Photo credit: Jackie Morales This is one of my favorite photos taken before reading at a Staten Island poetry showcase at the KGB Bar Red Room.
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“It Starts from the Belly and Blooms” by Thomas Fucaloro
https://www.amazon.com/Starts-Belly-Blooms-Poems/dp/0989512541/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=it+starts+from+the+belly+and+bloom+poetry&qid=1628424980&sr=8-1 Sealey Challenge #8 I remember buying this book at Thomas' launch party. The funny part is that I learned about the open mic where it was happening and unknowingly (or forgetfully) stumbled into said book release. This has always been one of my favorites from Thomas. I especially love the correlations drawn between Willowbrook … Continue reading “It Starts from the Belly and Blooms” by Thomas Fucaloro
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“Echo” by Tayyaba Qaiser
https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Poetry-Tayyaba-Qaiser/dp/1512318876 Sealey Challenge #7 Originally from Pakistan, Tayyaba and I met randomly in Staten Island and have been good friends ever since. She has done a lot of writing since this book came out in 2015. She has also gone by the pseudonym Commander. When she speaks, she will definitely have your ear. Tayyaba has … Continue reading “Echo” by Tayyaba Qaiser
Me in 2021 (40 years on this planet)
Me at 40. Not bad!
Me in 2003
“Aurora” by Douglas G. Cala
Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels.com http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/the-unreal-20/poetry-aurora-by-douglas-g-cala?fbclid=IwAR3vsp1iPlG9jhyAtmQuLIzqnEiBsIvav98WuPJlDui4yzbUwjh_wESOcO8 Based on the popular video game Halo, this is one of my favorites.
“Like a Thrashing Hurricane” by Douglas G. Cala
https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/blog/like-a-thrashing-hurricane-by-douglas-g-cala/?fbclid=IwAR13f5_xEH4fE1CjWAAsbo3e0X9Zf7SHI4jQTcAm8KHv_n4Tu0Evmu40m_c This is a thoughtful post about the 1/5/2021 insurrection in Washington, DC.
“Light as a Feather” by Douglas G. Cala
Photo by Anjana C on Pexels.com http://www.trouvaillereview.org/contributors/douglas-g-cala This is a supplemental entry for my protege and poetic brother-in-arms. I will be posting a number of links in my entries. I hope you enjoy is work as much as I do.
“A Puzzle is Still Made of Pieces” by Brendan GIllett
https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Still-Made-Pieces/dp/198338349X Sealey Challenge #6 I've had the pleasure of reading this book by Brendan Gillett. I had the pleasure of getting to know him when I learned we were on the same bill at the Parkside Lounge. He is an amazing performer as well as a poet. One thing worth noting is that he knows … Continue reading “A Puzzle is Still Made of Pieces” by Brendan GIllett
Jacob R. Moses 