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I had fun in October with some local and online performances, and a few published poems. Of course, I am sharing a new poem. In November, I'll be participating in the BVI Lit Fest along with a plethora of talents. Invest in what grows you!
Pulse Poetry Magazine
My poems, Brought Up and Shattered Soul were included in the October issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine on pages 4-5. Other poets include Nelly Vee, Klassy Poet and Lisa ‘Lipps’ McCready.The Zest of the Lemon Volume 3 Autumn
The poems, Walls Speak and I Breathe You In have been published in The Zest of the Lemon Volume 3 Autumn.Poetry on YouTube
- Possibilities: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UdQEbciRi3M
- Even Superheroes Need a Hero: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yvTiNHYTCYw
- For So Many Reasons: https://youtube.com/shorts/VaZATOj6Spk
- indecision: https://youtube.com/shorts/Vyoj8Vvxe18
Sense and Sensibility Haiku Journal
The November theme for the Sense and Sensibility Haiku Journal is gratitude. Read haikus from Mike Jurkovic, Paul Callus, Thompson Emate, Boryana Boteva, me, and other poets in this series here:WIWN Caribbean American Heritage Month Short Film 2025
I participated in the WIWN Caribbean American Heritage Month Short Film by sharing Granny Said A Lot. This film features Britton Wright, Kasi Senghor, Stephan Hughes and other Caribbean poets.
VacantThe Mocking Owl Roost
Domestic Violence is Real was published by The Mocking Owl Roost.Virgin Islands Book Highlight: Johnny the Great Rooster
I feature both authors and artistes on my blog. Johnny the Great Rooster was written by Jeffrey and Arona Forbes. I love a chicken story and this one is a good one!Tribute for Heroes and Foreparents Day
Monday, October 20 was Heroes and Foreparents Day in the Virgin Islands. I reshared my poem about my great grandmother, Christiana Freeman, because she is my hero! She was a midwife who delivered countless children and was also a stalwart Methodist. I celebrate her and will try my best to live up to her legacy.Performances
- I shared Success on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Opening Ceremony for Public Service Week 2025.
- On October 9, 2025, I was asked to give a response on behalf of the honorees at the Public Service Recognition Ceremony and I was excited to take my acrostic poem, GLOW, into meaningful remarks to inspire my colleagues.
- I visited Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on October 10 for their Open Mic and shared Our Gem and journal. Toyer Fahie was also there sharing some inspiration with the children.
- I joined the LWG Poetry Meet on October 14 with Dr Anshu Sharma, Dr Lalit Mohan Sharma, Dr Rita Malhotra, Neelam Saxena - Moderator, and Rupa Rao - Tech Facilitator on October 14, 2025. I shared Through the Purple Portals of My Mind (Visual Verse) and The Answer is in the Trees (written at CARIFESTA XV).
- On October 17, I performed Hand in Hand at the World Food Day Ceremony.
- At the October 19, 2025 Fertile Brains Open Mic, I shared Heaven's Movie and Every Day. I'm on from 39:22.
New Spoken Word Tracks:
- Gone in the Head: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/gone-in-the-head-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Never Alone: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/never-alone-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Prisoners of the Streets: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/prisoners-of-the-streets-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Everything You Are: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/everything-you-are-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Butterfly Effect: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/butterfly-effect-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Homewrecker: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/homewrecker-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Hot Seat: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/hot-seat-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Forgotten Treasure: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/forgotten-treasure-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Sun and Earth: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/sun-the-earth-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Still is the Heart that Finally Dropped Its Guard: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/still-is-the-heart-thats-finally-dropped-its-guard-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Never-ending Eargasm: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/neverending-eargasm-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Slipped Away: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/slipped-away-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Everything: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/everything-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- On the Other Side of the Moon: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/on-the-other-side-of-the-moon
- Sound of Love: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/sounds-of-love-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Music from the Heart: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/music-from-the-heart-la-rabsatt-vocals
- Roses in the Cracks of My Heart: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/roses-in-the-cracks-of-my-heart-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Enchanted Fruit: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/enchanted-fruit-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
- Following Voices that Lead to Poor Choices: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/following-voices-that-lead-to-poor-choices-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
New Poem
this spot is now occupied
because you said yes
this heart is indemnified
since you have me covered
I am no longer petrified
my soul’s vacancy is now closed
together we stand unified
as a neatly completed puzzle
© Linette Rabsatt 10-29-2025
I write to inspire the world with my words!
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