Spoken Word Poetry Podcast

It's okay to want to retreat and be on your own... Introverts especially need time alone to recharge. But also, being on your own and finding peace is important for your mental health. This is a podcast from the RIFT NATION NETWORK with your host, Artist & Poet, Ariana R Cherry. For more about Artist & Poet Ariana R Cherry, visit her website & read her blog at: http://arianarcherry...

Mother Moon is an original poem written and read by author Ariana R Cherry. It is a spoken word poetry reading with piano accompaniment which Ariana also wrote and played herself. MOTHER MOON POEM We wait for the moon to rise to awaken our tired eyes. She leads us through the unseen darkness, as we wait for the warm light to materialize. The nighttime moon gives us hope, and protects us from night...

Listen to Ariana Cherry's original poem, "Hazy Smoke," complete with an instrumental background that she created... "Dreaming away in a hazy smoke, dancing under a crescent moon, I remember all that I was, all that I have been…" For more poetry by Ariana, check out her website at http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

Are you too hard on yourself? Do you strive for everything to be perfect, just right? Sometimes it is hard to tell ourselves that it is okay to make mistakes. Welcome to this special podcast, "Perfectionists Anonymous." Let's talk about how difficult it is trying to be a perfectionist. Instead, we should learn how to be ourselves and just do the best that we can. #podcast , #podcasts...

A spoken word poem titled, "Curtain Call," read & written by the poet, Ariana R Cherry. It also features original written & played piano music by Ariana. If you would like to see the digital time-lapse drawing that goes along with the audio, check out the YouTube video at: https://youtu.be/9OcvNuf52yI Purchase poetry collections and read more poetry by Ariana R Cherry at: http://...

We will not just be dust in the ground, but we will carry on with our souls as star dust... Listen as artist/poet Ariana R Cherry speaks on the grief of losing her cat, and how it also made her think about how she would like to leave her legacy. Our souls will carry on beyond our physical lifetime here on this Earth.

Listen to Poet, Ariana R Cherry read her original poem about life as she compares it to art...We as humans are always a "work in progress," as life is a continuous process. #poetry #spokenword #poetryreading #spokenwordpoetry

A spoken word poem titled, " The Moon Sings to Me ," written and read by the poet, Ariana R Cherry. It features original piano music which Ariana also wrote and played. 

In this episode of Spoken Word Poetry, Ariana sits down and talks with poet Gayle Danley. She is a slam poet who has been writing and sharing poetry with the world for most of her life. Her electrifying live performances have garnered critical appraise. She has been a frequent guest on NPR and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on CBS’ 60 Minutes. Her TED-Ed Talk, “F...

Have you ever sat and wondered what your purpose was in life? Have others tried to tell you what your purpose is? Only deep down, do we know what our purpose is in life - we just need to listen to our heart and follow it to know what that might be. Perhaps you will identify with this spoken word poem, "Purpose."  Feel free to visit our anchor store at "Cherry Art Wares" where you can browse j...

Poet Ariana R Cherry has created & played her first piano accompaniment for one of her poems. In this episode she will be reading her poem, "One Year," with her own personal piano accompaniment playing in the background. "One Year" was written about the pandemic we all have struggled with, but the poem could be about any struggle that has had an impact in your life within a year.  For mor...

Listen to some of my spoken word poetry that I pull from the vault. The poem, "Perfection and You," was a popular one among my listeners and received a lot of love and listens. For those who have not heard this poem, listen to see if you can identify and also know that it is quite alright to not be perfect. For more poetry read by Ariana R Cherry, visit: http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com Learn mo...

" Now is the time to come together and have faith," Poet Ariana R Cherry recites in this spoken word poetry reading.  "In darkness times, we stand... the light may not be as bright, But if we all hold each others' hands, We will help each other feel alright... " ************************** Visit Ariana's bio website at: https://solo.to/arianathepoet

There seems to be so much that is raging through our nation and planet, and it is affecting the lives of our people everywhere... Who is responsible for the sickness and violence that is traveling throughout the world?  WHO? "Our once blessed nation now lays upon the cross being crucified… But who is carrying the blood on their hands?" Our entire earthly planet is being infected with a contag...

Ron Fitzgerald is a Gothic Illusionist who begins his acts with poetic-like incantations that are both creations of his own and pulled from some of his favorite inspirations - such as classic actor, Vincent Price.  In this episode, we take another look at how Ron develops his acts - it's not just about the illusions themselves, but setting up the atmosphere, choosing the music and creating or...

Listen to a simple poem titled, "Words for Life," that offers you bits of wisdom for living. To read and listen to more poetry, visit http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com 

"Missing You at Christmas" Spoken Word Poetry is dedicated to anyone who is missing someone at  Christmas this year.    "This year, the air is a little different,   even though the Christmas lights still shine just as bright  The year has been tough, filled with struggles,  and maybe, not even laughing as much.  It is true, that this Christmas, may feel a bit str...

Host of Spoken Word Poetry Podcast, Ariana R Cherry sits down and talks with the soulful Leo Crandall about his career as a writer, musician and artist.  Included in this episode are two of his songs, "There is a Wind" and "House of the Widow." If you are a fan of the musician/artist, "Hozier," or just enjoy soulful meaningful lyrics and music that transport you into another time or place, th...

Have you ever wanted a perfect Christmas? You know - like the ones you see on TV - especially Hallmark, where everything goes as planned ? Or like the ones in books with the Christmas fairy-tale endings? I am sure at one point or another, we all have dreamed about, "The Perfect Christmas..."  Would you like to listen to or read more poetry by Ariana R Cherry? Check out her website at http://a...

On this episode of Spoken Word Poetry Podcast,  we speak with poet and friend, Linda Crate. Recently, she put together a collection of poems based on a dream she had. The title of her book is called, "The Samurai." Listen to what this dream was about and also some of her poems from the book.  Check out Linda Crate's book at: https://www.yellowarrowpublishing.com/store/the-samurai-paperba...

Welcome to another episode from "Meet the Author Series." In this special episode, Poet Ariana R Cherry speaks with Motivational Speaker, Comedian and Story-teller, Drew Davis who offers some insight on presenting your work better to catch the audience's attention and even some helpful hints for YouTube as well. Drew has been known as the renaissance man or perhaps, "Jack of all trades," with his...

Sometimes we want to say what is on our minds, but we are afraid to be judged to quickly. The world often is too quick to spout back when we reveal our true feelings. It can be quite fearful to speak our truth, when others are quick to shut us down... Listen to this original poem written by poet, Ariana R Cherry, "Shine a Light."  This podcast has been sponsored by WYLD Gallery. WYLD Gallery...

Down below, onto the earthly land, a long dark haired middle-aged woman dressed in a red-hooded cape stands outside an old wooden loft with rusty shutters, observing the night sky above. Hidden behind her hood, is a face, that has been aged way too soon… Scars from life’s misfortunes written across her cheeks, For more poetry by Ariana, visit: http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com Still want even mor...

An eerie Halloween poetry reading... A young woman sits alone in a dark room, bound by her own misery to an old worn tattered chair. She sulks silently, writhing in her own torture by disturbing memories of long ago… More poetry by Ariana R Cherry at: http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

In this episode, host, Ariana R Cherry, speaks with inspirational author, Lorraine Reguly. After experiencing trauma in her young life and overcoming difficult obstacles, she turned "Nope to Hope," and began to see life in a more positive light.  We also had the pleasure of hearing some poetry that Lorraine had written too. Take a moment to listen to this podcast and her story, and then visit...