https://www.amazon.com/Introspectrum-R-Sen/dp/1736216732 Sealey Challenge #23 I met R.Sen at the NYC Poetry Festival this year and fell in love with her words. I have a personal anecdote in which the two of us and my friend Yael did a ritual to bring love and protection to Britney Spears. She is truly a class act and her … Continue reading “Introspectrum” by R.Sen
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“Pearls in a Shell” by Umar Yahaya
https://www.amazon.com/Pearls-Shell-Collection-Sublime-Poems/dp/B08H6RKM37/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=umar+yb&qid=1629677800&s=books&sr=1-2 Sealey Challenge #22 'Nigerian poet Umar Yahaya (Umar YB) is someone I encountered on Facebook. It's always interesting how bonds between poets transcend countries when social media is involved. With Umar's poetry, there are so many vivid images which come along with minimal words. People who are able to pull off this technique are … Continue reading “Pearls in a Shell” by Umar Yahaya
“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)
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)
“A Socially Acceptable Breakdown” by Patrick Roche
https://www.amazon.com/Socially-Acceptable-Breakdown-Patrick-Roche/dp/1943735980 Sealey Challenge #16 Patrick Roche is one of the most important figures we have in poetry. The ways in which he describes suicidal tendencies is heartbreaking and profound. I have been fortunate enough to watch him perform in numerous venues and his vulnerability speaks volumes.
“Remembering Tamir on the 4th of July…” (a poem by Donna Ferrie)
https://www.àboutdesouffle.com/2017/07/remembering-tamir.html When I grow upTo become a manI'm gonna be a Super Hero,Savin' the worldFrom all things bad. I think I’ll wearNot a cape of redBut a Shirt of Blue,A Silver-Star BadgeOf Invincible Power,An Emblazoned Cap--All the neighborhoodTryin' it onFor size. The protector ofOur Community,My family will be soProud of meMy best friend,“Musa,”* (*Mansa Musa, … Continue reading “Remembering Tamir on the 4th of July…” (a poem by Donna Ferrie)
“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
Set from the NYC Poetry Festival
Video credit: Douglas G. Cala
Jacob R. Moses 