Poet Fautst Bencosme Boyd
"Through words, we build bridges between silence and understanding."
Welcome! I’m a poet and writer based in New York City, where the vibrant pulse of urban life, rich cultural diversity, and deep faith shape every verse I craft. My collection, Poet Fautst Bencosme: Verses From the Void, delves into the Muslim-American experience, revealing the beauty and everyday stories that emerge from city living. I also host virtual events like Poet Fautst Bencosme Live, where I share live readings and behind-the-scenes insights into my creative process. Through workshops such as Urban Verses: Finding Your Voice, I empower emerging poets to discover and articulate their own urban narratives. My work is a heartfelt invitation to explore the intersections of identity, culture, and modern life.
Tightrope walker on watery strings,defying gravity's whim,stepping lightly between heaven's tears,maneuvering through storms and worldly fears.
From day one, I was taughtnot to look for diamondsin a pile of common stones,but here I am, in life's great book—walking between the raindrops,spine drenched, but standing strong.
Steps become a gamble,every pause a risk,dodging droplets, a galactic dance,the beat of time, a water disc,spinning stories of circumstance.
Taught to settle, to stay dry and still,but restless souls seek higher ground,climbing ladders made of will,where uncommon gems are found.
So I move through liquid curtains,embracing paths both strange and new,certainties fade, nothing's certain,except the sky's endless hue.
Walking between the raindrops,I rewrite rules of earth and sky,for in this space 'tween wet and drylies the truth we can't deny:
That life's not found in staying safe,but in the leap from drop to drop,in spaces small, where most won't chase,we find the strength to reach the top.
I walked between the raindropsbecause those who spent their whole lives under the sungot nervous when the storm hit,without pause, I danced in stormswhere others would run.
Given that in this dance of doubt and grace,we find the courage to embracethe path less traveled, the road unknown,where seeds of greatness may be sown.
About Faust
I’m a Muslim-American poet from Queens, New York, and I specialize in transforming urban experiences into powerful cultural narratives. My debut collection, "Crude Listeners: Verses from the Void," explores themes of faith, identity, and city life. I bridge cultural worlds through poetry, offering a unique perspective on the modern Muslim-American experience. My work reflects a deep connection to the urban environment and its rhythm, bringing everyday moments into verses that speak to the heart of cultural storytelling.