Learning To Fly

In this episode M. Rene' shares and discusses three works by John Keats: "To a friend who sent me some Roses", "To Autumn", and "Bright Star". 

In this episode M. Rene' shares some of her favorite blog posts from the critically acclaimed poetry blog www.iwrotethisforyou.me written by Iain S. Thomas also known as Pleasefindthis. 

In this episode, M. Rene' shares three poems by Robert Frost: "To the Thawing Wind", "Wind and Window Flower", and "An Encounter". If you'd like to share your own favorite Robert Frost poem submit your recording here for a chance to be part of an upcoming episode: https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode, M. Rene' shares two poems by Olivia Gatwood from the collection Life of the Party. 

In this episode, M. Rene' read assorted poems from the collection "Beautiful Chaos 2" written by Robert M. Drake. The diversity of these pieces serve to inspire authors and artists in their own poetic journey through National Poetry Month. 

In this episode, M. Rene' reads and shares various pieces written by E. E. Cummings as a way of celebrating National Poetry Month. All pieces are from the complete E. E. Cummings anthology version 3

In this episode of Learning to Fly, I introduce my little brother and attempt to celebrate his birthday (belatedly) with some of the few pieces of poetry he enjoys. In today's episode, you'll hear "Sakura Festivals" and "A very Colorful Moth" both written and read by M. Rene' of SincerelyBlueJay Poetry. Also, happy 19th birthday - kiddo!

In this episode I shared two of my most popular pieces "To Crave Tea Time" and "Breadcrumbs (to crave tea time pt. 2)" both written and read by M. Rene' of SincerelyBlueJay Poetry. 

In this episode, a guest star, Nona, takes center stage as she reads three poems: "Boquet" by Langston Hughes, "Growing Pains, Changing Leaves" by M. Rene' of Sincerely BlueJay Poetry, and "I am" by Kori Malia. 

In this podcast I shared "The Beauty of Kindness Rivals All" written and read by M. Rene' of SincerelyBlueJay Poetry and also recommended three books of the week. I recommened "Ninteen" by Mckenzie Campbell, "Great Goddesses: Life Lessons from Myths and Monsters" by Nikita Gill, and "I Wrote This For You" by Iain S. Thomas/Pleasefindthis. 

In this episode, I shared "Not Needed Anymore" and "In the Middle" two poems written and read by M. Rene' of Sincerely BlueJay Poetry. 

In this episode, I shared "Rebirthing the Tempest" and "widening the Rose" two poems written and read by M. Rene' of Sincerely BlueJay Poetry. Though there is no interlocking theme between the two pieces, both are conversation starters and can be used to help distract from a busy day or the chaos of the world around. 

In this episode, we explore the creativity of poetry and also the importance of making the most of any moment. Today I am sharing two poems titled "Confessions of a Snowflake" and "Artistry" both are written and read by M. Rene' of SincerelyBlueJay Poetry. 

In this episode you'll hear two shorter pieces, that were written to showcase the importance of being honest with yourself and your craft as well as leading to those "ah-ha" moments that the world could always use more of. The pieces today are "Too Deep" and "Dew-Stained Silk" written and read by M. Rene' or SincerelyBlueJay Poetry. 

In this episode I shared two more original poems titled "Prolific Loneliness" and "Short of Breath" in an attempt to ease into a conversation of social distancing while still encouraging friendship and personal epiphanies. Thank you for joining me.

This episode includes two poems from 2015 titled "The Transition" and "As a Poet". Today I am exploring the transition we're all feeling as life marches in alongside shocking world news and also the importance of taking care of yourself whether that means having a regular sleep schedule or finding a hobby that also acts as therapy, like I have in poetry.