It's been a bitter/sweet few days to say the least. The day before I flew to Kentucky to execute a now-successful poetry event for a client, I received a phone call informing me that my father, Bruce Jenkins Jr., was in the hospital here in Maryland and was in pretty bad shape, but stable. I flew out to Kentucky the next day (Friday) praying he'd still be with us when I returned. I made sure this was a very short trip (24hrs) so I could also see my 3 daughters perform in the Easter Sunday play at my home church, New Samaritan Baptist Church. I flew back on the earliest flight possible on Easter Sunday and got the chance to experience their brewing-greatness. However, shortly thereafter, I received a call from the hospital saying my father took a turn for the worse and we needed to make our way there. It would be our last chance. Fortunately, we got the opportunity to see him one last time, but, unfortunately, he passed away that evening. Although grieving, we've begun the homegoing planning process the next day (yesterday, Monday), but today is also my youngest daughter's 8th birthday. We've yet to tell the girls to shield them from having to deal with the rollercoaster of emotions we're dealing with at the moment given the two happy occasions I just mentioned just occurred and is currently occurring. We'll break it to them this coming weekend. While helping to plan the funeral, I'm also in the final planning stages of 2 back-to-back poetry events; one at South Carolina State University on this Thursday and the other here in DC at Howard University on Friday. Needless to say, I'm in a challenging place mentally, emotionally, and logistically. Usually, I don't post detailed posts like this; especially about the death of a loved one, but I thought it'd be, feel, and look weird (somewhat inappropriate) for me to continue enthusiastically posting and promoting about my events in a couple of days without sharing/mentioning the passing of my father. While I'm working my business, I'm also working through all of what I'm feeling. I'm ok... and I'll be ok. I just appreciate all of the condolences and support for our family during this tough time. Just know we are comforted in knowing that our earthly father is home with our heavenly Father... so all is well. Thank you all!

For the first time Sculpted Roses Company hit it's monthly profit margin goal 🌹 Now to keep the momentum going ‼️I will be making a video later tonight but wanted to share with my Poetry Business Family 🙏🏾

Behind the scenes, I’ve been working intensely to plan and execute three poetry contests in three different states—remotely and simultaneously… all happening within a 6-day window: 📍 Kentucky — April 4th 📍 South Carolina — April 9th 📍 DC — April 10th It’s been a lot—but it’s also a real example of what it looks like when poetry is operating at scale. 🧠 Why I’m Sharing This Because this is what we’re building toward. Not just writing. Not just posting. But creating, organizing, and executing real opportunities in real time. 🔑 For You While I’ve been handling this, my encouragement to you is simple: Stay consistent. Stay focused. Keep building. Even in busy seasons, progress doesn’t stop—it just requires intention. Appreciate your patience—and I’m looking forward to reconnecting more next week. — Christoph

Check out my poetry business name. I hope to create events, workshops, speeches, seminars and experiences. Also might help others to publish their books as well. This idea is from my poem " Different Not Less". The 1st workshop could be " I am not Ashamed". This is for parents with children with slow learners to provide support and show them the resources available in their community.

If you missed it, don't worry! We recorded it and it was powerful... to say the least. Our special guest, Mr. @Robert Scott, who resides in Jamaica, was amazing! The information and insight he shared was on point and just what we needed! Check it out! If you were there, sound off! Let us know what you took from tonight!