https://www.amazon.com/Wildlight-Poetry-prose-inside-fire/dp/1985302659 Sealey Challenge #20 Many people who know me know that I love all kinds of magick. Audrey definitely provides that. This poet from Queens, NY is a godsend to anybody looking to document their process. She is such a beautifully open person and it's reflected greatly in this book. Catch a glimpse of her … Continue reading “Wildlight” by Audrey Dimola
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“For Those Who Don’t Know Chocolate” by Amirah Al Wassif
https://www.amazon.com/Those-Who-Dont-Know-Chocolate/dp/1950433013 Sealey Challenge #19 Today, my book pick travels around the world to Egypt. Amirah is one of the most prolific poets I know. Every time I turn around, she gets accepted to journals. After reading her poetry on social media, I see why that's the case. Please check out this book. You won't regret … Continue reading “For Those Who Don’t Know Chocolate” by Amirah Al Wassif
“Fish Boy” by John Gosslee
https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Boy-John-Gosslee/dp/0999447181 Sealey Challenge #18 If you've ever felt the sting of a parent dying or the throes of mental illness, this is a book which will touch you in ways you can't even imagine. I met John at a birthday party and continued to read, hear, and see his work. He's a thoughtful wordsmith and … Continue reading “Fish Boy” by John Gosslee
Wylie Phenix Appreciation Post
Wylie Phenix is a creative visionary I never thought I'd encounter. He is creating a cartoon called "Queer Horror Cartoon", which contains a cast completely compiled of LGBTQ+ actors. It is also refreshing to know he's engaged to be married to his long time partner and fellow YouTuber, Tyler Ringhand. Please read more about the … Continue reading Wylie Phenix Appreciation Post
Sedated Air (Poem)
Photo by Yan Krukov on Pexels.com Haste not be made, I value thesilence in this swamp of sweetly strewnsurrender. I navigate the trail where manypersons sunk into the mud. I canclearly keep my footing through the muckothers have only attempted to trudge. It’signorant to recall the trials within thestory of me, a man now unafraid. … Continue reading Sedated Air (Poem)
“Their Footsteps” by Kassie J. Runyan
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LT3KMFT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2 Sealey Challenge #17 I had the pleasure of meeting Kassie in a Zoom reading for the release of this book. I was thoroughly amazed by the minimalism in the poetry, as it went well with the amazing full-color photos on the page. Having pre-ordered, Kassie was nice enough to include a handmade journal, a … Continue reading “Their Footsteps” by Kassie J. Runyan
Rainbow Arson (poem)
Photo by Wallace Araujo on Pexels.com You burn my rainbowbecause you are jealousthat you only see black and white. No tinted windows.No calm tone.Just a lot of shade thrown as I wish I could kiss a man without the threat of kissing a fist Amid the hateful rhetoricRegurgitated by the KKK and the WBC,we can … Continue reading Rainbow Arson (poem)
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“A Socially Acceptable Breakdown” by Patrick Roche
https://www.amazon.com/Socially-Acceptable-Breakdown-Patrick-Roche/dp/1943735980 Sealey Challenge #16 Patrick Roche is one of the most important figures we have in poetry. The ways in which he describes suicidal tendencies is heartbreaking and profound. I have been fortunate enough to watch him perform in numerous venues and his vulnerability speaks volumes.
“Remembering Tamir on the 4th of July…” (a poem by Donna Ferrie)
https://www.àboutdesouffle.com/2017/07/remembering-tamir.html When I grow upTo become a manI'm gonna be a Super Hero,Savin' the worldFrom all things bad. I think I’ll wearNot a cape of redBut a Shirt of Blue,A Silver-Star BadgeOf Invincible Power,An Emblazoned Cap--All the neighborhoodTryin' it onFor size. The protector ofOur Community,My family will be soProud of meMy best friend,“Musa,”* (*Mansa Musa, … Continue reading “Remembering Tamir on the 4th of July…” (a poem by Donna Ferrie)
Jacob R. Moses 