From the Quran: “Do they never reflect on the camels and how they were created, and on the sky, how it is raised aloft, and on the mountains, how they are firmly set up, and on the earth, how it is spread out?” (88: 17-20) Upon your backYou carry the burdenOf admiration and kindness Adorned … Continue reading March of the Amethyst Camel
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“Grimoire” by Jacob R. Moses
This is the cover of my first full-length poetry book under Jacob R. Moses. The title of the book is “Grimoire.” For those unfamiliar with the word, it’s a book of spells used by magicians of all varieties (wizards, witches, etc). I doubt you will turn into frogs when you read this book, but biodiversity … Continue reading “Grimoire” by Jacob R. Moses
Recovery Poetry
If you’re gonna be in the Staten Island area this weekend, please come through to this event centered around recovery and addiction.
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Recovery Poetry
I will be the keynote poet at this event centered around the empowerment of people recovering from substance abuse. As someone who is in recovery from benzodiazepines, I am not only grateful to be alive. I am grateful to tell my story and empower those struggling with sobriety. Come one come all!
Inscribed
Will I be inscribedMy name bound within His listSignature intricate with the loops of my initials A few minutes agoMy feet were planted firmYet my spirit fell on its kneesAs I read the KaddishWithin a crimson log of transliterated prayers As I still stand hereI think of all the people I've lostAnd the people I … Continue reading Inscribed
“Ghetto Shakespearean Zombie” by Kristen Marie Boyle
The following poem was written by a former student of mine when I was teaching a poetry class online. If I remember correctly, the theme of this assignment was enjambment. For those unfamiliar with the term, enjambment is the strategic breaking up of lines to create suspense. I have since resigned my duties on the … Continue reading “Ghetto Shakespearean Zombie” by Kristen Marie Boyle
“Tobias”
I released "Tobias" 5 years ago today. Very happy! http://www.amazon.com/dp/1532372906/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_NFVNSAYAAM7ZP4EVWVKW
