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New work from my good friend/fellow poet, Ghia Vitale
“Latency (Outbreak)” by Rick Christiansen
The tradition of the oppressed teaches us that the ‘state of emergency’ in which we live is not the exception but the rule.—Walter BenjaminIt never …“Latency (Outbreak)” by Rick Christiansen
Black Balloon Day 2026
https://videopress.com/v/vGFgfLWB?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Performance at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe (2023).
Grimoire 50% OFF!
You read that correctly. My book is half off! Hence, my pitch. Here are some excerpts from the book attached to natural imagery and some of your favorite tunes. Order the book in the caption. Enjoy! https://videopress.com/v/Rv8w90KT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true https://a.co/d/0dX0D16U
ReverbNation (Help Me Get to #1)
Check Out Jack M. Freedman on ReverbNation! - http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/artist/2842024
Transactional
I see how you operate Trying to be the nice guy Only to show your true face And only see others as Stepping stones for your Own success, abandoning What it truly means to Be a good friend The traumatic response for you Is being a people pleaser, but Then you became a manipulator You … Continue reading Transactional
Me over the years (non-sequential)
John Femia
I can’t help but love and appreciate John Femia. Ten years ago, the actor and comedian came to my book release for Tobias. He was the first person to hug me when I got off stage. I felt so much love that night.