Spoken Word Poetry Interviews: Life and Poetry with National Slam Poet Winner, Gayle Danley

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

Podcast: Meet the Author/Artist Series: Ron Fitzgerald’s Incantations & Illusions

Listen to the podcast on Podbean —–> https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4v2hd-f7f747 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

Halloween Poetry Reading: The Lonely Lady in the Red-Hooded Cape

Tune into my most recent poetry podcast episode where I read one of my Halloween tale poems about a lonely lady who hangs out in the forest, searching for a friend to become prey…. “Down below, onto the earthly land,a long dark haired middle-aged womandressed in a red-hooded capestands outside an old wooden loft with

Spoken Word Poetry: Poe is Out

For the longest time,she hid within the darkestpart of the secret woods,awaiting to makeher big appearance. Years ago, she escaped there,to get away from thenoisy obscurities of the world.Too much realityhad poisoned her sacred innocent soul….  (Click below to listen to “Poe is Out”) Listen to other episodes of my podcast by clicking below:

SPOKEN WORD POETRY: SILENCE THE MIND (a poetry reading)

Enjoy a short episode/poetry reading from my Spoken Word Poetry Podcast, “SILENCE THE MIND.” If you are looking for calm, serenity or to “silence the mind,” listen to this short spoken word poem.  https://anchor.fm/ariana-r-cherry/episodes/Spoken-Word-Poetry-Silence-the-Mind-edv2lk  

Spoken Word Poetry: “Untold Secrets”

I have recorded another one of my poems, “Untold Secrets,” on my poetry podcast, “Spoken Word Poetry Podcast.” Be sure to check it out by clicking on the link/play button below. The poem has also been posted below for you to follow along.       Listen to: Spoken Word Poetry: “Untold Secrets.” “UNTOLD SECRETS”

Spoken Word Poetry: A Soul’s Fight For Innocence

Recently, I recorded one of my poems, ” A Soul’s Fight for Innocence” on my Spoken Word Poetry podcast. Below is the poem for you to read along with. Feel free to listen to my short poetry podcast on Anchor by clicking on the link. Thank you for listening! Listen to the podcast by clicking

Poetry: Captivity Within

(Listen to this poem, “Captivity Within” on Ariana’s podcast, “Spoken Word Poetry Podcast” by clicking on this link —->    https://anchor.fm/ariana-r-cherry/episodes/Spoken-Word-Poetry-Captivity-Within-eacao5 Follow along by reading the poem below….  ________________________________________________________________ Captivity Within Caged with the tedious thoughts that inhabit thy mind, I search for silence within. But then, there’s the demanding trolls, who live deep inside,

Read & Listen to Poetry: Creation of Insanity

Creation of Insanity Complete irrational hyper-mania can only lead a tortured soul to a delusion of incomprehensible horror. Imaginations deliver fictional stories to a confused mind, perfecting the art of lunacy. Once one crawls too far into the mind, and away from the soft lights of rationality, the soul can become quite incoherent. All time

Spoken Word Poetry: Silent Church

Click on the link below to listen to me recite  my poem, “Silent Church…”  https://anchor.fm/ariana-r-cherry/episodes/Spoken-Word-Poetry-Silent-Church–A-Poem-e9ciq4 “I stand alone in the middle of the empty aisle, waiting to hear a voice, for a gesture, or a healing touch… The air is cold in the dim-lighted sanctuary….  Where did everyone go?”