Listen to the poem, " A Normal Kind of Love," from poet Ariana R Cherry's production titled, "A Normal Kind of Love," which is based on domestic abuse. 

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Poet Ariana R Cherry shows off some of her piano skills as she shakes up the classic known piano song, "Fur Elise," and transforms it into a more modern jazz style. Tune in and see if you like her spin on the song... 

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The poem, "No Name," is from the original presentation/production, "A Normal Kind of Love," written and produced by author/poet Ariana R Cherry. "A Normal Kind of Love," is a true story about domestic abuse told through poetry, prose and music. 

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Why is it important to share our stories? Exactly where do they come from? As a writer, or even - just as a person - it is important to share our stories. Listen to author, Ariana R Cherry's opinion on sharing stories and also get a chance to listen to a couple poetry readings as well. 

We as humans are often afraid to think of our own mortality...or how much time we have in our lives. What are some of our fears about mortality? Listen to this poem about mortality, read by poet, Ariana R Cherry.

Read along with the poem on her website at:  https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/2016/12/27/dark-poetry-secrets-of-mortality/ 

Listen to "King of Pain," which is a poem about domestic abuse from the program titled, "A Normal Kind of Love," written by Ariana R Cherry. This poem depicts an individual who is living in a so-called "Kingdom" that is filled with pain where one may feel trapped or "imprisoned." For more information about the poem or "A Normal Kind of Love," visit:  https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/a-normal-kind-of-love-program/

 Tune into some romantic poetry of love, a bond carrying through the stars within such an infinite universe...  Read by poet, Ariana R Cherry. 

To You, Dearest Love

Sitting under a bright kindred moonlight,

Have you ever felt like an outcast?  There are those of us that feel "different" compared with others- those of us that walk to a different beat of the drum....

"I’d rather not say that I am insane,

My mind will not comprehend such a thing,

Nor would appreciate you to suggest so…

But it is absolute pain that erases the numbness..

Not a smile, laugh, frown, sadness…

Or your hand upon my knee…

It is blunt pain, that paints such a villainous smirk on me."

Check out the video of this poetry reading on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/ap4NdV8POwI

Read the "Outcast" on Wordpress at:  https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/2017/02/03/dark-poetrythe-outcast/ 

Thank you for listening!