Spoken Word Poetry Podcast

It's okay to want to retreat and be on your own... Introverts especially need time alone to recharge. But also, being on your own and finding peace is important for your mental health. This is a podcast from the RIFT NATION NETWORK with your host, Artist & Poet, Ariana R Cherry.

For more about Artist & Poet Ariana R Cherry, visit her website & read her blog at:

http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

Mother Moon is an original poem written and read by author Ariana R Cherry. It is a spoken word poetry reading with piano accompaniment which Ariana also wrote and played herself.

Listen to Ariana Cherry's original poem, "Hazy Smoke," complete with an instrumental background that she created...

"Dreaming away in a hazy smoke,
dancing under a crescent moon,
I remember all that I was,
all that I have been…"

For more poetry by Ariana, check out her website at http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

Are you too hard on yourself? Do you strive for everything to be perfect, just right? Sometimes it is hard to tell ourselves that it is okay to make mistakes.

A spoken word poem titled, "Curtain Call," read & written by the poet, Ariana R Cherry. It also features original written & played piano music by Ariana.

If you would like to see the digital time-lapse drawing that goes along with the audio, check out the YouTube video at:

https://youtu.be/9OcvNuf52yI

Purchase poetry collections and read more poetry by Ariana R Cherry at:

http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

A spoken word poem titled, "The Moon Sings to Me," written and read by the poet, Ariana R Cherry. It features original piano music which Ariana also wrote and played. 

In this episode of Spoken Word Poetry, Ariana sits down and talks with poet Gayle Danley. She is a slam poet who has been writing and sharing poetry with the world for most of her life. Her electrifying live performances have garnered critical appraise. She has been a frequent guest on NPR and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on CBS’ 60 Minutes. Her TED-Ed Talk, “Five Steps to Becoming a Slam Poet” has received upwards 600K views to date. In addition to being one of the nation’s most sought after inspirational writers and speakers, Ms. Danley is also an acclaimed teaching artist who’s been working with young people for over 15 years. 

Sit down and listen as these two converse about life, poetry and our gifts. 

Learn more about Gayle Danley by visiting:

http://gayledanleypoet.com/

And also her recent projects: 

https://www.lessonsinpoetry.com/

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http://www.fullmoonart.us

https://fullmooninkpublications.wordpress.com/

*Music in this episode has been provided by http://www.BenSound.com

"Dreaming away in a hazy smoke,

Poet Ariana R Cherry searches for her dreams and beyond what this life could be... What do you see when you try to uncover the mist of all of your undiscovered dreams? 

-Learn more about poet, Ariana R Cherry and read her poetry at http://arianarcherry.me

-Visit Ariana's publishing and art printing company Full Moon Inspirations at: http://www.fullmooninspirations.com