Welcome to my website. If you haven't figured it out by now my name is fayette latrice. I possess many titles; wife, mother, artist, community activist,... silent poet : ).

I am a wife, married 19 years as of November 26, 2007. God blessed me with a wonderful husband who loves me to the core, he has watched me grow into the person I am today. He's my rock and one of the few consistent elements in my life, through every mood swing, from deep depression, fits of anger, to bliss, he's been there and has vowed to be there til death do us part. I mean this man really loves me and through his example I am learning what love is. I have written many love poems trying to figure out this love thing and all along it's been right under my nose.

I am a mother, blessed me with five, yes five, beautiful, intelligent, healthy children. One prince who is my eldest and four princess'. Although I grew up as an only child I always longed to have a big family. And that's exactly what I got, five, unique and individual canvases to paint, a creation of the many characteristics my husband and I possess internally and externally. Individually they all have gifts and talents that one day the world will see.

I am an artist, blessed with the gift to create, beautiful art, using fabric and many other tools. When I was a child I loved to draw, but over the years into my adulthood I became more of a craftsman, creating pictures, notecards, and jewelry, until one day I became artistic expressions which would encompass any and everything that I created visual and written. Which is why several years ago I decided to write a book that chronicles my life and the many challenges I encountered and overcame. Truly a journey, that would amaze many. My book would allow me to not only share my story and gain total healing and restoration, but it would also allow me to incorporate my own style of writing and poetry.

I am a community activist, my love for community continues to grow as I see the need for resources for individuals who have less. For 18 years I have been a part of an organization, Stockton Black Family Day,  that annually provides a one day cultural celebration which enriches the lives of many.

Recently I was faced with a tough career decision and someone posed this question to me...

"Is what you're doing now moving you closer to your purpose?"

And that was my 'aha' moment. But of course I had to go back to my purpose. I have this extreme fear of speaking in front of large (lets say 50+) audiences, but as great as the fear the desire is equally great. I know this is so contradicting, yet so true. I want to speak to the masses, I want to tell my story and motivate others to fulfill their purpose regardless of life's obstacles and their own fears or insecurities. I believe God has called me to speak and it shall come to pass. Everything I do as it pertains to work and community, the writing of my book and my poetry, are moving me closer to my purpose.

I leave you with the same question...

Is what you're doing now moving you closer to your purpose?

i am a silent poet

deep within my soul

i birth unspoken words

that produce phrases expressing the many phases

of my mood swings

ups and downs

without sounds

internally

uncontrollably

yet silently

a poet i am

continuously

my mind rambles

deep thoughts

that may never be uttered

or heard by man

at this i shudder

yet still i stand

a

silent

poet

i am