https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Thoughts-James-Dean-Rivera/dp/8194900360 Sealey Challenge #14 Many times, people appear in my newsfeed on FB for a reason. James Dean Rivera is one of those people. His work is filled with verses meant to inspire the masses. He is also a spoken word artist and you'd be missing out on a lot by not checking out his … Continue reading “Deep Thoughts” by James Dean Rivera
Poetry
Troika (poem)
Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com Building this fortress just to bring it down Spatial perception is key Interconnection is a happy byproduct brought to the forefront by misfits fitting in with each other or rather fitting into each other with ease and grace Every dream is a line erased Every goal is a paradigm … Continue reading Troika (poem)
“Lost & Found” by Michel M. Antoine
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Found-Michel-M-Antoine/dp/1736216740 Sealey Challenge #13 The next book I am including in this challenge is from a woman I've gotten to know well through the ii Publishing family. I was fortunate to get to know her and be part of her IG Live release of "Lost & Found" We also performed on the same bill at … Continue reading “Lost & Found” by Michel M. Antoine
Performance from the release of “Never Lick the Spoon”
The Percussion of Xanax (poem)
Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com Before attempting to write I imagined typing with my right hand and holding a bottle of Xanax with the left I wanted to see if the collisions of pills within this marmalade bottle could provide the background music to a backdrop of dim lights and rodents Whether I’d be … Continue reading The Percussion of Xanax (poem)
“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
Golden’s Deli (poem)
Kosher style deli Ordered pastrami on rye French fries on the side Pareve egg cream satiates While sitting on the A train Subway car intact Settled in the dining hall Where I sit and nosh To my youthful heart’s content May its memory live on -Jacob Moses
“A Moon Magnetized This Screeching Bird” by A.i. Firefly
https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Magnetized-This-Screeching-Bird/dp/B08RH4521J/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a.i.+firefly&qid=1628683567&s=books&sr=1-1 Sealey Challenge #11 Firefly and I go way back to the art and poetry scene on Staten Island. Along with being a poet, she is a musician, singer, and artist. Many of the poems in this book are short, so you will definitely want to take some time to ruminate on the minimal and … Continue reading “A Moon Magnetized This Screeching Bird” by A.i. Firefly
Two Paths (Metro)(poem)
Photo by Charles Parker on Pexels.com Two Paths (Metro) by Jack M. Freedman “This is a Brooklyn-bound F Local Train. The next stop is...West 4th Street-Washington Square. Stand clear of the closing doors please.” Sixteen stops between 14th Street and Ditmas Avenue Is it a coincidence that the 14th Street Station on 6th Avenue showcases … Continue reading Two Paths (Metro)(poem)
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.
Jacob R. Moses 