The Harlem Renaissance was concluding as the Depression era began to hit.  During this time, many of the writers went through a "depression" in their prose.  Some had to get whatever jobs that they could to support themselves and the families that they might have had.  Looking back at the 1920's-1930's, it is evident that the Harlem Renaissance denoted a growth in all forms of art, especially literature and poetry.
     Hopefully, this website has helped you to learn more about some of the writers of the Harlem Renaissance including some of the struggles that they had to go through throughout their careers and lives.  In conclusion, this has not only been a learning experience that I've tried to provide, but it has also been one for me.

     One astounding, unknown poet of these times is Shavonne L. Holton.  Her work has been praised among her peers and used by others for different occasions.  This aspiring entertainer would like to pursue a career that includes dancing, acting, singing, writing, and entrepreneurship.

     Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 15, 1984, Holton has experienced many trials in her childhood that could have prevented her from being where she is today.  As a child, she went through homelessness and poverty while trying to pursue an education.  At Arsenal Technical High School, she participated in volleyball, basketball, school plays, Health Occupation Students of America (H.O.S.A.), National Vocational-Technical Honor Society as well as the National Honor Society, among other things.  Holton graduated as number four in her class in 2002.

     Currently, she is a sophomore in the Liberal Arts program at Purdue University.  She is a member of the Jahari Dance Troupe which recently performed before a lecture by another great poet, Dr. Maya Angelou.  This encounter and the lecture subject motivated Shavonne to write about the poets of the Harlem Renaissance which appear on this website.

Constantly thinking of him
Desiring a connection
That is different from the one
Between you and yo momma
Sistah, family, friends, enemies
Wanting to build a future with him
Givin and receiving all positive signs
But will not move forward
Will not take the next step
Because he's afraid to commit
Under certain circumstances
However the love that you have for him
Will be there
It will be there through thick and thin
And right now times are looking pretty thick
But you'll still be there
Because this ain't no puppy love
Or boy crazy feeling
This is a feeling unlike a feeling
You've ever had before
It is wonderful
Love in its purest form
And if you do or don't get him
To be with you forever
Then you might just
SHOUT!!!!!