https://www.amazon.com/Geometria-Urbe-Rocio-Uchofen/dp/9972731502 Sealey Challenge #9 I first met Peruvian poet Rocío Uchofen back in 2019. The way she spoke, you could tell she was a poet. "Geometria de la Urbe" is just as enjoyable in Spanish as it is in English. When I listened to her read, I felt her words even though I'm not completely … Continue reading “Geometria de la Urbe” by Rocío Uchofen
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Recording of Prima Materia
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KGB Bar
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.
“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.
Jacob R. Moses 