative poem: After years of domestic violence, I am not Jane Doe
A narrative poem by Truth N. Poetry.
Street Spirit narrative poetry: being heard
A poem from incarcerated poet Douglas Levon Dawkins' collection, "Exhibit A: Homelessness"
Narrative poem: House keys, not handcuffs
A narrative poem by Douglas Levon Dawkins.
One of many
"One of Many," a poem by incarcerated writer Douglas Levon Dawkins.