Poetry For Now

The Pandemic continues, Political conventions play out virtually.  We get the travel ITCH. So what can we do NOW?  Exploring Calusa Indian Mounds, and connecting with our animal neighbors are ways we have found to have safe fun!  Still remember to help support people having a hard time making ends meet. Our new art work is from the talented artist AdamBatliner.com Support the show

Even though here in America the Covid Pandemic is not slowing down, we cannot sit here and mope.  We need to get on with life in the best and safest ways possible, showing respect for ourselves and our communities.  So here are some ideas to find ways to celebrate whatever we can! Support the show

This episode was inspired by the life and death of Congressman John Lewis, and starts to explore on how we too can make our lives more purposeful.  There will be more on this topic!    After receiving feedback from listeners and friends, you will find two changes from previous  podcasts:  shorter and easier to digest, and more silence. Support the show

At this time, July 2020, traveling out of state is not a great idea - and not even possible to some places in the world.  This episode is about: Ichigo Ichie , the art of making the most of every moment by experiencing that each moment is unique, and never repeatable; AND using our minds to remember great travel experiences.  The newly written poems are: THIS MORNING; RAINY POND WALK; SUNRISES; TR...

Art, poetry included, has played a role in social and political awareness and change.  This episode includes poems related to the Pandemic: Loneliness, Silence and awareness, Reflecting on what people are going through and how the world community is in this together, the power of "wishes".  Also there is RAP song inspired by Hamilton, and a short poem inspired by Rumi; and of course gong...

We are connected to everything in many ways and we don't always recognize that experience at the time.  These poems explore our relationship with the moon, animals, people, our Self and events.  At another, deeper,  level we have control over how we experience and how we see the world when we connect to our spiritual, inner Self.  At the same time we have little control over what the universe...

This episode focuses on Unity as the way to keep moving forward together to recover and heal the racism and racial injustice addressed in the last 3 episodes, and focused on how we as a country and as individuals, can stop and repair racial injustice and racism.  Support the show

America is recognizing and starting to address the pain and consequences of systemic racism.  This podcast includes a look at the past, through stories, and the future and how each of us can make this a positive TURNING POINT.  Please do not sit back, do your part now! Support the show

Through poetry, this episode starts to answer the questions of how do we change systemic racism, how do we change the culture and how do we ourselves change?  Because for real, lasting change we have to change. There is no middle ground between Racist and Anti-racist - you are one or the other!   As a white jew born in England, I recognize I cannot imagine or feel what it is like to be born in a b...

This is a response to George Floyds murder and systemic racism.  It includes a powerful story of Mohamed Ali's experience 60 years ago in Kentucky and a metaphorical poem: Pilgrims on the Path.   It ends with a call to action! Support the show

We all have a simple decision on what to focus our minds on. This episode explores what can happen when we choose to focus on JOY!  You will also hear CRYSTAL BOWLS, another type of gong, played by Kassandra.  ENJOY!  You will hear a limerick, Haikus and other poetic forms. Support the show

In this episode we explore the inner and outer journeys that we, as human beings, are on.  Poems include: The Journey of Life; Adventure; Safari Journey; Ode to the Peat Bogs; The Mangrove Tunnel.  Also Kassandra plays her gongs.  Preparing and creating these podcasts has been a great opportunity for reflection as we all live in this new reality.  Stay safe. Support the show

Martin introduces Kassandra with a poem, and she then talks about her 5 types of gongs and plays them.  The resonating sound of the gongs played together is a relaxing meditation experience, best listened to through good headsets, sitting or lying down. Support the show

Newly written poems about the different behaviors forced on us to slowdown the spread of the Corona Virus and that has started us on a journey that, despite the pain and suffering, is revealing benefits for people and the environment.  And, as usual, there is a lighter side and humor is always helpful.  The route this journey will take is up to us. Also includes poems written during Martin's...

Being completely present and open to nature's sounds and sights, gives us a sense of freedom.  This can release our minds from any negativity and open our hearts to experience greater peace and inner strength.  You will hear poetry, sounds of nature and Kassandra playing her gongs. Support the show

Martin Strasmore, the host and writer offers a brief bio and reads poems. The poems in this episode are: Be Your Very Best, TP, Daily Dose, and Does One Ever Know Why? Kassandra Strasmore plays the gong.  These poems are inspired by this extraordinary time we find ourselves in, the opportunity to step out of the daily deluge of news and opinion and a humorous look at one of the strangest fears and...

Philosophical, practical and delightful poems about TIME.  The poems in this episode are:  Sheltering In Place, When will It End?, When The Time Comes. and "Walking Time" written about Martin's 200 mile walk on the Coast to Coast path across Northern England. Support the show