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j-so Poetry

by Janis Small Omide

j-so, Janis Small Omide, shares her poetry >> she writes from her head AND her heart (smile).

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Episodes

  1. LET FREEDOM RING Part 4

    SHOW NOTES Episode #19: LET FREEDOM RING – Part #4 – written and shared by j-so – aka janis small omide – 10/01/2026. COVER ART: The portrait of Joseph Rainey, the first African American elected to the House of Representatives, is seated in a distinctive House Chamber chair designed in 1857. The...

  2. LET FREEDOM RING - Part 3

    LET FREEDOM RING Part 3: – written and shared by j-so – aka janis small omide – 7/20/2026. This Show is PART 3 of j-so Poetry Podcast’s LET FREEDOM RING Series where j-so shares how she started this journey of wanting to get the following question answered: If the Declaration of Independence...

  3. TODAY I CRIED by j-so

    TODAY I CRIED – written and shared by j-so – aka janis small omide – 5/25/2026. Jso poetry’s background music is for educational purposes to introduce listeners to the great artists of her time. J-so Poetry is under the fair use act which permits the use of j-so poetry podcast – with no financial...

  4. July 5th - 1852

    On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration and asked, “What to the American Slave is the Fourth of July?” . . . Grammy & Emmy Award Recipient, Ossie Davis reads Frederick Douglass’ speech--of which Mr. Douglass titled “The Meaning of July 4th for...

  5. OMIDE’S ODE TO JUNETEENTH

    j-so celebrates Juneteenth a little differently than most -- check out her poem ... followed by the Black National Anthem: LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING

  6. A-MAZing FRANKIE "Maintained"

    After I got word that Frankie Beverly transitioned Tuesday, September 10, 2024, I immediately wanted to pay homage to him in the only way I know how--with words. I titled my poem after reading the following interview: In one interview with Frankie Beverly (excerpts from The M&M Group’s website)…

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  7. A Memorial to my friend, Byron A. Merriweather

    My friend, Byron A. Merriweather, of 20 years transitioned June 3, 2021 (from cancer) into a final freedom and an infinite light. In 2008, Byron had been assigned (at the Oxford House World Service Convention) to be the Ghana Outreach Services Representative to start an Oxford House in Ghana.…

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  8. Happy President's Day: Four Years of 45 and Then 2020

    These are the words that surfaced in Janis' spirit following the Biden-Harris victory--November 2020. Background music to poem was whatever was playing from Cox Music Choice Soundscapes during the recording. Acapella tune (He's Got The Whole World in His Hands) sung/altered by J. Omide. Outgoing...

  9. Where Are These People

    Thank you to K’BANA BLAQ for this podcast-vibe: The song following j-so's poem is BLACK TRASH--performed by the multi-talented, award-winning artist, K’bana Blaq. Black Trash can be purchased from amazon.com Excerpts from the song, NO MORE CHANCES from K'bana Blaq's album DEATH TO MINDLESS MUSIC,...

  10. U S of A Therapy

    Thank you to K’BANA BLAQ for this podcast-vibe: Multi-talented, award-winning artist, K’bana Blaq, sings —EVERYDAY PEOPLE from his album DEATH TO MINDLESS MUSIC--which is one of his numerous songs carried on amazon.com and https://kbanablaqmusic.bandcamp.com/album/death-to-mindless-music K'Bana...

  11. The Walls by j-so

    Question Universal Consciousness. Defensive Walls replaced by Spiritual Walls. The intro, TIME WILL TELL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by Ju Ju Drum. The fade-out song, CHILL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq.

  12. Comfort During The Coronavirus-Part 3 (Episode 7)

    Thank you to Ju Ju Drum for this podcast-vibe: Ju Ju Drum collaborated with wife, Corey Garlic, and wrote and performed (as a gift) this special j-so Poetry podcast tune: TIME WILL TELL © 2020 Ju Ju Drum Music Ju Ju is a professional musician living in Hampton Roads since 1988. Born in…

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  13. Comfort During The Coronavirus-Part 2 (Episode 6)

    Something Worth Sharing ... Motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, has emphasized, “I hope everybody understands how fear suppresses the immune system. Stress suppresses the immune system. This is not a time to be afraid or stressed.” Since the coronavirus outbreak, Iyanla has given powerful Daily...

  14. Comfort During The Coronavirus-Part 1 (Episode 5)

    Greetings, I am most grateful for THE SALVATION ARMY giving permission to the world community to share a beautifully written poem, In the Time of Pandemic, from their website: ____________________________________________________ As many churches around the world have closed their physical doors…

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  15. Trailer for "Comfort During the Coronavirus" -- Check out Episodes 5, 6, & 7

    JSO Poetry's Theme Music - Instrumental Title: DAY IN THE LIFE © 2020 Ju Ju Drum Music Appreciation to Performing Artist for writing, producing & providing background music: Ju Ju Drum Ju Ju Drum is a professional musician who lives in Hampton Roads. He is from Washington, DC and has performed…

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  16. Ode to Race Relations

    Proud to be me. NOTE: The intro and trailer track name is TRAILRUNNER by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

  17. Inherent Hope

    Hope for America

  18. Reflecting Thanks

    Being thankful in spite of hard times.

  19. Welcome to JSO Poetry Podcast . . .

    j-so's Trailer - inviting listeners to check-out poetry by j-so aka Janis Small Omide.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

j-so, Janis Small Omide, shares her poetry >> she writes from her head AND her heart (smile).

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Janis Small Omide

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j-so, Janis Small Omide, shares her poetry >> she writes from her head AND her heart (smile).

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