And the Beat Goes On

"Joe Allen, Jr.'s poetry reflects and echoes the hard life on the streets. His new collection speaks of redemption and rebirth. His visceral and powerful poetry reveals his struggles, triumphs, and evolution. This is a poet whose voice must be heard. From hopelessness to a state of grace, Joe's journey is compelling." Anthony Vigorito, author of "Pier 48 South Brooklyn", "Clefs & Palettes", "17 West", and "Seeing in 17: Art Haiku"; and host of Ken Siegelman's Brooklyn Poetry Outreach, Tom Kane's bookmark Bards