La'Nardo Myrick Sr. Honors Women's Strength with New Poetry Collection

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - April 28, 2025 - PRLog -- a'Nardo Myrick Sr., acclaimed author, poet, and advocate, proudly announces the release of his new poetry collection, What She Carried: Poems for Them — an emotionally rich tribute to the enduring strength, resilience, and grace of women across generations.

Inspired by the extraordinary life and legacy of Marcia Cole — a lifelong educator, mentor, mother, counselor, and philanthropist — What She Carried captures the immeasurable impact of women who lead, nurture, and inspire.
Marcia Cole's journey, marked by decades of service at The University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, shines as the heartbeat of this collection. As the beloved wife of the esteemed Dr. Donald Cole, her influence spans both personal and public spheres, leaving indelible marks on education, community leadership, and the lives of countless individuals.

"Marcia Cole embodies the quiet, unstoppable power that too often goes unsung," says Myrick. "This book is not only a tribute to her but to every woman who has carried more than she was ever meant to — and still stood tall."

What She Carried unfolds across stirring, lyrical pages, honoring women as daughters, mothers, warriors, builders, and dream-keepers. Each poem serves as both a love letter and a rallying cry, weaving together stories of sacrifice, triumph, struggle, and unwavering faith.

In addition to honoring Marcia Cole, Myrick also salutes women like Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Dolores Huerta, Harriet Tubman, Amanda Gorman, and the countless unsung heroines whose everyday courage has reshaped the world.
The collection is infused with religious inspiration, historical references, and affirmations of the enduring beauty and strength of womanhood.

"She carried hope when there was none,
She cradled freedom like a fire,
She built nations with the bend of her back,
And still, she smiled."
— excerpt from What She Carried

La'Nardo Myrick Sr. invites readers to celebrate the spirit of women who, like Marcia Cole, have uplifted communities, empowered generations, and nurtured dreams often against impossible odds.
This collection is both a personal testimony and a public tribute, designed to inspire, heal, and awaken gratitude in every reader.

What She Carried: Poems for Them is available now in both print and eBook formats through major retailers, including Amazon.

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