“Deep Thoughts” by James Dean Rivera

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

“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