Dyone -- Your book is beyond wonderful, your poems are unique, funny, uplifting and enlightening.I know that Love Pain and Poetry is the first of many more great things to come! This is just the beginning your dreams and blossoming career!!!!

Keith Mack -- Friend and fellow Poet
Washington, DC

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Dyone Mitchell is beyond dynamic. Her words exude all the pleasure, triumph, pain and compassion a human can feel. Her poetry takes you where no other's has in a long time. Her energy draws and electrifies you, yet leaves longing to be stimulated once more.

Kevin Hicks - Owner, Annie's Art Gallery
Camp Springs, Maryland

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Dyone, your book of poetry elicits all of the Love, Pain, and Passion that it was meant to induce!  I loved and could relate to the emotions that you unveil in your lyrics.  You allow your readers to know that's it OK for us to live through and be transparent with expressing our emotions too.  You take us on a rollercoaster-from the highest highs of laughter and joy to heart-wrenching painful memories-and you give us the ride of our life!  You stimulate our senses by so eloquently expressing life's challenges-good and bad-to our delight.  Anyone with a heart can be inspired by this beautiful book of poetry.  And to see you perform is Love, Pain, Passion and Poetry in itself!  A must see!!!  BRAVO! to you on your success!!  Can't wait to read the next installment...

Karen Greenlee
Maryland

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Dyone's book Love, Pain, Passion, and Poetry spoke to all my emotions from heart wrenching pain to heart warming cozy comfort & knee slapping throw your head back laughter!! Loved it!!

Glenda Olfus - The Griot Gourmand Society
Temple Hills, MD

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I read "Love, Pain, Passion and Poetry" and could not put it down.  I thought it was funny, exciting, interestingly naughty and extremely excellent reading!  Very seldom can one read something that relates to situations in your life, and, even rarer, to be able to find solutions in your reading - however, this is absolutely what I found in reading "Love, Pain, Passion and Poetry".  I have also been using some of the poems/stories as reference materials to certain topics of discussions I have encountered - especially men topics.  It is a book that I could read over and over again.  I can hardly wait for the next book!!!!!  I am truly proud to say I know the author!!!!!!!!

Thank you for a wonderful book, Dyone!!!

Chellestine Page
Atlanta, GA


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Words can't begin to explain the amazing, and animated Performer Dee Poetic Mistress is through her many created characters. Most times it's often hard for performing artist to bring there words alive in literary format. But this was no task For Dee. She was able to bring each piece alive and put you in a place as if you were right there with her as she wrote it. This books is hands down one of the best poetry books I have read in a long time. A guaranteed page turner!

Cedric "Jusme" Hand
Spoken Word Artist, Entertainer
Author - "Straight to the Point"


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The Mistress work is full of power, pain, determination, and passion.  She will take you on a journey that will leave you appreciative and wanting more of her.

Lamont Carey
Spoken Word Artist, Author
Actor, Def Poetry Jam Performer


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In simple terms this book exemplifies what a seemingly ordinary person can do when they follow their heart and their dreams.  Dyone's calm, cool, laid back demeanor makes this book even more intriguing because who knew what was concealed inside of her...I knew!  She lets loose, sometimes shockingly, other times emotionally and sentimentally...yes, she brings it.  I would say she's definitely a "Diamond-in-the-Ruff"...waiting to shine.  This book, I believe, is just a preview of what's to come.

Janice R. Sanders
Life Long Friend   Birmingham  AL


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A wonderfully written book of poetry that was difficult to put down!  I found it entertaining . . . personal. . . and realistic.  “Sister Girl” is an excellent writer... and you’ll pass this one around.  I can’t wait for her next book.

Lawan Robinson
Legal Assistant - Washington, D.C.


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Hey Dyone
The book was awesome!  It tapped into all of my inner emotions from joy and pain to my sensual and erotic. I could not put it down until I read every single page.  It received raved reviews with my book club. The discussion was more stimulating than ever.  This book should be an Oprah book of the month.

Keep up the good work; we love you here in Dallas!

Mary C.
Dallas, TX


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Dyone,

WOW ! You truly are the greatest!  Your talent is simply amazing.  I was blown away.  Your poetry is inspirational. Keep on making good use of all of your apparent God given gifts,

I simply had to say, congratulations and OUTSTANDING !!!

God Bless!
Lois Johnson


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Dyone’s poetry allows you access to her perspective on an array of subjects, as you find yourself venturing along with her through her poetic journey...  Quite often audiences are taken aback by one’s stage presence, which Dyone defiantly has…but after reading through the pages of love, pain, passion & poetry her words are deeply felt. We all need to respect our various perspectives. After reading through the pages of Love, pain, passion & poetry along with seeing her work I’ve come to enjoy & respect the creative manor in which she Dyone Mitchell analyzes  the joys & pains of today’s world .
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Darrick Johnson, AKA Bro. Malcolm.
actor, author, mentor & poet.
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Love, Pain, Passion and Poetry is a wonderful collection of poems that cover a wide range of subjects.  The poems take you through so many emotions from laughing out loud to tears; from forcing me to reminisce to shouting for joy.  I have many favorite ones, but there are definitely some ‘special’ poems that I can relate to as I’m sure you will too.  I look forward to reading  more  from Dyone Massey Mitchell. .
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Pain, Passion and Poetry is a wonderful book that I really enjoyed reading. Dyone is such a talented, masterful poetress. Her words jump off the pages and capture you; whether its about the critical issue of AIDS, or the commical but " not" DownLow Brothers or just a bad hair day; she takes you on an emotional journey and always brings you back down to earth. This is a must read....and when you combine that, with her powerful on stage performances, she is unsurpassed in the world of Poetry. Get the book it is without a doubt a "Best Buy".  .
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Kim Frazier.
Author: D.C. Hand Dance, Capitol City Swing.
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Dyone Mitchell not only creates a masterpiece each time she lays a pen to paper, but she is the epitome of genius. Her works take you on a journey that you  won't return from unchanged. She delights, entices, frightens and soothes with a stroke of a pen. We've all been where she goes, but she takes you back in the most wonderful ways. A definite must read. .
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Renee Thompson.
Creole Candles - Washington, D.C. .