"Speak Up, Speak Out...Shout If You Have To " is the slogan that "Random Thought, PHD" created as a focal point of inspiration for numerous Open Mic and Spoken Word Poetry events throughout the St. Louis Area. The "PHD" in his psuedonym stands for his desire to work with PEOPLE, encouraging the importance of HISTORY, to assistance in others to identify their purpose and DIRECTION in life. Within these pages are not only words but they are experiences, dreams, obstacles... and testimonies of triumph. Throughout our lives there are things that we keep in side that we should Speak Up about. There are situations and injustices that we should Speak Out about. Then there are times when we speak and we still can not be heard...at that time I suggest we shout if we have to Poetry is life and Life is Poetry, so step outside your box, claim your victory as Random Thought has done poetically...Speak Up, Speak Out...Shout If You Have To