Michael Jefferson, Publisher & Editor
From an early age, Michael Jefferson fell in love with poetry. After reading his first Dr. Seuss book, he was in awe of how words could rhyme and still tell a story. He began writing his own rhymes for fun, but over time, those rhymes became much more— they became his escape. Writing gave him the opportunity to say what his mouth couldn’t. In 2023, Michael won the BVI Lit Fest’s Poetry Competition, an experience that reignited his creative spark and inspired him to keep writing and sharing his work.
Since then, he has been blessed with many opportunities to perform and connect through his words. Most recently, he was part of the British Virgin Islands’ delegation for CARIFESTA XV, where he proudly represented his country among some of the Caribbean’s finest artists.
Michael’s love for writing has also led him into other artistic expressions, such as filmmaking. He has written scripts and acted in several short films— some of which have gone on to win competitions.
Through it all, he remains a poet at heart. He views his life as a journey, and poetry as his way of documenting it.
As his journey continues, Michael will keep writing, sharing, and inspiring others with his words.