Learning To Fly

In this episode, I am giving lost pieces a home. I am reading pieces from a collection I'm still composing and cannot wait to share with all of you. These pieces touch on a wide variety of life's moments - not just where we're at now. 

In this episode, I shared a handful of pieces from my full-length poetry collection "The Artistry of Breadcrumbs". For more information please visit www.patreon.com/learningtofly

In this episode, viewers and poetry lovers alike share their voices and favorite poems in an attempt to celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day from afar!

In this episode, you will hear poetry by Henry David Thoreau - who wrote in many different styles for his time 

In this episode, I shared poetry from Rhiannon McGavin's poetry collection Branches. 

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/S...

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.f...

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 o...

In this episode you will hear some assorted works of the ever prolific Dylan Thomas as well as a recommendation for the Matched book series by Aly Condie if you're looking for something new to read! If you'd like to share a story about how poetry has affected you or a poem that is particularly meaningful to you time is running short to be a part of the Poem in your pocket day episode of this podca...

In this episode I shared some poems by Langston Hughes, we are halfway through National Poetry Month and I figured if you haven't been inspired to celebrate yet, this might be the push you need. Also, if you're interested in sharing your favorite pieces make sure to submit your recordings here! https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode we explore a handful of Walt Whitman's poetry and share a little bit about how I became so incredibly interested in poetry myself. Also if you're interested in sharing poetry that inspires you remember to submit your own recordings here to be a part of my Poem in your pocket day episode! https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode we will share a wide variety of Nikita Gills work. If you are interested in more of her work she has written many collections on an incredibly broad spectrum of topics and inspirations. Support your local bookstore (online) and experience her works for yourself! And happy Poetry Month! If you are interested in being a part of the poem in  your pocket day episode submit your re...

In this episode, we will explore some of Shakspeare's lesser-known sonnets, some of my favorite sonnets and discussing the things that Shakespeare's work brings to the table even today. Also if you are interested in sharing your poetry or words that particularly impact you, submit them here: https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode, I shared the works of Cyrus Parker from their collections "Maskerade", and "Shot Glass Confessional". Both collections do a great job of discussing growth and the importance of taking time to discover your true self and the values of self-worth. If you are interested in sharing poems that speak to you visit https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message

In this episode, I introduce each of the series of poetry Amanda Lovelace has begun to publish over the years and read select poems from my favorite collections in each series. There are poems from each of these collections : "The Princess Saves Herself in this one", "To Drink Coffee with a Ghost", and "Break Your Glass Slippers". If you'd like to share poems that speak to you for the Poem in your...

In this episode we will discuss and share the works of Maya Angelou

In this episode, you will hear "She walks in Beauty", "Love and Death", and "Darkness" by Lord Byron. These poems stand the test of time, they are varying degrees of difficulty to read and share, and they each tell a story that goes to show anything can be poetry. Also if you're interested in joining the poem in your pocket day podcast use this link to share your poems! https://anchor.fm/Sincerely...

In this episode, you'll hear select works from Courtney Peppernell collections "Hope in the Morning", "Pillow Thoughts II", and "I hope you stay". Also if you are interested in joining in the episode to air on Poem in Your Pocket day here is the link you'll need: https://anchor.fm/SincerelyBlueJayPoetry/message