Freedom in the Power of the Pen

About the Book

Sit back and enjoy the chosen collection of unappalled insight into the heart and mind of the bold, passionate, fiery, spiritual and playful poet. She will keep you on the edge of your seat, wanting more, as you continue to turn the pages of her first poetry book. With titles like, Black Woman (Sugar Brown, Caramel Cream, Dark Chocolate from the African seed, Red Bone, and Yellow Tone is a reflection of who I am). Fingertips (I’m like BK and you can have it your way. Because he aims to please, and I’m mesmerized by the sensation of having both spots). Love Hurts (I traded my life for less than minimum wage—I snapped, I couldn’t take it anymore—His hands hit me, I hit the floor). I’m Sorry Lord (I’m sorry that I never took the time to thank you for the storms of life lessons. In the midst of your love, grace and mercy all I felt was the pain). We Do Matter (How long are we willing to stand aside and watch the opposition make a brash attempt of genocide in front of America eyes) and more.

About the Author

Paulette Hunt Montgomery was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1965. After receiving her diploma from Papillion LaVista High School, she attended Southeast Community College in Fairbury, Nebraska, and Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. She earned a BA in health and physical education. In 1996, she joined the United States Army as a 63B light wheel mechanic and completed her basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. After being promoted to sergeant in 1998, the ambitious young soldier set her eyes on the “Quite Professional.” A journey that took six years but well worth the wait. During her second deployment, Staff Sergeant Montgomery found out that she had made the Warrant Officer’s list. In 2006, Paulette was the first African American female to be selected for the Warrant Officer Candidate School for 919A, Engineer Repair Technician in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. As she stood in the doorway and looked at her seventeen male classmates, the weight weighed heavily on her shoulders for obvious reasons. It was at that moment that she truly realized the importance and the significant impact that she would play on those coming behind her. Her quote for her time at Fort Leonard Wood was “Do not be intimidated because they do not look like you, do not be intimidated for they know not what you’re going through, do not be intimidated at the size of the cross or the task at hand for your time has come has come to place your foot prints in permeate sand. Step into your destiny being anointed with the blessing your Father gave to thee and they will one day call you Chief if you believe.” Paulette retired with the rank of chief warrant 2.