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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
“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
“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
Sedated Air (Poem)
Photo by Yan Krukov on Pexels.com Haste not be made, I value thesilence in this swamp of sweetly strewnsurrender. I navigate the trail where manypersons sunk into the mud. I canclearly keep my footing through the muckothers have only attempted to trudge. It’signorant to recall the trials within thestory of me, a man now unafraid. … Continue reading Sedated Air (Poem)
“Their Footsteps” by Kassie J. Runyan
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LT3KMFT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2 Sealey Challenge #17 I had the pleasure of meeting Kassie in a Zoom reading for the release of this book. I was thoroughly amazed by the minimalism in the poetry, as it went well with the amazing full-color photos on the page. Having pre-ordered, Kassie was nice enough to include a handmade journal, a … Continue reading “Their Footsteps” by Kassie J. Runyan
Rainbow Arson (poem)
Photo by Wallace Araujo on Pexels.com You burn my rainbowbecause you are jealousthat you only see black and white. No tinted windows.No calm tone.Just a lot of shade thrown as I wish I could kiss a man without the threat of kissing a fist Amid the hateful rhetoricRegurgitated by the KKK and the WBC,we can … Continue reading Rainbow Arson (poem)
“Tears Laced with Fire” by Keisha Molby-Baez
https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Laced-Fire-Keisha-Molby-Baez/dp/1533508860/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=keisha+molby-baez&qid=1629035407&sr=8-2 Sealey Challenge #15 I had the pleasure of being a featured reader at The Inspired Word back in 2019. I also had the pleasure of meeting Keisha (AKA Coco). I am always amazed by how much rich imagery she creates with words. She was also a Pushcart Prize nominee for her poem, "Birthright" featured … Continue reading “Tears Laced with Fire” by Keisha Molby-Baez
Jacob R. Moses 