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Welcome to My World of  Words and Witness

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I’m Kelly Gene — poetess, playwright, advocate, and mother.

Known to many as The First Lady of Poetry, I use my voice to tell the stories that often go unheard: the sacred, the shattered, the still-unfolding. This is more than a website. It’s a living testimony. A space for healing and truth-telling — where art meets advocacy, and poetry becomes a call to action. From mental health reform to the soul-stirring lines of spoken word, from my journey to yours — I invite you to read, reflect, and rise with me. Let’s change what’s broken, honor what’s beautiful, and never stop believing in what can be redeemed. You are not alone. Welcome home.