Thou are not , mine ass — without buttress — worthy of praises high ; miracle sublime ! What trick is this ? Molded between those fibers , black – jean , glory transpires ; ass trod out , and shock the world : juicilicious , taut , marble ! Who bequeathed our race those holy , gilded cheeks ? Immaculate folly , to … Continue reading Ode to My Butt in These Jeans by G.R. Tomaini
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Review of Grimoire from SNHU classmate, educator, and poet Melissa Barbour
Melissa Barbour with Grimoire Jacob R. Moses’ book of poetry Grimoire invites the audience to immerse itself in a world of introspection. The poems wander through minefields of disillusionment and pain to explore what it means to be a poet, a believer, and a survivor. Each enchanted umbrella under which the poems fall offers shelter … Continue reading Review of Grimoire from SNHU classmate, educator, and poet Melissa Barbour
Poetry Book Review: “Saturday Morning Serotonin” by Nina Belén Robins
https://www.amazon.com/Saturday-Morning-Serotonin-Bel%C3%A9n-Robins/dp/B0CLRM9KJW Nina Belén Robins' Saturday Morning Serotonin is a journey through the life of an artist through pop culture references. Many of these references range from Carvel to Saved by the Bell. I was especially taken by the latter reference, as it relates to "Jessie's Song." The author relates this VSE to her own issues … Continue reading Poetry Book Review: “Saturday Morning Serotonin” by Nina Belén Robins
Grimoire on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HJD3GD3?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_43QBYXD6KH03VMA6KDM1 Copies are still available on Amazon.
Insurrection (Gnashing Teeth)
https://www.amazon.com/Insurrection-Karen-Cline-Tardiff/dp/1734049553 My poem “Assassination of Democracy” is in this anthology centered around the January 6th insurrection in Washington, DC.
Hope: An Anthology of Poetry (CultureCult Press)
https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Anthology-Scott-Thomas-Outlar/dp/1716696003 My poem “Sedated Air” is in this anthology produced in India.
the flower shop on the corner
https://redpenguinbooks.com/the-flower-shop-on-the-corner-from-the-red-penguin-collection-edited-by-jk-larkin/ My tanka poem “Pomegranates” is in this collection of work about flora.
Heat the Grease: We’re Frying Up Some Poetry
https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Grease-Were-Frying-Poetry/dp/1734049502 My poem “Jolting” is in this collection of poetry centered around food.
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From The Soil
https://www.amazon.com/Soil-Hometown-Anthology-Exeter-Publishing/dp/B08R7PNFVL My poem, “The Seven” is featured in this collection of poetry about hometowns.