In this groundbreaking work, Woodrow Bailey deconstructs the entire concept of freedom, our most sacred notion of ourselves and way of life. With a unique style of his own Woodrow Bailey challenges us to examine the very meaning of our lives.

"I can tell you the definition of the word "Freedom" but what good will it do for your psyche? The condition of being free, are we? Think about this, we are being held hostage by others' drama, check the news or social media. Political independence, really, have you seen the latest parade of "Politicians" running for office. The mere word "Freedom" came with a cost, but no one wants to pay anymore.

Sure, you can move around this country with virtually no barriers but the psychological warfare in the minds of those who struggle is a real issue. We are not unrestricted by any means then again what do we have access to? I have a bird eye view of these con]ditions in my everyday environment. In fact, you see it too. I am recording it with the rage of my pen and paper.

Think about your freedom, your history and your ancestors, if you had to buy your freedom then what?

These phases are unique
discrete
they seek to
extract thoughts or
inject hope
cope
with Track 1
with a different sun
burning with
my journey
documentation
presentation
visualization
expressed
gives you verbal access

Postscript:

This is my own style and if you read any of my other material there are still a few surprises. Talk to you at the end. My village of family, friends, who have encouraged me to express who I am and as always this is for all who know me.

"Photography and now poetry informs Woodrow Bailey's way of looking at the world. I still embrace my former USC student Wood-row Bailey's photographic mode almost 35 years ago 11:38 PM ... At that time his photographs described empathically, his daily encounters with his immediate present and his community. Collectively his images began a narrative that both defined and transcended boundaries. In photography and in poetry Woodrow Bailey shapes the weight of moments collapsed beyond their kin with an urgent poetic journey burned into our nation's present. Woodrow's words cry their meanings as both a private and public condition. He summarizes the personal as he lays bare the shared." --Robert Flick, Professor Emeritus, Roski School of Art & Design

Poetry. African & African American Studies.