Learning To Fly

This collection by Natalie Marie was gifted to me through a giveaway! And I think that is part of the reason it is so incredibly special to me. I am thrilled to share some of the poems and a little review with you in celebration of National Strawberry Month - because this book has all the elements of a nice ripe strawberry. The sweet, the sour, the in between and so much more! 

If you do not already have a copy consider checking out Natalie on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/_poetrybynatalie/

Or pick up a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W7JNY8V

I keep coming back to this collection to share with you guys. Part of the reason is that even owning the book every time I revisit it, I see things I missed, and I find new ways of looking at each piece or even individual lines. 

But maybe I'm also biased because I've been taking workshops with Neil for a good portion of the pandemic and it gives me an entirely new perspective and fondness for his writing. 

Today's episode has been long-awaited since March when I featured Skribbles by K in honor of womens' history month!!! But trust me - this episode was so worth that wait! And if you have not yet picked up a copy of skribbles by K I urge you to add it to your wishlist or pick it up today! If you've already got a copy please take the time to leave a review wherever you love chatting about books!!!! 

To get a copy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P9XDX4H/ref=x_gr_w_glide_ku_buy?caller=Goodreads&callerLink=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fen%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F56322323&tag=x_gr_w_glide_ku_buy_sin-20

GoodReads Reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56322323

I often look at the work written and shared by the incredible poet Rudy Francisco as food for thought. Every single piece teaches me something, reminds me of something, or gives me new and different perspective. 

There are so many things to celebrate in the month of May: Mental health awareness, AAPI Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage month, wildfire awareness and prevention, foster care month, Military appreciation and still so much more. I'd like to celebrate as much as possible while still holding true to the initial purpose of this podcast - beginning conversations and inspiring people to create and share their own works. That being said, I think Rudy touches on many of the boxes while still providing classic food for thought. 

In today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast, I shared a handful of poems written by my poetic friend of many names. I shared them in an order that makes sense to me. In an order that moves me like no other. But I'd like to say that each and every one of these poems stands alone or could work together to tell a story. And that - that is ultimately why we're sharing this voice in celebration and recap of this wonderful event. 

To read more of his works please visit: https://www.poems-and-quotes.com/poets/507104

This episode is all about you, the audience and the poems you treasure the most!