This is a new hope without the lone Jedi.
This is living when the world said die.
This is telling the truth within your testimony
when the world said lie.
- 12:01
Books
This is why Kids Wanna stay up Late
This is Why Kids Wanna Stay up Late is a poetry book, couple with thoughts lined with encouragement urging all of society to take part in art, not just sit back and listen. Mr. Hawkins takes us on a journey through the darkness to destinations our conscience forgets to look more often than we would like to admit. With his poetry he forces you to see homelessness, sexual abuse, war, poverty, the light within us, our potential, history, and God. But He doesn't stop there. Mr. Hawkins pulls on the fingertips of our souls begging us to dance with these words and create works of art. "This is Why Kids Wanna Stay up Late" answers the question, "Why am I up at 3am trying to finish this poem, this song, this picture, this painting, this cd, or this book?
the Greatest stOry ever solD
This is Samuel's second book of poetry. Samuel takes us on a journey through the world's darkness and our own dark moments to find light and ultimately hope. The poems in this collection will make you reflect on life's difficult moments and then do something to change it. In this excerpt Samuel explores the effect fear has on us and the need to let go of it to grow. "Fear is the vine that chokes the flower of faith growing from your dreams. Pruning is essential for growth. Negative self-talk and negative people need to be cut out if you wish to rise up. Pursuing your goals is drinking from the cup of life. God is the lighthouse answering your prayers drenched in night thirsty for life. I dare you ask what's next instead of why." Finding faith and facing personal demons is a reoccurring theme throughout the Greatest stOry ever solD. Something we all need to do to move forward. Take that step forward, open the book, and get lost inside.
Everyday
This project started as one love poem and turned into a whole book. It was an engagement gift for my then girlfriend, briefly a fiancé and now wife. The book of poems were intended to be my Love’s private collection, but I gave her the option to allow the book to be sold and shared. She chose the second option. This is book of love poems, the ups and the downs and everything that surrounds the sweetest and at times teeth clinching parts of a relationship. From cooking mishaps to being snowed in with nothing but one another to lean on. We hope you enjoy the abridged version of our journey as much as we enjoyed the actual one.
Samuel Hawkins ii videos
Enjoy
This a poem about taking control of your destiny and working hard to achieve your goals. It's like my brother says, "Ani't nothing to it but to do it." If you can control your situation, take responsibility for your life and press on.
I partnered with A & SG Film and Sound Makers to make this tribute to my Grandmother Martha Hawkins. This is dedicated to her legacy of unconditional love. I pray the words reach your heart and walk with you. We've all had to deal with loss, I hope you can relate to the message.
Amerikkka the Beautiful.
Performance Dates
Samuel ii photo taken by Josh Mayberry
Performance
Samuel takes us on a journey through the darkness to destinations our conscience forgets to look more often than we would like to admit. With his poetry he forces you to see homelessness, sexual abuse, relationships, art, testimonies, love, war, poverty, the light within us, our potential, history, and God. Mr. Hawkins entertains and captivates audiences with his presentations but at the same time educates and refreshes perspectives.
Bio
Samuel “Snacks” Hawkins was born in the volunteer state but raised in bluegrass and influenced by jazz and Hip Hop to bring you a spoken-word experience that will not only entertain, but will also make you think.
Samuel has published two books of poetry This is Why Kids Wanna stay up Late and The Greatest Story ever Sold. From festivals, colleges, and conventions Samuel has wowed and moved audiences across the nation.