Learning To Fly

In this episode, I shared poems by Elizabeth Bishop - an interesting woman who wrote exactly 100 poems and changed the course of literary history. 

In today's episode, I share works by both Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay - two phenomenal friends who met while on their poetry journey. Because of this, I feel that their works complement and support each other in a way that is perfect to highlight the synergy of collaboration poems - especially during National Poetry Month!

In this episode, you'll hear a few works of Sylvia Plath's - each one displaying a fantastically penned chapter of her life and opinions. 

In today's episode I focused on the slam style works of Neil Hilborn. He has two collections available for sale if you are interested in reading more of his works they are titled "Our Numbered Days" and "The Future". Also it's not too late to submit your own favorite poems for the poem in your pocket day episode!

In this episode, you'll hear poetry by Ralph Waldo Emerson and take some time to ponder the true meaning of fate. If you'd like to submit a recording for the poem in your pocket day episode remember to  use the link here: https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode, you will hear some poetry by Oscar Wilde, though we will not discuss much about his writing style or life - just yet. If you'd like to share your voice on this podcast talking about what National Poetry Month means to you or what poem really speaks to you remember to use this link: https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode, I introduced works by four very talented, under-appreciated poets as a way of inspiring you all to submit your favorite pieces for the poem in your pocket day episode while still sharing the works of some amazing people. You'll hear poetry by Julia Alverez, Amy King, Cathy Park Hong, and Timothy Donnelly. To be a part of poem in your pocket day send your works: https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode I had the pleasure of sharing Rudy Francisco's selected poetry from the collection Helium. Also, if you are interested in sharing your reaction to a poem or your rendition of a piece make sure to use this link: https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

Today Zach and I are sharing some of our favorite pieces by Pablo Neruda in an attempt to keep our distance but celebrate the crap out of a very particular year's National Poetry Month! If you are interested in sharing your voice and what poetry means to you, a poem you've written, or a poem that particularly speaks to you make sure to save your message here (Time's running out!): https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode, I shared some works by Trista Mateer. This episode does contain explicit language which is part of what sets Trista's work apart from other contemporary and beloved poets. If you're interested in supporting both her and your local indie bookstore make sure to look into pre-ordering "When the stars wrote back" which is set to release in June! If you're still wanting to share your own poetry or poetry that inspires you make sure to submit it to this link, time is running out! https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message