Spoken Word Poetry Podcast

There was once darkness, and you delivered pain to my door, but now, it is no more. I'm taking my life back !

Listen to poet, Ariana R Cherry read her original poem, "Finding My Way." Sometimes through exhaustion when our souls are tired, we float through the clouds, trying to find our way.

We are all unique souls on an individual journey. God created us in his own image yet he gave each and every one of us unique traits and gifts...We are who we are meant to be and we are all souls...

...in the hazy smoke, she saw all that she was, and all that she could be. What do you see in the hazy smoke of a dream?

What happens when a young girl who has seemed to lost her memory, finds out who she is - after seeing a peculiar headstone?  Listen to this poem, "Not Forgotten," written and recited by poet, Ariana R Cherry. Follow her podcast on Facebook a t: https://www.facebook.com/SpokenWordPoetryPodcast/

Have you ever wanted to be or felt like a rebel? Do you live on the edge? Rebels are only flying to be free...

Listen to Mindless Puddles, which was written after seeing a certain movie in 1999. Tune in to find out which one!

Have you ever been told not to grow up to be like somebody else? Have someone told you that your dreams were crazy? If so, perhaps you may identify with, "The Circus."

The poem, "No Name" is from author, Ariana R Cherry's presentation, "A Normal Kind of Love," which is about domestic abuse. She has given the presentation in her home area to those who may be struggling with it or know someone who is. You can also find "A Normal Kind of Love- the Chapbook'" on Amazon.

Listen to the poem, " A Normal Kind of Love," from poet Ariana R Cherry's production titled, "A Normal Kind of Love," which is based on domestic abuse.  Learn about her presentation by visiting :   https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/a-normal-kind-of-love-program/ Like "Spoken Word Poetry Podcast" on Facebook by visiting:   https://www.facebook.com/SpokenWordPoetryPodcast/  

Poet Ariana R Cherry shows off some of her piano skills as she shakes up the classic known piano song, "Fur Elise," and transforms it into a more modern jazz style. Tune in and see if you like her spin on the song...  Follow this podcast on Facebook by visiting:   https://www.facebook.com/SpokenWordPoetryPodcast/  

The poem, "No Name," is from the original presentation/production, "A Normal Kind of Love," written and produced by author/poet Ariana R Cherry. "A Normal Kind of Love," is a true story about domestic abuse told through poetry, prose and music.  Visit   https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/a-normal-kind-of-love-program/ for more information.  Purchase the poetry from "A Normal Kind o...

Why is it important to share our stories? Exactly where do they come from? As a writer, or even - just as a person - it is important to share our stories. Listen to author, Ariana R Cherry's opinion on sharing stories and also get a chance to listen to a couple poetry readings as well. 

We as humans are often afraid to think of our own mortality...or how much time we have in our lives. What are some of our fears about mortality? Listen to this poem about mortality, read by poet, Ariana R Cherry. Read along with the poem on her website at:   https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/2016/12/27/dark-poetry-secrets-of-mortality/  

Listen to "King of Pain," which is a poem about domestic abuse from the program titled, "A Normal Kind of Love," written by Ariana R Cherry. This poem depicts an individual who is living in a so-called "Kingdom" that is filled with pain where one may feel trapped or "imprisoned." For more information about the poem or "A Normal Kind of Love," visit:   https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/a-nor...

 Tune into some romantic poetry of love, a bond carrying through the stars within such an infinite universe...  Read by poet, Ariana R Cherry.  To You, Dearest Love __________________________ My dearest love, oh thou, my heart has ached for you a million years. Sitting under a bright kindred moonlight, my thoughts fall back to your tender touch. I lay here, counting every single twi...

Have you ever felt like an outcast?  There are those of us that feel "different" compared with others- those of us that walk to a different beat of the drum.... " I’d rather not say that I am insane, My mind will not comprehend such a thing, Nor would appreciate you to suggest so… But it is absolute pain that erases the numbness.. Not a smile, laugh, frown, sadness… Or your hand upon my knee…...

 Awhile back, I spoke of a disturbing dream I had about an infected zombie race…No, I didn’t watch any scary movies, watch The Walking Dead or read any scary books….The dream felt quite real and I could experience sight, smell and sounds…..yet again, I have a pretty good imagination……I was told I should write about this dream…as it stayed with me for a couple days. And so, the poem, "Life Aft...

 A poetry reading by author, Ariana R Cherry. After midnight when our world would become two, and the cumulus clouds had become still, she danced adagio under the cool frost of the moonlight with a pale expressionless frown, under the pale dim light....   Read "Adagio Under a Crescent Moon: https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/2...   Watch the video on Youtube at:   https://www....

Do you ever wonder about time and how it applies to life? Do you think about such things as this after midnight ? Do you use time wisely? Sit back and take a time trip with this poem, "Time Trip After Midnight."

Sometimes, poetry can tell stories, like this piece. And sometimes...they can be a bit scary, or perhaps...mysterious. Get ready for a short thrill from this narrative poem, "Visitor of the Night."

Poet/Author Ariana R Cherry not only writes poetry but she has written a few piano accompaniment songs as well. This special original piano song is titled, "I'm Drowning, Make Me Whole." This is a pleasant yet relaxing little short song to brighten up your day! 

Where do we go when we dream? Do you remember your dreams? Just what do they mean? What is your dream world like? Step into dream world as you listen to this poem about dreams...

 October Awakens Poem read by author, Ariana R Cherry.... "An October wind brushes airily on my pale face with unspoken wilderness, The mystery has reawakened. The bleak sky of dancing cumulus clouds overhead is an imaginative dreams-cape that plays the strings of my heavy heart in this October scene. .." ************************************************** Read the poem at Ariana's website at:...

Can you be a perfectionist at times or try to get everything...just right...perfect. Does perfection ever rule your life or make you frustrated ? Then perhaps, you can relate to this poem, "Perfection and You." Read and follow along with the poem by checking it out at the link below:   https://arianarcherry.wordpress.com/2018/05/03/perfection-and-you-a-poem/