https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeCYLROiKQ Sealey Challenge #24 OK, so I tried looking for work from Staten Island's first poet laureate. However, I wasn't able to find any books for sale. It's just as well that I'm posting a video instead. Marguerite is a good friend of mine. She is one of the reasons I am a poet. I … Continue reading Dr. Marguerite M. Rivas Appreciation Post
Performances
Set from the NYC Poetry Festival
Video credit: Douglas G. Cala
Performance from the release of “Never Lick the Spoon”
“The Many Attitudes of Dennis” by M.A. Dennis
https://www.amazon.com/Many-Attitudes-Dennis-Spoken-Poems/dp/0359417329 Sealey Challenge #12 I'd be truly remiss if I didn't include the words of M.A. Dennis in my recommendations. Having done spoken word showcases and open mics with him, I can truly say Dennis is a class act and a talented wordsmith to boot. He is an inspiration to many with his honesty and … Continue reading “The Many Attitudes of Dennis” by M.A. Dennis
Jack M. Freedman on Reverbnation
https://www.reverbnation.com/jackmfreedman?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav Photo credit: Jaclyn ShawSampling of my collaborations with musicians. Currently I am number 10 on the local Reverbnation. I've gotten as high as number 2. Please check out my profile and help a poet out. This has been a PSA. Thank you for your time.
“Geometria de la Urbe” by Rocío Uchofen
https://www.amazon.com/Geometria-Urbe-Rocio-Uchofen/dp/9972731502 Sealey Challenge #9 I first met Peruvian poet Rocío Uchofen back in 2019. The way she spoke, you could tell she was a poet. "Geometria de la Urbe" is just as enjoyable in Spanish as it is in English. When I listened to her read, I felt her words even though I'm not completely … Continue reading “Geometria de la Urbe” by Rocío Uchofen
“Echo” by Tayyaba Qaiser
https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Poetry-Tayyaba-Qaiser/dp/1512318876 Sealey Challenge #7 Originally from Pakistan, Tayyaba and I met randomly in Staten Island and have been good friends ever since. She has done a lot of writing since this book came out in 2015. She has also gone by the pseudonym Commander. When she speaks, she will definitely have your ear. Tayyaba has … Continue reading “Echo” by Tayyaba Qaiser
Tobias: The Musical
The Good Grief Podcast w/Scottt Raven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw08ERvRll4 This is an episode where I talked about my work as a poet and ruminated on the death of my father. This series is by a poet/author/spoken word artist Scottt Raven. He has a book out and will talk about it as part of The Sealey challenge. I will talk more about The Sealey … Continue reading The Good Grief Podcast w/Scottt Raven
Jacob R. Moses 