Christopher D. Sims

Christopher D. Sims is an internationally known poet, activist, and spoken word performer. His writing has helped in causes that speak for justice and equality. Amnesty International published a poem by him in defense of the late Troy Davis. His forthcoming book of poetry is entitled "Universal Citizen."

LATEST ARTICLES BY Christopher D. Sims

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Poem: “Brown at the Brown Borders”
July 30, 2014 By Christopher D. Sims
"Brown at the borders are sons and daughters of parents who have escaped violence, wars, weapons, and endless tears..."
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Poem: “The Detroit Water Crisis”
July 28, 2014 By Christopher D. Sims
"Who would be considered the nicest, after shutting off people's water, causing a crisis?"
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Hymn to the Community Garden
July 7, 2014 By Rev. David Breeden And Christopher D. Sims
This poem is a collaboration and was recited in Providence, Rhode Island at a workshop entitled "This Is What Love Looks Like."
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For Valentine’s Day, a love poem
February 12, 2014 By Christopher D. Sims
I wrote this poem while sitting at a bookstore in Rockford, IL. In a creative mood, I heard a woman's voice - the rest is history.
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“Poetry that Gives Birth to Revolution”
January 15, 2014 By Christopher D. Sims
"We need powerful empowering poetry..."
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“How Can We Make Peace Sexy?”
May 30, 2013 By Christopher D. Sims
Inspired by Hollywood movies that glorify violence, a poet asks, "How do we make peace sexy?"
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“Multicultural Soup”
May 24, 2013 By Christopher D. Sims
A poem from a recent People's World party, potluck and fundraiser celebrating international labor solidarity and the fight for immigrant rights.
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