‘To Rest The Soul of A Hummingbird’

Jerrice J. Baptiste is a poet, author of nine books. Her most recent book titled, Coral in The Diaspora is published by Abode Press. She’s been nominated twice for a Pushcart Prize by Jerry Jazz Musician 2024 & Abode Press 2025. Her writing has been published or is forthcoming in One Art: Poetry Journal, Neologism Poetry, The Write Launch, The Banyan Review, Mantis, The Yale Review, Artemis Journal and hundreds of others.