John D SmithJohn David Smith is a poet, pastor, storyteller, and entrepreneur whose writing blends spiritual depth with emotional clarity. Across genres-from love and longing to reflection and soulfulness-his words invite readers into spaces of healing, connectin, and truth.With Black Man's Tears, Smith offers his most intimate collection to date: a lyrical reckoning that explores Black identity, fatherhood, faith, and the silent weight of survival. This work stands apart in its rawness and urgency, yet remains rooted in the same reverence for humanity that defines all his writing.He continues to write, create, and build community through faith, story, and service. Read More Read Less