AKoldPiece OfWork

Father, Educator, Writer, Author, Poet, Spokenword Artist & Host. He is a graduate of UCLA with a B.A. in History. This gentle giant has a special gift for creating haiku and short stories accented with his wit and humble personality. AKoldPiece has traveled as far as the motherland "Afraka" to share his artistry. Inspired by the legacy of his father and the future for his sun, AKP, which he is called by many, continues to embrace the unknown, where he finds solace in knowing that the unknown and uncomfortable is where true growth resides. Growing up, AKP stuttered tremendously and was uncomfortable communicating because of it. This caught the attention of his father who told him "to write down what he wanted to say" because when he was reading, his father noticed he did not stutter. In that moment, AKP became a writer. AKP began studying the dictionary and reading every book he could get his hands on. Yet, it wasn't until his dad transitioned that he wrote his first poem entitled "A 12 Page Suicide Letter" in which he dealt with the unexpected passing of his beloved father. Since then, AKP has written a wealth of poems, short stories and Haiku. He is also a published author of the recently released book called "The Weather Report." A book of haiku and what he calls myku. He has also become a well-respected host for his ability to weave his friendly demeanor and humor into his stage time. As a poet, AKP has featured at Black Broncos Rock for Cal Poly Pomona, The Black History Celebration at L.A. Southwest College, The Poetry Festival at Cal State Monterey Bay Flight School (formerly Natural High) of Culver City CA, Xpressions Open Mic of Long Beach CA, and Wednesday Night Snaps of Long Beach CA, Melodic Mondays of Los Angeles CA, Still Waters of Los Angeles CA, PoEx of Los Angeles, Ca, The Gathering of Los Angeles, Ca, SpeakEasy of Los Angeles, Ca. The Soundtrack of Los Angeles, Ca, Funtastic Fridays Infusion Lounge Of Los Angeles, Ca, The TakeOver inside of The JSpot Comedy Club of Los Angeles, Ca, The Extravaganza of Hollywood, Ca, Guess Lecturer for Community Literature Initiative of Los Angeles, Ca, Red Stories, S.W.A.A.M. Inglewood, Ca, Los Angeles, Ca, Poets & Allies, Pasadena, Ca Pasadena Lit fest, Pasadena, Ca Off The Self (Pop up art and live music) Los Angeles City Library, Ca, A Mic and Dim Lights, Pomona, Ca 3rd Sunday Promenade Gallery Open Mic, Pomona, Ca. He is an instructor for Engage (The Art of Active Living) that teaches poetry to elders inside of senior citizens facilities through out Los Angeles County and he teaches creative writing and chess at View Park High School. AKP hosting credits include "Le' Boule," a poetry production in Los Angeles, S.W.A.A.M. Burn This Bridge, Poets Feed The People Speak Easy Open Mic. He has co-hosted at Poets Jazz House, World Stage Anasi Writers Workshop, Flight School Open Mic, On Higher Ground, host for Thursday Night Vibes, BLOG Lyrical Origami, the host for Frozen Vibes, currently the host For Poetry, Friends and Drinks and Co-host The Spot Open Mic. AKP has found a unique way to be a host and poet, a special skill that is similar to an athlete excelling in two sports. In this place of stretch, we acknowledge and appreciate AKoldPiece for what he's continuing to grow into: A-Kolder-Piece of work!!!

The impact engages you with a strong pules of consciousness, like the words of a beautiful Haiku. The Weather, so gentle,

and yet, so powerful in it’s majesty. We are connected, so we are protected, in beauty and power of The Weather.

 ScrapLoverZulu

AKoldPiece has the uncanny ability to combine hard nose truth, a dash of humor and a whole lot of feeling in 17 Syllables.

 Poetri

When you read writing from your fellow writers, you want it to be dynamic. Often it needs editing. Here “The Weather Report,” deserves compliment, kudos and praise. This report on the weather of our nation : this account, description and version is second only to the truth. If reading was consistently as fulfilling, I would not want to speak. I might miss something. Here is where writing informs and reforms what it is to read.

 El Rivera

The Weather Report was forecasted over 10 years ago. These Haiku and Myku poems report on the many climate changes of the author. You will get an inside look at the authors storms, blizzards, heatwaves and sunny days. This book is written by Charles Clayton, and narrated by AKoldPiece OfWork.  One man – two totally different personalities. Charles Clayton put the words on paper, and AKoldPiece brings those words to life in HIGH DEFINITION 3D. They are quick so you have to pay attention.  The Weather Report will make you cry, laugh and think with three line poems called Haiku. You will get you standard haiku 5-7-5 about nature, and you will get different variations of haiku that the author calls “Myku”. 3-5-3, 4-6-4, 1-3-1 and Haiku/Myku stories on multiple topics.