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| Outside of Hotel 1829 in St. Thomas, VI |
I think July 2025 was my most exciting month of poetry! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Here's a rundown of my events and activities.
My poem, Change, was published in Homecoming 5 published by Aurochs Press.
St. Mary Literary Festival
Henito went to Jamaica on July 5, 2025! A recording of my short story, A Paltry Poultry Tale, was shared at the St. Mary Literary Festival between 11:25 am and 12:00 pm. View the video on my YouTube page.
O2 Haiky Literary Magagine
One of my Haikus about our favorite fruits was published by O2 Haiky Literary Magagine.
Video Uploads
- My Thoughts on Black Love: https://youtube.com/shorts/dWXKbUPoAjc
- Rights: https://youtube.com/shorts/yQqOVhIEEDo?si=IHXOfIy-adMQeXE0
- Hearsay: https://youtube.com/shorts/qVYw_-MYUNU
- You are Valuable: https://youtube.com/shorts/pScBxX9kFzU?si=uAF5DTdFO_SCgGsg
Social Possibilities: Poetic Voices of Hope
My poem, Hope, was published in the Social Possibilities: Poetic Voices of Hope anthology, which is available here:
July Artist Feature: Empire the Artist
My featured artist for July was Empire the Artist, who hails from St. Thomas, USVI. Empire the Artist sings Ah Cheating, which took the 2025 Vivid Streaming Road March title.
morphog31
My poems, Filtration and A Broken Pen, were published in morphog31.
SweetSmell Journal Issue Four: Sing, Dance, Clap
My poem, When the Music Hits You, was published in the SweetSmell Journal Issue Four: Sing, Dance, Clap. This poem is all about movement and engagement to music. I love performing this piece!
My poem, Hope, was published in the Social Possibilities: Poetic Voices of Hope anthology, which is available here:
July Artist Feature: Empire the Artist
My featured artist for July was Empire the Artist, who hails from St. Thomas, USVI. Empire the Artist sings Ah Cheating, which took the 2025 Vivid Streaming Road March title.
morphog31
My poems, Filtration and A Broken Pen, were published in morphog31.
SweetSmell Journal Issue Four: Sing, Dance, Clap
My poem, When the Music Hits You, was published in the SweetSmell Journal Issue Four: Sing, Dance, Clap. This poem is all about movement and engagement to music. I love performing this piece!
Ultramarine Literary Review
Stranger Moon was published by in the Ultramarine Literary Review. I have to shout out Legendary Ink for this poem! You can also listen to it on SoundCloud.
Panoplyzine
My poem, Red Eyes, was published in the May issue of Panoplyzine.
Presence
My poem, Love Above the Label, was published in Presence.
Summer Contemplation
My poem, Coy Confidence, which was written about baseball, has been published in Summer Contemplation. Truth moment: I am not baseball player.
Pass the Word VI
From July 15-17, 2025, I participated in events hosted by Pass the Word VI and have to shout Katie Landry for her passion for the literary arts. I was able to share some of my favorite poems and stories over the three-day event: A Paltry Poultry Tale, Honeybee, Destress, The One Year Wait, A Michael Jackson Story, Teach the Youthdem Right and more. I was also able to host my first poetry workshop! Shout also to Hotel 1829 for a beautiful experience! I didn't get to write much poetry on that trip; however, the inspiration was bubbling.
All Your Poems
Two poems, Forbidden and Enigma, were published by All Your Poems. Printed books can be published here: https://allyourpoems.com/magazine-store. Purchase PDF downloads here https://allyourstoriesandpoems.com/shop.
Magique Publishing
My poem, Furry Friend, and two photos were published in Furrily Loveable, which is published by Magique Publishing. This issue is all about cats and dogs!
My poem, Coy Confidence, which was written about baseball, has been published in Summer Contemplation. Truth moment: I am not baseball player.
Pass the Word VI
From July 15-17, 2025, I participated in events hosted by Pass the Word VI and have to shout Katie Landry for her passion for the literary arts. I was able to share some of my favorite poems and stories over the three-day event: A Paltry Poultry Tale, Honeybee, Destress, The One Year Wait, A Michael Jackson Story, Teach the Youthdem Right and more. I was also able to host my first poetry workshop! Shout also to Hotel 1829 for a beautiful experience! I didn't get to write much poetry on that trip; however, the inspiration was bubbling.
All Your Poems
Two poems, Forbidden and Enigma, were published by All Your Poems. Printed books can be published here: https://allyourpoems.com/magazine-store. Purchase PDF downloads here https://allyourstoriesandpoems.com/shop.
Magique Publishing
My poem, Furry Friend, and two photos were published in Furrily Loveable, which is published by Magique Publishing. This issue is all about cats and dogs!
Spoken Word Collaborations
- Memories: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/memories-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Light Pulse: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/light-pulse-la-rabastt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Soon As I Get Home: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/soon-as-i-get-home-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Children of the Night: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/children-of-the-night-remixed-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Ring of Fire: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/ring-of-fire-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Sensation: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/sensation-la-rabsatt-vocals
- Until The Pages Start To Fade: https://on.soundcloud.com/cUG7hyCC4m7Nx1H1Ri
- Heathen: https://on.soundcloud.com/dqJeBmEx3lxaaChVdg
- Electric Silence: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/electric-silence-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- I Wish It Would Rain - Remix: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/i-wish-it-would-rain-the-remix-la-rabsatt-vocals
- Until the Pages Start to Fade: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/until-the-pages-start-to-fade-part-2-remixed-la-rabsatt-vocals
- One Wish: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/one-wish-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Sleepless: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/sleepless-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Baby, I’m Scared of You: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/baby-im-scared-of-you-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Even Superheroes Need A Hero: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/even-superheroes-need-a-hero-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Heaven's Movie: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/heavens-movie-dedicated-to-allie-poetry-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Ignored: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/ignored-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- We are Who we are: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/we-are-who-we-are-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- For So Many Reasons: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/for-so-many-reasons-part-1-remixed-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
I celebrate the life of poets I’ve never met
yet, I feel that I am somewhat connected
because of the legacy they developed in poetry
we saw their talents and how they would use their pens
and we never had to ask when a prompt was coming
because their poetic minds were always brewing
construing how they could inspire us to vent
their intent was so pure and yet so engaging
I’ve taken so many risks with what I shared
I knew they cared because they would always comment
giving encouragement to spur us on
and now they’re gone – we are not at a loss for words
because these poets inspired us all on our journey
I celebrate their lives with this brief inspiration
praying for compassion for those left to mourn
although they’re gone, they remain our poet friends
who inspired many to keep on creating
I celebrate their life and draw for their inspiration
© Linette Rabsatt 7-29-2025
Dedicated to Allie Poetry, Rawle Iam James, Jeff Taylor and other poets within our circles who have passed on this year.
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