Quintessential Poetry Presents Jacqueline James: God Gave Me Poetry. I Give Back To Help Change The World
Welcome to Episode 3 of Timeless Classics: In this remarkable episode, host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram revisits a conversation with Jacqueline James that was broadcast on July 11, 2024. Jacqueline—a self-made poet whose gift lay dormant for many years before exploding into an unprecedented creative awakening. After decades of raising five children and building a life for others, Jacqueline's poetic voice returned with such force that she wrote 17 books in a single year! Now releasing her 19th book, Jacqueline proves that some callings arrive exactly when they're meant to—and that poetry's greatest gift is in the giving.
The New York Podcast Association (July 18, 2024) selected this episode as a Staff Favorite, and you'll understand why within minutes of listening. Jacqueline's warmth, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to helping others through verse create a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like sitting with a beloved friend who happens to have magic in her words.
What You'll Discover:
• Jacqueline's incredible origin story: how her mother saved her first poem from third grade.
• In 2016, a medical crisis reignited Jacqueline's dormant talent and led to an unstoppable creative flood.
• How she uses poetry to slow dementia progression in seniors and build literacy in young people
• Her mission of "poetry with a purpose"—creating healing, connection, and hope through words
More About Jacqueline James:
A phenomenal woman in the truest sense, Jacqueline writes across genres—from spiritual poetry to children's books, and from social justice pieces to educational verse. She visits senior residential facilities where poetry serves as medicine, slowing cognitive decline and keeping elders connected. She teaches young people through the YMCA, helping them find their voices. And she transforms life stories into keepsake poems for families navigating loss. This is poetry that doesn't just move you. It changes you.
WHEN
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📖 BONUS:
The podcast includes six poems recorded exclusively for Timeless Classic. Here's a link to the PDF versions of the poems.
About Quintessential Poetry: The award-nominated podcast, Quintessential Poetry, has featured 500+ poets across 450+ episodes, reaching 350,000+ listeners globally. Created and hosted by four-time Pushcart Prize nominee Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, the podcast celebrates diverse voices in contemporary poetry and spoken word.
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