Taki Brown is Poetically Distinquished

He is Poetically Distinguished

By Terry L. Watson

Photos Provided by Taki Brown

Taki Brown is a trailblazing poet who has a gift for both Rhymed and Narrative poetry. His delivery of words is candid, gaudy, and serene; however, don’t let his smooth flavor fool you. Taki’s vision exceeds the boundaries of his stage performance.

Born in Jackson, TN, Taki spent most of his life in Walton Beach, FL. He has also involved himself in many things in his short life. Currently, he resides in Hampton, VA, and has been Active Duty with the United States Air Force since 2017. He has also found time to attend college at the University of Maryland Global Campus while pursuing a degree in Marketing.

Taki’s interest lies in poetry and acting. His career with poetry began in Florida, and he enjoyed his first gig at Spill The Tea in Fort Walton Beach. “When I first got to Florida, I thought poetry was just something to do. I was like all the other kids who grew up in my era. I tried rapping and freestyling with my friends. I wanted to find a way to release my emotions and be vulnerable with my audience, and poetry was the answer,” he says.

Since becoming a poet, he has performed in states outside of Florida, including North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and others. He also has a gift for acting, brilliantly combining his talents and turning his poetry into film. His first production, or poetry short film, is called You Were Loved, which was based on one of his poems.

I have a love-hate relationship with poetry. I love that it allows me to release and express my emotions, but I also resent how it takes so much from me. It can be draining at times.

As a poet, Taki has been inspired by other great poets, including Rudy Francisco and Steven Wills. He also acknowledges his fiance, Tashana Griffiths, for keeping him on his toes whenever he decides to write. Additionally, Taki recognizes Kalvo Griffin, a director, for showing him how to prepare professionally.

While Taki’s gift has taken him to places he never imagined he would be, he also shares there are times when it’s challenging. “I have a love-hate relationship with poetry. I love that it allows me to release and express my emotions, but I also resent how it takes so much from me. It can be draining at times. If you put your all into something, it can be draining,” he says. Another challenge he faces is writers’ blogs. “I am emotional and allow myself to be vulnerable. When I am in front of my audience, I try to avoid appealing to my audience too much. I try to avoid those places and rather focus on doing what I do best.”

Looking ahead, Taki plans to continue using his talents in film and poetry. He also plans to write a book, launch a podcast, and produce a film. There are also plans in the works for a clothing line. Taki concludes saying, “My goal in life is to be remembered. I want people to look at what I accomplish and believe they can be whatever they want to be.”

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