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.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message:...

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 nightmares and dreams. She's so much more than the image that we see in our favorite telescope....

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/message Support this podcast:...

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, #podcasting #perfectionism, #perfectionist #poem #poetry, #justbeyourself --- Send in a voice message:...

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://arianarcherry.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message:...

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/message Support this podcast:...

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, “Five Steps to Becoming a Slam Poet” has received upwards 600K views to date. In addition to being...

"Dreaming away in a hazy smoke, dancing under a crescent moon, I remember all that I was, all that I have been…" Poet Ariana R Cherry searches for her dreams and beyond what this life could be... What do you see when you try to uncover the mist of all of your undiscovered dreams?  -Learn more about poet, Ariana R Cherry and read her poetry at http://arianarcherry.me -Visit Ariana's publishing and art printing company Full Moon Inspirations at: http://www.fullmooninspirations.com  ---...

Growing Up a Poet is a spoken word poetry reading with background music or also known as spoken word instrumental. It is poetry read by the author, Ariana R Cherry. She also created and played the background music, as well as produced the poetry video. "Growing Up a Poet" is a little narrative poem about Ariana growing up as she became a writer and poet - from childhood to adulthood.    **********************************  - Words and music written by Ariana R Cherry  *********************...

Poet Ariana R Cherry recites her originally written poem, "Mother Moon," for this spoken word poetry reading. In the background is piano accompaniment which Ariana wrote and played herself as well. The moon is a constant in our lives, always showing up every night as it shines a light in our darkness. She is "Mother Moon" keeping us safe throughout the night.  To support this podcast, shop at htp://www.cherryartwares.art For more of Ariana's poetry, check out http://arianarcherry.me ---...

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 journals, original artwork, and books from a variety of authors.  Shop today at...

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 more about the poet, Ariana R Cherry, visit: https://solo.to/arianathepoet --- Support this podcast:...

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 more about the poet at https://solo.to/arianathepoet --- Support this podcast:...

"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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/support

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 contagious virus that disables our ability to breathe, speak and separates us from those that we...

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 finding incantations that are used to set the tone of his show...  Find out where he gets his ideas...

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  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/support

"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 strange without you,  But I’ll do my best and stay strong, and try not to be blue.   This year, all I can think of are the...

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, then you will enjoy Leo Crandall.  Leo also reads his song/poem, "There is a Wind," on this...

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://arianarcherry.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast:...

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-paperback Check out WYLD Art Gallery- Featuring Native American paintings : https://wyld.gallery/ Need some...

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 variety of talents. You can learn more about Drew by going to...