Learning To Fly

Today's featured collection is Floating, Brilliant, Gone by Franny Choi. This episode is primarily to celebrate AAPI Heritage month while still starting conversations in other audience memeber's lives. I think there's a lot to be said about the views Franny shares in her work and about how clearly she makes her pains, struggles, and stigmas come off the page. So even as a reader who is not of thes...

Today is a busy day for me. I'm part of a volunteer effort. I'm hosting sharing Space from 6-8 pm PST (feel free to tune in from www.twitch.tv/sincerelybluejay or on Instagram live) and I have a friend coming into town for a few days. All of these things had to happen today. And are for such different and amazing reasons. That being said I feel like the only poetry that would adequately embody tod...

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Today's episode is a lot like chatting with an old friend - just a recap of all the things you know and love. If you're an artist sharing your work on Instagram than you've PROBABLY seen this lovely soul popping up to support you from time to time. And now it's time for us to support her and help in celebrating her birthday, the anniversary of rebirthing her social media accounts, and sharing her...

SOOOOO EXCITED to finally be able to share the work from these pages with you guys! As I said before, it's been a long time coming! But I sincerely hope that in listening to these affirmations you are having an amazing Friday and kicking off your weekend right. Also if you don't already have a copy go to amazon or your favorite online indie shops and request a copy of "Words from a Wanderer" by Al...

This collection by Natalie Marie was gifted to me through a giveaway! And I think that is part of the reason it is so incredibly special to me. I am thrilled to share some of the poems and a little review with you in celebration of National Strawberry Month - because this book has all the elements of a nice ripe strawberry. The sweet, the sour, the in between and so much more!  If you do not...

I keep coming back to this collection to share with you guys. Part of the reason is that even owning the book every time I revisit it, I see things I missed, and I find new ways of looking at each piece or even individual lines.  But maybe I'm also biased because I've been taking workshops with Neil for a good portion of the pandemic and it gives me an entirely new perspective and fondness fo...

Today's episode has been long-awaited since March when I featured Skribbles by K in honor of womens' history month!!! But trust me - this episode was so worth that wait! And if you have not yet picked up a copy of skribbles by K I urge you to add it to your wishlist or pick it up today! If you've already got a copy please take the time to leave a review wherever you love chatting about books!!!!&n...

This episode is another way to celebrate Mental Health Awareness month through poetry and community.

I often look at the work written and shared by the incredible poet Rudy Francisco as food for thought. Every single piece teaches me something, reminds me of something, or gives me new and different perspective.  There are so many things to celebrate in the month of May: Mental health awareness, AAPI Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage month, wildfire awareness and prevention, foster car...

In today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast, I shared a handful of poems written by my poetic friend of many names. I shared them in an order that makes sense to me. In an order that moves me like no other. But I'd like to say that each and every one of these poems stands alone or could work together to tell a story. And that - that is ultimately why we're sharing this voice in celebration a...

This episode is all about you, the audience and the poems you treasure the most!

This episode is definitely food for thought as it features poems from Franny Chou's collection Soft Science. These are incredibly complex poems that do just as well on the page as they do read aloud. There is still time to submit your voice recordings for the poem in your pocket day episode make sure to send them on or by April 29th so that the episode can air at normal time!

Today's episode features a handful of poems from a light in the attic by shel silverstein. This is one of my favorite poets and yet I have no idea why it took so long to get his poems featured on the podcast!!

Today's episode features poetry by Phil Kaye from his collection A Light Bulb Symphony. Happy World poetry month! Happy Earth Day! And feel free to tune in for our NaPoWriMo Challenge and Camp NaNoWriMo write in on twitch.tv/sincerelybluejay from 7-9 pm PST!!!

Today's episode features poetry from the collection "The Sweet, The Sour, and Everything in Between" by Natalie Marie. I'll admit I won my copy of the book through her Instagram page but it had already been on my wishlist for a while and I'm so glad I get to share some of the work with you!

Another celebration of National Poetry month!!!

I found this book by accident but it reminds us of the life's journey and how important it is to be present every step of the way. That is why I've chosen to feature it here today.

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I am thrilled to announce that today's episode explored the limited release collection "Dragonlands" by Ash Raymond James!!!! And I'm also amazed that I not only get to include this book in my personal library but also that I have the 13th of the limited copies!!!! Also, quick reminder: you can still share YOUR voice sharing your favorite poems for our specialty Friday poem in your pocket day epis...

This episode features poems from the collection "Nightingale" by bookleaf publishing house - it's only $0.99 for the ebook - so there's really no excuse not to add it to your personal library! You can now purchase Dear Bouquet-inspired merchandise at www.sincerelybluejay.com AND www.etsy.com/shop/sincerelybluejay - whichever you prefer or is easist! We are meeting for sharing space every Tuesday o...

"Skribbles by K" is an incredible collection reflecting on the pandemic and growing pains in many phases of life. I love this sweet little collection and that's what makes it a perfect way to start off this week as we continue our celebrations of National Poetry Writing Month and the Camp Nano challenge as well! Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P9XDX4H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin...

This episode is packed with Spring poetry from a variety of voices and eras! Enjoy!!!

This episode is a list of prompts for you to enjoy at your own pace and to return to whenever you'd like a little jolt of inspiration. It's perfect for NaPoWriMo because you can listen through until a prompt inspires you and because you can pause the episode and really take your time with each one :)

Today's episode is a write-in to help kick off Camp NaNoWriMo (visit www.nanowrimo.org for more information) as well as NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month which isn't hosted by an organization - but is basically to write a poem every day for the entire month of April which is World Poetry Month). I think this episode is a great way to get your feet wet and to see what a guided write-in might...