Where Roots May Grow

Where Roots May Grow is a lyrical, heart-deep collection of poetry that honors the sacred ties of family, heritage, faith, and healing. With powerful language and vivid emotional imagery, author and poet M.A. Peebles invites readers to journey through memory, self-discovery, and the unbreakable roots of identity that grow even in the harshest soil.

Told through the poetic lenses of ancestry, Black cultural experience, spirituality, and emotional restoration, this debut work speaks to those searching for belonging, clarity, and courage. Whether drawing from the laughter of "Mama," the strength of "Daddy's Hands," or the burden of "Quiet Battles," Peebles gives voice to the often-unspoken experiences of Black life in America-both personal and collective.

Organized into four poignant sections-At Home, In Self, In Heritage, and In Feelings-each page reflects the richness of African American storytelling, spiritual resilience, and the quiet brilliance of inner strength. This collection is not just a testament to surviving; it is a call to thrive.

• Poetry that speaks to African American legacy and cultural pride
• Faith-centered reflections inspired by Scripture and spiritual traditions
• Emotional healing and personal empowerment through poetic storytelling
• A celebration of family, community, and ancestral memory

Blending spoken-word rhythm with page-bound poise, Where Roots May Grow is ideal for lovers of Black literature, contemporary poetry, and spiritual nonfiction. It is equally at home on a nightstand as it is in a classroom, church, or community space.

This collection is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or uprooted-reminding them that the soil they came from is rich, holy, and deeply loved.

Let these poems water your soul. Let them remind you of where you come from-and where you are beautifully called to grow.