Elgin poet featured In Chicago's Poetry Cram Magazine
Poet and author Reggie Legend is representing Elgin in the newest volume of ChicagoPoetry.com's Poetry Cram Magazine, Cram 11=Poetry2.
The magazine's theme for Volume 11 is “poetry about poetry”. Legend's poem “19th Century Literature” will be among 44 other poems selected from poets across the country. His poem pays homage to the literary contributions of 19th century writers who paved his path to becoming a poet and author.
Reggie Legend is the author of "STEEL WATERS Volume I: DUPLicate AuthentICITY," a collection of haiku, poetry and editorials comprised of introspective thoughts regarding culture, religion and politics. Influenced by scripture and Hip Hop, "STEEL WATERS" takes readers on a journey through one man's struggle with his own duality and his view of the same struggle which exists in the world around him.
Cram 11=Poetry2 magazine will be released on Saturday, April 30 at the annual Chicago Public Library Poetry Festival celebrating National Poetry Month.
The festival will take place at Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Copies of the magazine will be available in the Grand Lobby throughout the festival. For more information about the festival, visit www.chipublib.org/eventsprog/programs/poetry_fest.php.
STEEL WATERS Volume I: DUPLicate AuthentICITY (ISBN: 978-1-4502-5465-6) is available in soft cover for $13.95 through www.amazon.com or www.iuniverse.com.
Reggie Legend's work has won multiple contests for best poem/haiku on defpoetryjam.com and usatoday.com. His writings have also been featured in forums ranging from allhiphop.com to collegiate-level Composition classes. Married with one child, Legend is currently employed at Columbia College Chicago. For more information, visit www.steelwaterspoetry.com.