Based on a true story, herein lie the words that have been wowing audiences for years. From spoken word to traditional lyrical writing, this progressive author represents the diversity seen in the best of modern poetry. Critics say: "fresh, raw, and original." Suzi Q. Smith has been writing poetry and performing spoken word for over a decade. While her work has been published in various anthologies and literary magazines, and her name is well known among the spoken word circuit, this is her first published collection. Walk Softly (and carry an ak) brings audiences together with universal themes, from family dynamics and childhood experiences to muddled love and grief.