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
“The Lucky Lighthouse” by Jessica Kratz & Kathy Trimarco
https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Lighthouse-Jessica-Kratz/dp/194250022X In honor of National Lighthouse Day, this is a supplemental recommendation. The Lucky Lighthouse is a coloring book written by Jessica Kratz and illustrated by Kathy Trimarco. Given the therapeutic elements of coloring, believe me when I say there is also healing in lighthouses.
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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
Prima Materia (poem)
Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com Burning the sage to engulf a new brand Rich calcification is no sleight of hand Repression and trauma, falling to the floor Depression, dilemmas, kick them out the door Dissolving the sorrows into the bare ground Gushing of water declines by the pound Tears begin running while scoping the … Continue reading Prima Materia (poem)
Jacob R. Moses 