The conception happened on March 1 2005. The moment he realized he was pregnant with knowledge he ran to a piece of paper and used a red ink pen to see the results. After fifteen minutes J.L. Kirkwood realized that not only was he about to be a parent, he was about to give birth to words. He had morning sickness trying to figure out a way to bring poetry into the communities. He wanted to marry spoken word and bring written word into your living room. He wanted to give life to a book that would be thought provoking and timeless. A book that would bring about change. A concept that would create a balance between love and hate, trust and pain. He struggles with growth but admits his flaws and battles with the forces of darkness to become a better man. And after months of labor pains he finally gives birth to a healthy newborn. French Kiss, The Art To Poetic Lovemaking.The Masterpiece The most controversial poet in Hip-Hop explains his side…J.L. Kirkwood has more than raised my love for Spoken Word artistry, he has also raised the bar for the art itself…His ability to bring life, and passion through the art of poetry has made me to label him, The Quintessential Spoken Word Genius!!!!
French Kiss deserves praise. -Chicago’s #1 radio station WGCI personality Chris Michaels- J.L. Kirkwood Proves that success is in the Journey, not the destination. -BET Comicview Darius Bradford- French Kiss is true and indeed a Masterpiece for the literary world…His fine craft and smooth delivery sort of wakes you up and leaves everlasting thoughts on your mind for the rest of the day. -Soul Purpose Reviews- J.L. Kirkwood uses a pen as a paintbrush to draw his almost scary real world depicted images of his triumphs and regrets. French Kiss exposes the open wound in our communities that only our efforts can heal -CEO, Executive Director of Peace Journey..Jeannette Kravitz