“In Poetry, Prose and Song” by Mitchell Alexander Jackson is now available for purchase

“In Poetry, Prose and Song” by Mitchell Alexander Jackson was proudly published by Citi of Books. It is both a critique and a call to action. It asks society to return to values of empathy, care for the individual, and social justice. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retail sites.

Mitchell Alexander Jackson reflects on his life, starting with his upbringing in the South, where he followed the traditional path of education, military service during the Vietnam War, and choosing a vocation. Though passionate about writing, music, and art, he chose teaching, becoming an art and English teacher. Eventually, he left teaching to explore theology but soon realized his true calling was in art, music, and writing.

Jackson moved to Sheridan, Wyoming, where he now reflects on the troubling state of America, particularly the neglect of Black American rights and the loss of national spirit. He channels these concerns into his writing project “SHORN SHARER,” focusing on Black American aspirations and social change.

Through his journey, Jackson emphasizes the importance of following one’s true calling while addressing the larger social issues facing the nation.

“In Poetry, Prose and Song” critiques the current state of American society, focusing on the struggles of ordinary citizens. The work is divided into three parts. In the first, Jackson criticizes both past and present administrations for neglecting the issues facing everyday Americans. While the Obama administration focused on foreign relations and immigration, domestic concerns were largely ignored. Jackson laments the shift in political rhetoric from “my fellow Americans” to a more detached “people in America,” reflecting a growing disconnect between the government and its citizens.

In the second part, the author highlights the harsh realities faced by millions of Americans. He describes the high levels of unemployment, poverty, and homelessness affecting large segments of the population. By 2013, around ninety million Americans were unemployed, yet the focus seemed to shift away from their struggles. Jackson paints vivid pictures of families living in cars, symbolizing the dire economic conditions many are facing.

The third part of the work turns to the resilience of the individuals who continue to fight for survival. Despite systemic neglect, these individuals hold on to hope, trying to preserve their dignity in a world that seems to have forgotten them. Even in the face of overwhelming challenges, these people persist in their effort to maintain the dream of a better life.

Jackson’s work is a call for greater political and social awareness. It urges society to remember the individual amid national and global concerns. He reminds his readers that a nation’s strength lies in the well-being of its citizens, not just its global power. The work challenges us to reconsider what it truly means to be American.

Ultimately, throughout “In Poetry, Prose and Song,” Jackson urges leaders and citizens to address the issues affecting the most vulnerable. The moral takeaway is clear: to restore the American Dream, we must uplift the individual and ensure that no one is left behind. Only then can the nation truly prosper.