https://www.amazon.com/Chronicle-Angels-Vincent-Vok/dp/1098329201 Sealey Challenge #10 Vincent Thomas Vok (AKA Father Crime) is known for his music, so it's rewarding to see him get down with the verse. There are so many ways in which people find angels in the most unexpected of places. This is why I'm glad I got to read this book. I was … Continue reading “A Chronicle of Angels” by Vincent Thomas Vok
Poetry
The Seven (poem)
We were seven kids housed within bricks and bushes on Manor Road. We were a congregation in a sanctuary protecting our innocence and our dogs (RIP Red and Spock). We had Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun on Martling Avenue and the Knights of Columbus on Maine Avenue. We were aware that the hidden binder in Four Star Video … Continue reading The Seven (poem)
“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
“It Starts from the Belly and Blooms” by Thomas Fucaloro
https://www.amazon.com/Starts-Belly-Blooms-Poems/dp/0989512541/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=it+starts+from+the+belly+and+bloom+poetry&qid=1628424980&sr=8-1 Sealey Challenge #8 I remember buying this book at Thomas' launch party. The funny part is that I learned about the open mic where it was happening and unknowingly (or forgetfully) stumbled into said book release. This has always been one of my favorites from Thomas. I especially love the correlations drawn between Willowbrook … Continue reading “It Starts from the Belly and Blooms” by Thomas Fucaloro
“The Lucky Lighthouse” by Jessica Kratz & Kathy Trimarco
https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Lighthouse-Jessica-Kratz/dp/194250022X In honor of National Lighthouse Day, this is a supplemental recommendation. The Lucky Lighthouse is a coloring book written by Jessica Kratz and illustrated by Kathy Trimarco. Given the therapeutic elements of coloring, believe me when I say there is also healing in lighthouses.
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“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
“Aurora” by Douglas G. Cala
Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels.com http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/the-unreal-20/poetry-aurora-by-douglas-g-cala?fbclid=IwAR3vsp1iPlG9jhyAtmQuLIzqnEiBsIvav98WuPJlDui4yzbUwjh_wESOcO8 Based on the popular video game Halo, this is one of my favorites.
“Like a Thrashing Hurricane” by Douglas G. Cala
https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/blog/like-a-thrashing-hurricane-by-douglas-g-cala/?fbclid=IwAR13f5_xEH4fE1CjWAAsbo3e0X9Zf7SHI4jQTcAm8KHv_n4Tu0Evmu40m_c This is a thoughtful post about the 1/5/2021 insurrection in Washington, DC.
“Light as a Feather” by Douglas G. Cala
Photo by Anjana C on Pexels.com http://www.trouvaillereview.org/contributors/douglas-g-cala This is a supplemental entry for my protege and poetic brother-in-arms. I will be posting a number of links in my entries. I hope you enjoy is work as much as I do.
Jacob R. Moses 