I released "Tobias" 5 years ago today. Very happy! http://www.amazon.com/dp/1532372906/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_NFVNSAYAAM7ZP4EVWVKW
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A month of recommendations and a message…
Jacob Moses on The Sealey Challenge Grateful to the following people for their gifts… Brandon Melendez Kyoko Heshiimu Scottt Raven Nicole S. Goodwin Brian Van Remmen Brendan Gillett Tayyaba Qaiser Thomas Fucaloro Rocío Uchofen Vincent Thomas Vok A.i. Firefly M.A. Dennis Michel M. Antoine James Dean Rivera Keisha Molby-Baez Patrick Roche Kassie J. Runyan John … Continue reading A month of recommendations and a message…
“(HER)” by tonii
https://www.amazon.com/her-Tonii/dp/0578544385 Sealey Challenge # 25 Tonii Langhorne AKA Tonii2Eyes is what is called an Entreprepoet. He is a go-getter who infuses poetry in every venture he creates. He is also the head of ii Publishing, the company putting together my upcoming full-length book of poetry. The book is especially beautiful since the pages are black … Continue reading “(HER)” by tonii
Dr. Marguerite M. Rivas Appreciation Post
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
“Introspectrum” by R.Sen
https://www.amazon.com/Introspectrum-R-Sen/dp/1736216732 Sealey Challenge #23 I met R.Sen at the NYC Poetry Festival this year and fell in love with her words. I have a personal anecdote in which the two of us and my friend Yael did a ritual to bring love and protection to Britney Spears. She is truly a class act and her … Continue reading “Introspectrum” by R.Sen
“Pearls in a Shell” by Umar Yahaya
https://www.amazon.com/Pearls-Shell-Collection-Sublime-Poems/dp/B08H6RKM37/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=umar+yb&qid=1629677800&s=books&sr=1-2 Sealey Challenge #22 'Nigerian poet Umar Yahaya (Umar YB) is someone I encountered on Facebook. It's always interesting how bonds between poets transcend countries when social media is involved. With Umar's poetry, there are so many vivid images which come along with minimal words. People who are able to pull off this technique are … Continue reading “Pearls in a Shell” by Umar Yahaya
“New York and Other Lovers” by George Guida
https://www.amazon.com/York-Other-Lovers-George-Guida/dp/1645990370/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=new+york+and+other+lovers&qid=1629560957&s=books&sr=1-2 Sealey Challenge #21 I'd really be remiss if I didn't include George Guida in this challenge. He was my creative writing professor at my alma mater, New York City College of Technology (City Tech). As a fledgling poet back in 2004, I submitted a poem to the City Tech Literary Arts Festival. I was … Continue reading “New York and Other Lovers” by George Guida
Xennial Mix
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CqCFFfk3VKY3SFasW6VqR?si=33515713a9cc45e5 Music which inspires me to write. A Xennial is a person born between 1977-1983. We are the last bastion of Gen-X and the first incarnation of Millennial. We remember a world which was starting to become more technologically advanced and we witnessed this evolution. Today, Xennials range between 37-44 years old. The songs in … Continue reading Xennial Mix
“Wildlight” by Audrey Dimola
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
“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
Jacob R. Moses 