Welcome to the ever growing works of Alphonso Taylor. The following is a listing of Alphonso’s work, by date of publication.

Bible of an Owl is a coming of age tale told by the woven together poems of an urban young man struggling to find his place. He battles fear, anger, insecurity, and sexuality in dealing with the world. At times he seems hopeful, and at other times he seems shy, pensive, and overwhelmed. His poems are heartfelt, descriptive narratives of upbringing thoughts on what lies ahead of him. This collection is inspiring and thoughtful. Published by Authorhouse, 2006

 An Owl and Women

I really like women
To me, they're the most beautiful creatures with features
God has ever created for man
I believe I can have any woman I want
meet a woman for the first time, I feel like a grown man, then a little boy
mostly, my appearance doesn't match her expectations, which I annoy
She'll pretend she don't see or hear me talking to her
No, I’m not going to be all in your face
I don't give up easily, beg, or chase
Why do you let me in your space
If you're not interested in the first place
Why do you fake it
tell how you feel about an owl
instead of me reading your fine body language
A woman, I go through cobwebs to get one
when I don't have to, being with her, there are cobwebs to come
Women come to me once in a full blue moon
Women and me are like a disease that can only be treated
I'm unsure what the cure maybe
I'm always thinking it’s to settle down
Get married, get married and have children
if it happens, it happens
if it don't, it don't
what I'm looking for in a woman, I don't really know
seem as if I have problems with them, I don't understand
it’s my nature; I'm a good man
regardless of what we are to each other
I try to treat every woman I'm with like my mother
different from how I touch, kiss, and hug her
to any woman I'm a possible lover
I done made some women feel, special, desired, loved, and sexy
I can go on and I couldn't be with a lot of them over things petty
Can’t lie, sometimes the situations be hurting
like getting nowhere with a woman I'm attracted to after all the flirting
it’s all a mixture of games, tests, jigsaw puzzles, and riddles
stuff to make me guess what's next
My mind and heart are plucked like strings on fiddles
from all the so called female friends, girlfriends, honeys, sweethearts, babies
I say WOW, younger, older; this relationship thing of any kind is crazy
I'm often in ones short, but I learn
I come across a few women after the long term
being a gentleman with some dividend
is my only benefit
in dating, I don't have much experience
I just got skills
for me it’s been all lust feeling so good having sex
I howl at the moon, OOH, OOH, I usually have no regrets
For wrong reasons, an owl can't be caught up in pussycats
I can have a wet dream anytime dreaming
wondering will it ever be useful, my own semen
My affections are flying for peace in monogamy
if I'm single, lonely, I'm lost in a world of pornography
I slept with bitches, witches, and sometimes paid for the stimulation
when it's all gone, I'm trapped in heavy masturbation
Later on, I might explore my sexual fantasies
Deep, erotic lovemaking
Ecstasy
even after death, the woman of my life forever will be next to me

Bible of an Alligator: A Collection of Poems

Bible of an Alligator is the poignant autobiographical narrative of poet/author Alphonso Taylor. In his second collection of poems, Taylor expresses anger and frustration through free verse about the life experiences of a young black man living in the rough side of Southeast, Washington DC. An alligator is a reptile typically underestimated until it proves otherwise; Taylor believes the alligator to be his alter ego. It is with verse that Taylor finds his final act of retribution. Defying the negative expectations society places on young black men, Taylor views his life to exist in a state of war. His words are his weapons, his ultimate act of vengeance. Through this prism of the world, Taylor's work is crafted with an urban edge and infused with his much-discussed "inner-thug." Beyond the theme of war, Taylor elucidates on a variety of subjects: adolescence, education, religion, sex and prostitution; demonstrating both the transitions in his life and a versatility of style. Assailing the page with honesty, Bible of an Alligator is a collection of revealing and inspired work. It is a testament to sorrow, courage, and spirituality. Published by Outskirtspress, 2007.

When Then Resume

WHEN I'm serious
I'm taking as a joke
THEN if I'm joking
I'm taking seriously
WHEN I open up to people
I'm usually treated badly
THEN if I'm looking strange and quiet to myself
I'm wrong because I'm so damn different
WHEN I'm not heard from in a long time
people think I don't fuck with them no more
THEN if they're constantly hearing from me
it’s like whatever, the hell with that man
WHEN I'm doing good on my grind and giving
I see faces with big ass smiles and their hands out
THEN if I'm down on my luck
No one brings me up and I'm opinionated as selfish
WHEN I'm single and ready to date
most ladies ain't checking for me and I'm thought of as a faggot
THEN if I finally have a girlfriend
everybody wants us, hating in our business, and want us to break up
WHEN I try to do business with muthafuckas
They want all the credit and fuck me over
THEN if I have my persona, every man for himself
I'ma sell-out, disloyal, and forgot where I've come from
WHEN I'm in the bad streets with strangers and friends
sometimes they show me a lot of love
THEN if I'm in good places with loved ones
we're beefing and holding grudges
WHEN I die
THEN I really hope no one cries, but be satisfied
WHEN I couldn't save the world THEN

Sexual Freedom: Urban Erotic Poetry

Sexual Freedom is the third offering by Alphonso Taylor. This innovative collection of poetry dives into the raw side sex and sexuality, exploring the love that sometimes accompanies sex.  Taylor examines eroticism honestly and frankly, without inundating the reader with gratuitous sexual imagery. He uses his skill as a poet and years working in the arts to create a diverse collection of multiple voices and perspectives. Not all readers will be comfortable with the frank sensuality, but those with open minds and sexual liberation will appreciate this dynamic poetry collection. Sexual Freedom is best read with a lover close by because of its inspiring sexuality! Published by Ourtskirtspress, 2008.

Angry Sex (Fuck-fighting)

 

     The urban definition of angry sex is the act that follows after a couple makes up from a dispute and one or both of them are still secretly upset about it.  The continuing aggression is resolved by physical contact of the genitals.  Angry sex is also known as raging sex, makeup sex or fuck-fighting as we emerge into the new nicknames and freedom of speech to sexual situations.  It can be absolute gratification between two lovers.  In some cases, it can be a serious issue of abuse.
     Often, angry sex starts with two lovers or spouses in a heated argument.  The man and the woman may be distant or right in each other’s faces with furious, verbal insult.  If the argument becomes uncontrollable, then it can lead into pushing and shoving, which is close to actual hitting.  Then one or both will come to the realization, they’re about to throw blows.  Most of the times, it’s the man who will block and stop the woman’s strikes as he grabs her by the wrists.  Now, he begins to kiss her to make her feel vulnerable and that’s somewhat of his way to be sorry as she wants to resist.
     Usually, a woman gives in and once that happens, the makeup sex begins.  Immediately, clothes are ripped off.  The kissing gets tough as it can proceed into violent foreplay.  At this point, a man and woman are really turned on with his dick harder and her pussy wetter.  Next, intercourse might be forceful and harsh stroking of the man takes place.  It’s either in a good or bad way. 
     This is when rough sex kind of develops.  A man could take it upon himself to maybe hit the woman with open or closed hand on her face without warning as he’s ramming her pussy. He’ll hit other parts of the body too.  Also, he could call her bad names.  Some women will let it go probably the first time of the hitting and name calling because they feel a man doesn’t fully mean it.  When it goes too far, some women do either two things.  They will become offensive and take it as domestic abuse, which can actually be the case or they will get pleasure from it as getting feisty in return until climax.  Later on, it’s almost a routine between lots of couples.
     Most men do the total opposite of angry sex.  There are men who like to fuss with a woman and fight her especially if she’s an attacker.  In these scenarios, those men as well as decent men first will sometimes try to shake some sense into the aggressive women or normal women who are just having tantrums.  If it doesn’t work, the men who like to be quarrelsome with females will do the inevitable and fight a woman.  Men, we know we’re structurally stronger than women.  Still, psycho men exist who will exploit the fact.
     Coming up, which I know I’m not the only man to get this lesson.   It was definitely, if a man hits a woman for any reason, then he’s an absolute punk.  A man was considered to be a loser and coward, no matter what.  Today, times have changed, although some of us men still stick to old school.  Given to me, whom I still apply, were these three rules:
 

If a woman tries to attack me, plain and simple just walk away from the attempted threat.

If she don’t back off, push her.

If it looks as if she’s not going to stop, then there’s no other choice, but to let her have it…

     Thank God, I never really had to come across women of that sort in my life and I pray, never will.  Walking away, does it mean I’m going to let a woman beat me? No!  I feel us fighting is something that can be avoided and it’s not worth it to a degree of police involved, putting one or both of us in handcuffs and being escorted to a precinct.  Then charges are brought up on one or our record.
     I shouldn’t have to go there with a woman because I grew up seeing my mother go through her battles with asshole men.  HELL NO, it was never a good time for them to put their hands on my important lady who gave me birth.  My mother was just too kind and these suckers tried to step all over her.  Then she put it to me that before or after she’s gone, if I ever see or hear about men who put their hands on my sister including other important ladies to me, KILL’EM! Yes, they will suffer from my vengeance cry …
     Back to the subject, I can’t really have angry sex.  It feels like rape to me.  I always have to be happy in relaxation because sex is my softer side, which is almost the reciprocal of me being a Virgo.  Sometimes, I can be effeminate.  Sex is not a way for me to express aggravation.  It is the total enjoyment of a woman and me erotically.  I’m in awe of emotions and sentimentality. 
     If a woman and I have to argue, then fine.  Let’s get it over with and we go to our individual, private space and calm down.  Soon, we can come together to talk about the problem to a resolution.  When the mood is right, we get busy.  I have rough sex, but only when a woman initiates it.  I just can’t do it out of the ordinary.  Therefore, she wants me to go harder and deeper in that kitty cat.  Take it, hurt it, punish it etc.  I will slap her ass, legs and that’s it.  Also, I will pull her hair, which most women like for a man to do as they’re getting the cock socked to them, doggy-style.  I’ll call her dirty names, if preferred.
     Many men would find me sensitive or weak because I cater to a woman’s needs and wants sexually, if she deserves it.  But, I DON’T GIVE A DAMN! Its nature I’m different from most guys as just being myself and own man.  I’m not making it like I’m some hero or gift.  I just see to it a woman and me are both satisfied.  If she’s not happy, then I’m upset.
Angry sex works every once in a while.  It can be great stimulation or pain.  If a couple is really having problems, they should talk more, instead of having sex.  That’s if the two people can converse like grown adults.  Seek counseling or any rewarding help.  Sometimes, sex is an excuse or easy way out to hide from the burdens that still have to be faced in the future if never solved.   Whatever kind of sex you have, make sure its consensual, safe, GOOOOD and do it like it’s your last time.

Coming Soon:  Virgo, the Wordmaker: E.V.E.’s Heartbreak
(Release date Sept. 13, 2009)