June culminated with nominations, a few online performances, several poems published and 20 spoken word tracks in conjunction with Legendary Ink. Here are my updates.
Verse-Virtual
My poem, Take Your Flowers, was published by Verse-Virtual.
Pulse Poetry Magazine
The June issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine is out! Toyer Fahie is on pages 5 and 6. I’m on page 10 with My Love for BVI Culture and page 22 with Our Treasure. Find Nelly Vee on pages 11, 19 and 23. There’s some great work by Klassy Poet, Tiffany Mariie, Lisa Lipps Davis and other talented poets.
Whispers of Spring's Serenade
My poem, Fruit on the Vines, was selected for the Whispers of Spring's Serenade.
Micromance Magazine
My short story, The One-Year Wait, was published by Micromance Magazine. I’d love to hear you feedback on this story.
Virgin Islands Artist Feature - Scrouge
My poem, Take Your Flowers, was published by Verse-Virtual.
Pulse Poetry Magazine
The June issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine is out! Toyer Fahie is on pages 5 and 6. I’m on page 10 with My Love for BVI Culture and page 22 with Our Treasure. Find Nelly Vee on pages 11, 19 and 23. There’s some great work by Klassy Poet, Tiffany Mariie, Lisa Lipps Davis and other talented poets.
Whispers of Spring's Serenade
My poem, Fruit on the Vines, was selected for the Whispers of Spring's Serenade.
My short story, The One-Year Wait, was published by Micromance Magazine. I’d love to hear you feedback on this story.
Virgin Islands Artist Feature - Scrouge
My featured artist for June was Scrouge. Click here for the article.
2nd Place Poem Dedicated to Toyer Fahie
2nd Place Poem Dedicated to Toyer Fahie
Please read my second place poem in the IPC Poetry Contest (tied with Henry Jones) about my fellow Virgin Islands poet, Toyer Fahie.
Nominations
The Writer's Block Poetry Collective
On May 30, 2025, I performed during the The Writer's Block Poetry Collective presents... Mz.KIR's online open mic part 3. I performed Blood Rose and The Receipt for Making Me.
June 6, 2025 Readings
My poem, Filtration, was published in the Keeping in the Flame Magazine.
Otherwise Engaged A Literature and Arts Journal
I have three poems, Images, Pure and Peace and Revival, published in Otherwise Engaged A Literature and Arts Journal Volume 15.
Lit eZine Vol 8
My poem, Floating Ghosts, was published in Lit eZine Vol 8.
Let's Po-et
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, I joined Nita Chase and her amazing team, Nuri and Stephanue and shared Collaboration State of Mind and Vibes.
June Video Uploads
Nominations
- National Spoken Word Awards: I’ve been nominated for the National Spoken Word Awards for Best International Artist. Please vote for me: https://shout.com/s/iXedCkDb/i/2313049
- The Virgin Islands Icon Awards: I was nominated for The Vrgin Islands Icon Award in the category of Writing and Publishing.
I am very grateful for the nominations and votes.
On May 30, 2025, I performed during the The Writer's Block Poetry Collective presents... Mz.KIR's online open mic part 3. I performed Blood Rose and The Receipt for Making Me.
June 6, 2025 Readings
- Calling All Poets Series: The phenomenal featured poets were Holly Iglesias, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram and Arthur Russell. I shared Rent and Afraid of My Shadow. View the reading here: https://youtu.be/7n4PYHZBSvs?si=aI8V0zH0mawyJsce
- Live with Mz.KIR podcast: I particpated in the Live with Mz.KIR podcast and shared Arrest and Oversexualized. View the session here: https://youtu.be/XtF9aqitaz0?si=_gCOBHnJCOrgpPHK
- I performed People I've Met Along the Way at the June 2025 Poetry Reading and Roundtable online reading on June 7, 2025.
- I shared my poem, Deny, at the June 8, 2025 reading which was held to showcase the work of the poets in the Lost Love anthology. This poem was written in October 2024 for the Worcesteshire Lit Fringe Promptober Challenge and is dedicated to my mother who passed on October 1, 2018.
My poem, Filtration, was published in the Keeping in the Flame Magazine.
Otherwise Engaged A Literature and Arts Journal
I have three poems, Images, Pure and Peace and Revival, published in Otherwise Engaged A Literature and Arts Journal Volume 15.
Lit eZine Vol 8
My poem, Floating Ghosts, was published in Lit eZine Vol 8.
Let's Po-et
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, I joined Nita Chase and her amazing team, Nuri and Stephanue and shared Collaboration State of Mind and Vibes.
June Video Uploads
I have been sharing weekly reel on my social media pages. Here are some that are shared on YouTube.
- Fears: https://youtube.com/shorts/7TW4R1Ch6sA
- For Real: https://youtube.com/shorts/IevY26kUR44
- My Delight: https://youtube.com/shorts/Q-xg7w6UmRA
- Not for the Weak: https://youtube.com/shorts/U95QC2Ff7Ak
We continue to prepare some sumptious dishes in the literary kitchen. Take a listen!
- Oh My God: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/oh-my-god-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Jezebels: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/jezebels-part-2-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Got 2 Be There: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/got-2-be-there-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Blood Rose: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/blood-rose-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Afraid of My Shadow: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/afraid-of-my-shadow-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Perfect Stranger: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/perfect-stranger-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Lay Your Body Down: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/lay-your-body-down-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- I Gambled on Love: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/i-gambled-on-love-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- A House is Not a Home: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/a-house-is-not-a-home-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- You Belong to Me: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/you-belong-to-me-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Time Waits for No One: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/time-waits-for-no-one-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- I Cannot Function: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/i-cannot-function-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- The Beautiful Sunset: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/the-beautiful-sunset-la-rabsatt-vocals
- Love Sounds: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/love-sounds-la-rabsatt-vocals
- Cold: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/cold-part-2-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Love Crimes: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/love-crimes-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Vibes: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/vibes-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Dust and Echoes: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/dust-echoes-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Save Her: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/save-her-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Web of Desire: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/web-of-desire-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Light Pulse: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/light-pulse-la-rabastt-c-double34-music-vocals
New Poem: Tight Curls
if these strands tangle
it will take too much time
to clear the mane
one knot is enough
to cause catastrophe
leaving uneven tresses
in this frustrating process
that’s not for the
faint of heart
or the ones with
softer texture
to manage
it takes care and patience
to lovingly handle
every lock with care
so that each wisp
stays in place
even when the tightest curl
tends to unfurl
at its own beckoning
it’s beautiful to see
a full mane
tamed or untamed
suited to the wearer
© Linette Rabsatt 6-29-2025
July should be more exciting with my participation in an event in St. Thomas, The Virgin Islands Icon Awards on July 6 and more work published.
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