Quick blurb! Dee Freeman, a compelling, gifted and uncompromising wordsmith, has been writing and sharing her poetry and prose for years. Her vision is to see compassion, knowledge and empowerment raised to their highest live, so all people may lead fulfilled and productive lives. Her passion is obvious, thus her writing is sometimes dubbed “motivational or inspirational’. This published author, speaker, TV show host is also the co-founder of The Sisterhood Of the Written Word, an organization formed to celebrate community by supporting authors and empowering readers. Up coming events serve a dual purpose: displaying the gifts and talents of some while revealing the passion and purpose of others. Dee is strongly committed to combating illiteracy in youths as well as needy adults and welcomes all who come with a desire to find knowledge. Her clarity of voice flows in her well received books, “Oceans of Love: To Us From Us”, Poetry She Wrote I: Oh Magnify Him” and “Poetry, She Wrote II: Reflections of the Heart”, which benefit all; gently touching, softly soothing, delightfully awakening the soul and helping readers enjoy imagery, words and rhythmic rhyme. Biography

As a writer, poet and author of three books, Dee is proud to share her
	undeniably blessed gifts with friends, readers and the literary world. As a producer and host of her three year old TV show-Poetree-N-Motion-a hot spot, drawing dynamite guests-she is a conduit to the community; assisting others as they come by and share their wisdom, viewpoints and advice on a variety of topics. As a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and cousin, she is blessed, pleased and proud and would not change these roles for any amount of fame or riches. As a wife, friend,
lover, confidant, companion and soul mate, she is honored and greatly cherishes, appreciates and enjoys these roles and hopes she will forever enjoy the uncomplicated pleasures of being loved. As a literary advocate, public speaker, community activist, Christian and fellow human, Dee feels it is her obligation to reach out, give back and share whatever wisdom, vision and perception of life she possesses, for it has been graciously given to her and she has a responsibility to reach one, teach one and pay forward the blessings she has received, therefore becoming a blessing to others.

An eclectic and innovative poet; an advocate for the arts, human development, peace, global equality and cultural diversity, Dee has shared her poetry for years-at readings, slams, jams, competitions; school tours; tributes/presentations throughout Lansing, surrounding areas and even Arkansas and Missouri. She writes pieces for local newspapers and has award winning poems published in magazines and anthologies. She is co-founder of Sisterhood Of The Written Word; a member of numerous literary organizations/clubs and sings with a 35 voice group which keeps Negro Spirituals alive. She is recipient of several Certificates of Appreciation from the City and City Council for stirring presentations and was featured poet on the cover of a New York magazine ‘Disilgold Soul’ and touted by Reviewers as top poet of the year. Dee has a passion for writing and her three books, “Oceans of Love: To Us From Us”, Poetry, She Wrote I: Oh, Magnify Him” and “Poetry, She Wrote II: Reflections of the Heart” are well accepted and have proven beneficial to the community at large. “Oceans” and Poetry, She Wrote I have been placed in the Lansing school system and libraries all over the country. She is pleased that many readers comment on how the lyrical verse gently touches, softly soothes, delightfully awakens, enthusiastically illuminates and fervently heals the mind, the heart and the soul-all seemingly simultaneously. Her novel “Wild Michigan”, co-authored with movie producer Tyler-------has been put on hold until his prime show -------is up and showing. The love of Dee’s life, Myron Sr., also her #1 supporter, inspires many pieces on love and romance, thus her manuscript, “Love Ever Flowing,” the third in the ‘Poetry, She Wrote’ series is almost complete. They continue to live in Lansing. Their three adult children (Marty, JR, Janeece) and grandson-Giovanni, who inspired the children’s book-To Heir Is To Love, give Dee much happiness. Following are her words of wisdom to everyone: “Being your best self; Be proud, Be productive and Be Blessed”. Everyone is invited to share comments/feedback and to tune in to the show: Comcast channel 16 -Thursday @ 3:30PM and East Lansing channel 30 WELM on Tuesday @ 7:00PM: www.deepoette.com deekfreeman@yahoo.com 1127 Alexandria Dr. Lansing, MI 48917-4805 1-517-321-3122