LMNT Poetry by Artist Take Presents: “Poet of the Night” — Niche’e Cherree

Niche’e Cherree performing at LMNT Poetry: Vampire In STL?...

LMNT Poetry by Artist Take proudly announces its first-ever Poet of the Night, the extraordinary Niche’e Cherree— a captivating voice who continues to leave her mark on the LMNT Poetry stage. Having performed three times now, Niche’e has become a crowd favorite, known for her vulnerability, confidence, and raw storytelling.

At the latest LMNT Poetry event, “Vampire In STL?...”, a playful pre-Halloween celebration inspired by Eddie Murphy’s cult classic Vampire in Brooklyn, Niche’e once again commanded the stage. Her set perfectly captured the theme of the night — a blend of mystery, sensuality, and transformation. She opened her performance with her signature poem “Social Anxiety”, and followed it with a brand-new piece titled “Halloween,” debuting it to an electrified audience.

From “Social Anxiety” to “Halloween”: A Journey from Vulnerability to Power

Niche’e’s opening poem, “Social Anxiety,” offers a deeply introspective look into the mind of someone struggling to find their voice in a noisy world. Through honest and relatable imagery, she paints the picture of a person who finds comfort in writing but trembles in conversation. The poem explores themes of self-image, fear of judgment, and the quiet courage it takes to exist authentically in social spaces.

It’s a universal piece — one that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt unseen or misunderstood. In “Social Anxiety,” Niche’e doesn’t just describe anxiety; she invites the audience into its texture — the shaky breath, the overthinking, the longing for connection. By the end, her performance leaves the listener not in despair, but with a sense of shared understanding and hope.

Then, with a shift in tone as sharp as a lightning strike, Niche’e transitioned into her newest poem, “Halloween.” Where “Social Anxiety” was about internal struggle, “Halloween” was about external power — a poetic transformation from fear to fearlessness.

Poem Spotlight: “Halloween” by Niche’e Cherree

"Night time, yeah it get scary,

You a lot to unpack but I ain’t never worried

You the monster, and playing tricks but I’m the treat come catch me.. don’t trip…

They say you bad news, got bodies on your roster..

What you didn’t know is I’m a silent killer and pop out like a monster

Boo! I mean you my boo..

Nice to meet you I’m toxic too, closet full of bones"

From its opening lines, “Halloween” establishes a mood of eerie seduction. The speaker flips fear on its head — she’s not running from the monster; she’s daring it to come closer. By declaring herself both “the treat” and “toxic too,” Niche’e reveals a self-awareness that turns vulnerability into weaponry. Fear becomes play, and the hunted becomes the hunter.

"The only thing you need to fear is the unknown.

You bark, I bite yeah I’m really like that,

Look in your soul, see me lookin right back.

Now you scared trying to leave but you be right back

Mirror vibe I’m the truth, no clearer.."

Here, Niche’e deepens the duality at the heart of the poem. The “mirror vibe” line reflects the concept of facing one’s inner self — the idea that what terrifies us in others often mirrors our own hidden traits. In this moment, “Halloween” becomes a poem not just about romantic tension, but about confronting the darkness within.

"You snatch souls, I take spirits

I come with no warnings better yet I don’t feel

This more than a thriller I’m the plug and the pill

Controller and influence.. yeah I’m too fluent"

In these lines, the poem’s energy surges into dominance and autonomy. Niche’e embodies the archetype of the empowered woman who is no longer afraid of her intensity. The references to “the plug and the pill” and “controller and influence” reveal an intoxicating sense of control — emotional, spiritual, and psychological.

"You play dark games, I already been through it.

So don’t run when the love get heavy

You the boogeyman but  I’m a ghost already.

Monster energy.. ? Cool I match extremes"

This stanza is the poem’s turning point. The speaker declares her experience — she’s “already been through it.” She’s not impressed by fear, because she’s already lived through the darkness others only pretend to play with. Calling herself a “ghost” suggests liberation — untethered, unbothered, and beyond harm.

"Go to sleep, you’ll see me in ya dreams… Boo"

The closing lines seal the poem with playful menace. The repetition of “Boo” is both teasing and chilling — a wink to the audience that she is not only in control of the fear, but also part of it.

Niche’e Cherree’s performance at LMNT Poetry showcased an artistic evolution — a narrative arc that took the audience from the trembling honesty of “Social Anxiety” to the unapologetic dominance of “Halloween.” Together, the two poems form a poetic mirror: one reflects the quiet battles within, the other celebrates the strength found in embracing one’s shadows.

Her work reminds us that fear and power are not opposites, but companions — and that sometimes, the scariest thing isn’t the monster in the dark, but realizing that the monster has always been you.

Lukumi Arlota – Contributing Writer

Lukumi Arlota is a mental health advocate, black empowerment activist, public speaker, and business owner.

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