Thank you @Amanda J for sharing this today Do you guys remember Afroman? I know @Renee Flanagan does Well he had some court troubles this week and now he’s my hero He turned Adversity Into Art — With a Touch of Alchemy ✨ Recap: Afroman (Joseph Foreman), the rapper behind “Because I Got High,” faced a botched 2022 police raid on his Ohio home — no evidence, no charges, just damage. Instead of backing down, he turned the footage into viral satirical music videos, transforming his misfortune into art, which now will probably go viral again!!! Seven deputies sued him for defamation, invasion of privacy, and emotional distress — but in March 2026, the jury cleared him on all counts. Afroman, calm, confident, and striking in his American flag suit, turned the courtroom into a First Amendment moment, showing that creativity and composure can triumph over adversity. 🎤🔥 check out the song he made ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Lemon Pound Cake Video https://www.facebook.com/reel/1631286294686182/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e

🌙 We are proud to announce Ink & Alchemy will be teaming up with The Art of Poetry, Alive Poets Society and Skool for something very exciting…. 🌙 As some of you may know, April happens to be National Poetry Month — And We’re Celebrating TOGETHER! These Skool communities happen to be some of the best poetry communities on the platform, and they are coming together for a month-long celebration of poetry, creativity, and connection. And we will be collaborating with poets from all around the world directly through this collaboration. Poetry Skool Communities: • Alive Poets Society • The Art of Poetry • Ink & Alchemy All throughout the month of April, these communities will be hosting: • Poetry contests • Daily writing prompts • Shared poetry from members • Supportive community feedback 🌙🖤🍀🎵For all of you Alchemists out there this is your invitation.🎵🍀🖤🌙 • Come write with us. • Come share your voice. • Come meet poets who care deeply about the craft. 👇 Join ALL of the communities and be part of National Poetry Month: Alive Poets Societyhttps://www.skool.com/dead-poets-society-5071/about The Art of Poetryhttps://www.skool.com/the-art-of-poetry-1080/about Ink & Alchemyhttps://www.skool.com/ink-alchemy-2100/about And if you’d like to explore mote visit:www.artofpoetry2026.com Hosted by Art of Poetry’s @Jason Strickland Because poetry was never meant to be written alone. 🖤🍀🌈😻🎵

A poem I write this morning for The Art of Poetry Reposting here Osaka We retreated into a concrete hole Descending below the silent traffic whipping by. Happening upon a streets filled with silent life Osaka so quiet yet busy and alive. Street lights dancing, cars buzzing by, yet it is so quiet one could hear a mouse cry life here so polite you must watch your volume height. For you could end up disturbing the night. Nikki, Ink & Alchemy

The Meaning Behind “Ink & Alchemy” Ink – the poet’s pen, the conduit through which thought and idea flow onto paper. Alchemy – the transmutation of pain into insight, struggle into creation, and shadow into light. Together, they capture the heart of our group: turning raw emotion into art. Here we post half finished or totally polished poems, lyrics and dream Interpretations.