Fan photo from antifolk badass and one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Phoebe Blue Seance fan photo from my good friend, Citrona Westley. Fan photo from fellow poet, James Dean Rivera. Photo by fellow poet and actor, Michael Zaiontz. Seance put in the spotlight by Tom Hickey Seance placement by Tom Hickey Seance fan photo from … Continue reading Fan Photos of “Seance”
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The Sealey Challenge
The Sealey Challenge is inspired by Nicole Sealey and her vision to have people share in the love of poetry and recommend the works of other poets. In this vein, I have begun to make a list of poets worth recommending along with a blurb/anecdote. I am fortunate to know as many poets as I … Continue reading The Sealey Challenge
The Good Grief Podcast w/Scottt Raven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw08ERvRll4 This is an episode where I talked about my work as a poet and ruminated on the death of my father. This series is by a poet/author/spoken word artist Scottt Raven. He has a book out and will talk about it as part of The Sealey challenge. I will talk more about The Sealey … Continue reading The Good Grief Podcast w/Scottt Raven
Visual Art
Along with being a poet, I am also a visual artist. Here is my portfolio of art which was accepted by different publications and galleries. Enjoy! Meandering Oracle The Bright Side of the Sun
Thank you
I greatly appreciate everybody who has liked what they've seen on this website. Feedback is always welcome. If you have any input, please leave a comment and/or subscribe. I leave you with some original food art.
“Sticks and Stones” by Kyoko Heshiimu
https://www.amazon.com/Sticks-Stones-Kyoko-Heshiimu/dp/1479153141 Sealey Challenge #2
Two Paths (Metro) (Poem)
Touching the Sky (Poetry in the Park – Maker Park)
Introduction
Photo Credit: Brian ZasJack M. Freedman is a poet and spoken word artist from Staten Island, NY. Publications featuring his work span the globe. Countries where his poetry found homes include the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Ukraine, Nigeria, South Africa, Mauritius, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Singapore. Under the pseudonym Jacob Moses, … Continue reading Introduction
Journey of Dreams (Tribute to Kirby’s Dream Land)
Nintendo introduced you, Kirby-san,way back in 1992. You puffed,swallowed your enemies, sprinted, and danced--iconic, harmony with every move.Running through plains, the oxen and the elvesgrace the greens. Aplenty is the fruit.Birds flying through the air, willow in bloom,dropping the apples as branches extend. As mollusks scatter within castle walls,ghosts haunt the towers, lasers made of … Continue reading Journey of Dreams (Tribute to Kirby’s Dream Land)