Through heartfelt poetry, Theodies Mitchell captures life’s struggles, love’s complexities, and the quiet strength found in moments of pain, purpose, and personal growth.
Mitchell’s poetry unveils hidden emotions and hard truths, allowing readers to confront what’s often left unsaid—with courage and clarity.
Each poem offers a pathway to emotional renewal, turning pain into poetry and wounds into wisdom for those seeking peace.
Rooted in real-life experience, Mitchell’s poems preserve memories, amplify unheard voices, and spark meaningful reflection across generations.
In The Heart of a Bull, Mitchell opens a lyrical window into the longing for love, the search for peace, and the quiet introspection that defines the human condition. This anthology is both universal and deeply personal—poems shaped by a lifetime of joys, regrets, and realizations.
From heartfelt reflections like “If Only I Had” and “The Prodigal Son” to triumphant affirmations such as “I Know Who I Am!” and “I Sail My Ship on the Sea of Life”, this collection embraces the full emotional spectrum of life’s journey.
In The Wrong Battlefield, Mitchell delves into the internal and external conflicts of his military life during the civil rights era. Through powerful poetry and lived testimony, he navigates two battlegrounds—his sworn duty to the military and his unwavering commitment to his identity and people.
From Japan to Alabama, from Vietnam to Germany, his poetic journey captures racial tension, emotional turmoil, spiritual awakening, and cultural dissonance. With raw, candid verses like “Footprints on My Ass”, “When Will It End?”, and “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?”, Mitchell doesn’t just recount his experiences—he invites readers into the fire of his transformation.
A powerful collection of poetry that journeys through identity, race, and resilience during a military career shaped by the civil rights era. With raw honesty and emotional depth, Mitchell brings readers face-to-face with the internal and external battles that defined his path—from Vietnam to Alabama, from spiritual awakenings to racial reckoning.
Poetry that resonates deeply—readers share how Theodies Mitchell’s words inspire reflection, healing, and emotional connection.
A lifelong poet and storyteller, Theodies Mitchell Jr. uses powerful verse to reflect on love, identity, and life’s most defining moments. From his early years traveling as a military child to his service in the U.S. Air Force and career with the CDC, Mitchell’s life experiences fuel his poetic voice.
His books, The Heart of a Bull and The Wrong Battlefield, are deeply personal, emotionally resonant, and universally human—earning him recognition as a standout voice in modern poetry.
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