Color Me Blood Red

Caleiph Kenyon Brewer

No face photo posted. You don’t need to know what I look like with the amount of discrimination I faced in a lifetime and the racism this country is headed into. I rather just share my bio, story and poems. Retired U.S. Army Human Resources Instructor SFC Caleiph Kenyon Brewer is a community service advocate, veteran, artist. He is the author of "The Poetic Zeal" (2006) and "AFFLATUS INBOUND: Rowing for Peace" (2024). Berkeley-Influenced with the self-described 'gangsta teaching style; not settling to be as good as others will allow you to be. He advises other aspiring instructors To apply the Apple Ballad and reach beyond walls of discrimination; not allowing injustice be the candle you light to your students. And that your students are the ray beyond doubt for a future that is better and brighter than you (the teacher) Caleiph's unique zoning concept (what he describes as) using ALL senses to "blend into the masterpiece." Caleiph urged and imparted his students HARD to use their creativity- pushing them NOT to their limits but outside the box of a "blocked imagination" so they CAN BE Gracefully Critical when confronting sexism, racism, ignorance and favoritism. Caleiph's identifies as LGBTQI and came out in 2007 after serving 3 years on Active Duty in the Regular Army - years before the rescind of DADT. Caleiph reasons that he could not hide behind cover or in "Private Brewer space or skin while engaged in a firefight on the battlefield." The courage to serve in combat begets his dignity to live outside the closet. Respectfully not to question God, although I’m not religious, I will beg the question for humanity why is gay deemed a choice/preference to many in society when you’re Black and male but molded as an orientation if White or other racial backgrounds? I’ve struggled with social attitudes personal and professional being openly gay due to complexities of religious straitjacketing, the social expectation in the workplace - outside of work and the conundrum of attraction schemes while dating. The hypercritical centerfold being Black, male and masculine-- those tractions of manliness, racial and gender classifications garner much criticism in people's view on sexuality. When I hear the buzz word preference in terms of sexuality, I believe there an innuendo of applied discrimination taken place; I prefer this and not that; I prefer that and not this —discrimination is already taken place. Moreover when I hear the term sexual preference— what activates in my mind are the typical preference clades gay man use in deciphering attractiveness such as race, nationality, and body type. You find examples of these preference expressions (a la discrimination) on dating apps where blatantly people will say “No Fats No Fems No Asians” or “big dick only” as a plow to approach or expect to be approached by a set of concentrated criteria what most gay man will view as a type. I don’t typically think or associate “preference” with desiring a man over a woman sexually just because of my skin color what I look like. I’m aware of the status quo gay black men encounter to either be ashamed, in denial, or lie and identify as bisexual to be politically correct -ultimately fitting into the grandiose landscape of discreet black men (many with faceless online profiles on gay dating apps ) who have to hide who they are because of racism. I am passionate, but I am not stubborn. I respect others who disagree with my opinion or openness . Things are a matter of perspective and experiences. Of course, “ don’t say gay” is a ferocious force, but gay and it’s existential human condition is not a choice— coming out is. Definitely I could not be as adamant and vocal about my position 25-30 years ago because that’s the society we are and have become. I in those days the 80s and 90s admitting you were gay would get you dropped off at the hospital to see a psychiatrist by a family member. If not jumped in what we call these days -hate crimeNevertheless I believe artists love art and craft so much they FEEL IT. His collection of poems reflects his unique voice and perspective, which resonates with readers seeking depth and insight in poetic expression. His greatest pillar is to choose dignity over recognition; and creativity over imaginative boundary. Caleiph left his LinkedIn profile in November 2024 after the untimely passing of a close friend and decided to change platforms to showcase his talents; engaging with a broader poetry-concentrated audience and writing community. HIs advice is to remain humble and strong without prejudice but with kindness and patience when not deemed good to others. Caleiph 27 November 2024: I Am Not All That: I Am Just That Weirdo You Don't Wanna Jam With; Is All That Is; YA KNOW! Unless ya speak incensed Latin at the door and prepared for me to pronounce you - "Well Inversed" - Lets GEE OH (GO) CUZ I'M GONE WRITE more…

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