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Friday, September 5, 2025

My Experience at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados

Ready for another event!
I was blessed to attend both CARIFESTA X in 2008 and CARIFESTA XV in 2025 as a poet. Here are my thoughts.

Mission

2008: I was an active member of the Callaloo Poets, and our mission for CARIFESTA X was to promote our book, Virgin Islands Callaloo: Poems from the Caribbean, and to showcase the Virgin Islands' talent. April Glasgow and Jerome Joseph, authors in the anthology, also travelled to Guyana for the event. Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley, also known as Sowande Uhuru, joined the delegation at the time. We interacted with other regional poets, performed, and displayed our book.

2025: Seventeen years later, the mission was more personal but still wider. I wanted to promote my book, Be Inspired: Poems by Linette Rabsatt, showcase my versatility, and support the other members of our delegation, especially three young poets, Trinity Lettsome, Abbria Hodge, and Michael Jefferson.

Delegation

2008: The delegation in 2008 included visual artists, moko jumbies, writers, artisans, and other talents, including Ghost, Trenita Hodge, and Gregory Tye.

2025: Our 53-member delegation included visual artists, writers, dancers, a core youth presence, animators, tourism experts, and filmmakers. 
Dressed for the Literary Gala

My Experience

2008: I travelled on different days from the delegation and was stranded in Trinidad overnight after being bumped from my flight. Despite that challenge, after arriving in Guyana, I listened to other regional talents and performed. I wrote a poem about the event in 2008, CARIFESTA X, and it was recently published by Wax Poetry Magazine. 

2025: I had no travel issues! I attended seven workshops covering children's fiction, prose, playwriting, technology-infused publications, and reframing our stories. I also facilitated a workshop, Understanding One's Poetic Journey. I first hosted this workshop through Pass the Word VI for a small group in the USVI in July 2025.

More about CARIFESTA XV

My Workshop

I did not sleep well the night before the workshop because I was still unsure of my content. When I started the session, the audience was filled with my delegation. Eventually, others joined in, including Robert Gibson, a notable Barbadian poet and CEO of Passionate Words Editing Services, and a young lady I met at another event. Another poet also joined in and participated. I also gave Mr. Luke, and Ms. Anika Christopher, and Mrs. Andria Flax from my delegation an opportunity to share insights on their publishing journey.

During the session, I saw people in the audience shed their inhibitions and share their work. I was most impressed with five young people from our youth cohort. We had encouraged them to create a group poem. I was about to close the session when one of them reminded me that they were charged with sharing their piece. I didn't have to prod or encourage - they were ready. I was inspired.
Posing with Kacey Garvey, 2025 National Spoken Word Awards Best International Poet

Making Connections

I would say that this was the greatest benefit of CARIFESTA XV. I linked with a Barbadian HR Colleague and met poets from Jamaica that I have interacted with online. Most importantly, I was able to get to know our delegation. I attended film debuts, Big Conversations, and art showcases because I wanted to witness Virgin Islands talent on display.

I also linked up with a few talented poets: Alistair from St. Kitts and Nevis, Kwame from Trinidad and Tobago, Kacey, Britton and Steve from Jamaica, and Jeffrey from Suriname and many others from Barbados and Anguilla.
Posing with Robert Gibson aka Passionate Poet and CEO of Passionate Words Editing Services

Working with the Young Poets

I had the pleasure of working with the three young poets that I mentioned above. We met virtually and in-person a few times to prepare for the trip. I challenged them with prompts and poetic forms. They always remained respectful, sharp, and creative. I was very proud to see Michael and Trinity perform in the first WAPAX Poetry Slam. Initially, when we met, I told the young people that we should perform every time a mic became available. They listened and shared their inspiration!

The Poem that Broke Me

I attended a workshop hosted by Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa, and she introduced an exercise by asking us to think about our ancestors. I was already teary but holding strong. She then directed us to think about walking into the sea, letting the water cover our heads, and listening to an ancestor's voice. I wrote a poem, and when I went to read it, I broke down. I really felt like my ancestors were calling out to me to wake up. Here is the poem that broke me.

My Breaking

You are the warrior
Called to awaken your brothers and sisters
Reminding them of the need to stay steadfast
All that glitters won't last
I call on you to stand up
For those who are voiceless
And that's regardless of creed or color
You have been sitting on your dreams
You can't stand in what seems to be okay
You weren't made to be mediocre
Let go of the chokehold
Even as this water gets cold
And you feel like you're drowning
You still wear a crown
You still have to be what you
Were molded to be
So even as you turn the leaf
Because your pages seem filled
It is in your will to be
Don't let me down
Don't disappoint your ancestors
They struggled so you can have it better
They gave you inspiration and passion
The basic facets for you to make a difference
Just renew your commitment to being you

© Linette Rabsatt 8-25-2025

Suprise Recognition

I was invited to a Literary Gala, and it was a beautiful event that featured Barbadian Literary titans. When we went outside for refreshments, Mia Lennard told me that my information was being displayed. I was shocked! My writing has come a long way since 1996, and I am grateful for every encouraging word, criticism, and rejection because I have seen the difference in my work. I want to inspire the world with my words.
Photo taken by Mia Lennard

Thank You

I am very thankful to the Premier, Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development for affording me the opportunity to represent the Virgin Islands at CARIFESTA XV. I hope that my work, words, and passion made BVI proud. I have to mention our lead officer, Mr. K’Mari Fahie, Assistant Secretary, for his excellence in ensuring that we were comfortable and engaged.

Investing in What Grows Me

I invested in a small tablet to read from and update my social media while I was in Barbados. I also want to shout out my son, Anthony Cheltenham Jr., of 3AL Productions. He created my logo, Be Inspired, long before the book came to life. I wore several of his designs in Barbados.
Posing in Barbados close to Rihanna's House wearing a grad shirt designed by Anthony

Takeaways from CARIFESTA XV

I have to keep writing

I need to take the ideas out of my head and share them in print, on social media and in the community. When I wrote  my short story, A Paltry Poultry Tale, I was just playing around with the behavior of the chickens that visit me. At the workshop with Delvin Howell, I dissected that story and linked it to relationships, women's issues, our prejudices and comedy. Who would think that a story about Henito, JaQuiche, Egglantina and Henrietta would have so much layers (pun intended)? The tools that I learned will help me to develop stories that are relevant and engaging. I am truly thankful for the experience.

We Need to Create Bios

Every creative needs to have a 50-100 word bio. The bio should clearly state where you are from, what you do, and your accolades.

Here is my bio:
Linette Rabsatt is a Virgin Islands poet with roots in the BVI and USVI who began writing in 1996. You can find her work in her Kindle book, "Be Inspired: Poems by Linette Rabsatt" and on her blog, Words of Ribbon. Her poems and short stories have been published in various journals, magazines, and anthologies, including Pulse Poetry Magazine, Visual Verse, Syncopation Literary Journal, Spillwords, and Micromance Magazine. She won the 2024 Read Yuh Ting TOO Virtual Caribbean Poetry Contest and placed second in the 2025 Tell Yuh Story Contest.

My first bio shared with a journal or magazine may state that I have written 400 poems. I think I should be close to 1,000 if I include the haikus, tankas, and eintous. Since I've become more active in Facebook poetry groups that share prompts, and after teaming up with Legendary Ink, my collection has exploded.
My content that was on display

Give the Crowd Something to Take Away

I displayed a letter-sized sheet with my contact information, bio, and social media links with QR Codes. I think that everyone displaying literary and visual arts needs to create similar or business cards. We must use technology to our advantage.

I want to inspire the closet writers who have a story to tell. My duty is to share my insights on writing, performing, and publishing. I am no expert, but I think that I am good at encouraging others!

Be inspired!
Repping my BVI pin made by Clovers

Monday, September 1, 2025

August was a Blast - Publications, CARIFESTA XV & New Poem

Photo by Mia Lennard
August 2025 provided me with new avenues for my work in various journals, magazines and anthologies. I was also blessed to participate in CARIFESTA XV in Barbados. CARIFESTA XV needs a special blog post, which I will share soon. Here are the other updates!

Pulse Poetry Magazine
I have three poems in the August 2025 issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine, Party, Old School Reggae and The Message in the Music. 

Everscribe Magazine
The Shadow Eyed Wolf, made it into Everscribe Magazine

Parcham Magazine
Whimsy was selected for the July 2025 issue of Parcham Magazine. 

The Literary Times Magazine Issue 06
Forbidden, was published in The Literary Times Magazine

Away with the Faeries
'Lovestruck' and 'Floating Ghosts' were selected for Away with the Faeries, which is available on Amazon. 

Feed the Holy
Silent Prayer has been published by Feed the Holy on August 28, 2025.

Spillwords
My poem, high, was published by Spillwords on August 22, 2025. 

Poetry on YouTube

Spoken Word Collaborations
  1. Trials and Tribulations: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/trials-tribulations-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  2. In a Field of Weeds: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/in-a-filed-of-weeds-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  3. Quench: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/quench-part-2-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  4. My Mind Went Out to Play: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/my-mind-went-out-to-play-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  5. Out There on the Ocean: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/out-there-on-the-ocean-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  6. Casted Out: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/casted-out-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  7. Neptune: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/neptune-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  8. Living in the Mix: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/live-in-the-mix-la-rabsatt-vocals
  9. The Strangers: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/the-strangers-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  10. Unknown Territory: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/unknown-territory-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  11. Cruel Intentions: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/cruel-intentions-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  12. Sinful Stranger: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/sinful-stranger-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
  13. A Testament that You're Gone: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/tell-me-sumthin-good-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
Photo by Mia Lennard

New Poem
Eintou: The Web

my parlor
awaits the fly
I, the brown wise spider
you, bright beautiful butterfly
I pray you visit me
let’s weave magic
as one

© Linette Rabsatt 9-1-2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

March 2025: An Incredible Journey of Poetry Promotion

March 2025 was incredible. I had several poems published and numerous performances, including a feature. My article on a featured local artist will appear in early April.

Zartaar Lit
Zartaar Lit is a new literary magazine and they selected Living My Story and sultry schemes for the inaugural issue in February 2025.

Verse-Virtual
Verse-Virtual selected The Path of Clarity for the March 2025 edition.

Pulse Poetry Magazine
The March 2025 Edition of Pulse Poetry Magazine included two of my pieces, Endurance and Impact, in there. Check out this edition which features Toyer Fahie (pages 3 and 4), Nelly Vee (pages 20 and 21) and many more talented poets. There are some erotic pieces throughout the magazine.

Feature on The Inter-Viewer
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, I was interviewed by Laxman Rao from The Fertile Brains team. The interview was very natural and flowed seamlessly. I was very comfortable and again, very humbled to even be considered. We spoke about my poetic journey and the poems in Be Inspired: Poems by Linette Rabsatt (Kindle). I performed Proud and Out Loud, one of the pieces in the book. Do share your feedback in the comments.

Orenaug Mountain Publishing Online Reading
I participated as a featured reader in the March 1, 2025 reading hosted by the Orenaug Mountain Publishing. I shared four pieces, Temptation and Living from my earlier writings, The Ladder of Hope which was written in February 2025 and Music Calls Me written on the same day.

The Fertile Brains Open Recital
  • March 2, 2025: I shared two pieces, Reciprocation and The Star's Tale, from 1:56:21 close to the end of the event.
  • March 9, 2025: I shared To a Grand Lady from 1:18:40.
  • March 16, 2025: I shared A Writing Tale from 59:20.
  • March 23, 2025: I shared Do You Mind if I Touch Your Pen
Cultivating Voice Live Poetry Readings
  • March 2, 2025: I was able to share Indecision during the open mic portion of the Cultivating Voice Live Poetry Reading on March 2, 2025. The focus was on the body with the publisher, editors, and contributors of the anthology, Braving the Body.
  • March 23, 2025: I shared Do You Mind if I Touch Your Pen during the Fifth Anniversary reading.
Papi's Poetry Corner
I joined Papi's Poetry Corner along with some other talented female poets on March 6, 2025. The vibe was authentic, inspiring and energetic. Please ensure that you watch this show!

Calling All Poets Series
I performed during the Calling All Poets Series March 7, 2025 reading which featured Joann Deiudicibus, Thomas Festa and Julian Matthews.

Orenaug Mountain Poetry Journal
Thank you to Orenaug Mountain Poetry Journal for the opportunity to grace the virtual stage on March 1, 2025! See the full video of my performance here.

Fire & Dust Zoom Around the World
I was invited to perform at the Fire & Dust Zoom Around the World on March 13, 2025. I had a great time sharing with poets from around the world. I shared 15 pieces spanning my earlier to recent works.

Renga Competition 2nd Place
I participated in a Renga poem competition with Aleks Hannibal from Trinidad and Tobago and we placed 2nd! The competition was hosted by KVI Network Creations LLC. 

World Poetry Day 2025
Read about my fun activities on March 21, 2025! I had a blast!

Let's Po-et
I was live with the Let's Po-et team on March 22, 2025 led by the fabulous Nita Chase and co-hosts Stephanie Catlin Piper and Nuri Desvigne! Nelly Vee and I shared along with all the awesome poets that blessed the mic. I performed re-birth and Not On Our Own.

New Video: The Garden Life
I originally shared this poem, The Garden Life, with The Bounty Brunch Podcast Episode: Spring Clean. I decided to close off March 2025 with this recording which has footage of my garden and produce in 2024 and 2025. Feedback always welcomed!

DoubleSpeak Magazine
DoubleSpeak Magazine was one of the first publications to share my work. I am very grateful for See It and Freedom being published in the Fourth Anniversary issue. They are both older pieces but have great significance to our journey as a people. Six photos were also selected.

Collaborative Poem
Technology today proves that you don't have to be in the same region or country to collaborate. Here is Maybe Tomorrow by The Infamous Strategy & I on the vocals. Thank you to Clarence Ferguson Jr. for putting this together. Here are the words to my piece.

Maybe Tomorrow
Some days you didn’t hold me at all
I remember the days you didn’t answer my calls
Even though I had some stumbles and falls
You left me stranded - face down and sprawled
Instead of loving me, you put up walls
And I was stupid because I was still willing to crawl
Back crying to beg you to stick around
Even when my heart had again fallen to the ground
And tears fall from my eyes – yet I make no sound
Distressed because I see that you have found
A new love interest who you think is better
But I see she is just another empty headed go-getter
You left me for her so now I’m the ‘regretter’
Sad and lonely - a broke love investor
Who fell too quickly for a man that didn’t love me
Blinded, broken and very unable to see
Maybe tomorrow but most likely never
It’s going to take a miracle for me to feel better
Maybe tomorrow you may come my way
Love’s unpredictable is all that I can say

© Linette Rabsatt

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Poem: The Garden Life by Linette Rabsatt

I originally shared this poem, The Garden Life, with The Bounty Brunch Podcast Episode: Spring Clean. I decided to close off March 2025 with this recording which has footage of my garden and produce in 2024 and 2025.

Friday, March 21, 2025

World Poetry Day 2025 was a Blast!

Display at Highland Library
World Poetry Day 2025 went something like this:
    1. Toyer Fahie
    2. Kedrick Malone
    3. Nikiesha McMaster
    4. Justin Hodge
    5. Nelly Vee
    6. Akin Chinnery
    7. Linette Rabsatt
Sharing an acrostic poem with the students
School Visits
My intention was to inspire the children with positive words and encouragement. I prepared by choosing age appropriate poetry and techniques to get them involved. I used their participation, acrostic poetry, visuals, musically infused poetry, rhyme and relatable themes to keep them interested, despite their ages. I really hope that they were inspired! Two special poems were Go Light Our Way and Rainbow because I created visuals to help the children better understand how to use the acrostic technique.
Poem shared with the children. Do you see the special word?
Haikus for World Poetry Day 2025

unification
joining of liked minds and loves
bring peace into life

broken machine blues
some frustrated customers
the payday line blues
With Allison Flax-Archer, Secretary General, BVI National Commission for UNESCO
a glittered diamond
butterfly smiles with might
love personified

insecurities
halt, strip, hurt, break, blur, scrape, tear
progression stays stalled
Performing a poem that included the children's participation
poetry will lead
you back to your roots, culture
heritage – new love
Acrostic poem shared with matching photo
I am poetry
words personified through me
creative outlet

© Linette Rabsatt 3-21-2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

February 2025: The Ongoing Poetic Journey and a New Poem

February had its share of triumphs and rejections. I always say that for every poem a publication accepted, other publications rejected twenty others. I work harder and submit more. I've never been a quitter and will continue to push my pen.

Remember, these words from my poem, Revisited:
... words written
and hidden
are no use
share them and let someone peruse

Here is my journey for February 2025.

Pulse Poetry Magazine
The February issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine featured poems by Toyer Fahie, Nelly and I and the other awesome contributors. I shared Deny in honor of my mother and The Nurturer for those with love on their minds.

Louisiana Lyricists Lounge: Open Mic
I performed during the February 1, 2025 open mic hosted by Louisiana Lyricists Lounge. Special thanks to PAWCRAM da Poet for creating this venue. I shared Mama's Prayers from 11:29. This was the first open mic that PAWCRAM hosted and it was very well supported. The poets shared some heavy inspiration.

The Fertile Brains Open Mic
I joined The Fertile Brains Open Mic on February 2, 2025 and shared Inspiration, a poem inspired by a writing prompt in Papi's Poetry Corner MVP Facebook Group. I'm on from 44:08 until 45:41. The Fertile Brains Open Mic showcases poets from across the world. 

Talentourney Feature
Aleks Hannibal, a fellow poet from Trinidad and Tobago featured me on his webpage, Talentourney. He has been hosting writing competitions to encourge us to keep our inspiration flowing. Three of my pieces are featured, My Love's Locked Down, Yellow and Filled with Flaws.

Cultivating Voices Live Poetry
I shared Sight (CAPS Anthology) during the Cultivating Voices Live Poetry which featured Lynda VE Crawford and Indran Amirthanayagam, two well-traveled and published poets. 

Syncopation Literary Journal
My poem, Music Is, was published in the Syncopation Literary Journal on February 3, 2025. Follow the link and look for my name. This is one of my pieces from the archives.

Lucid Voices Black History Month Open Mic
I shared in the Lucid Voices Black History Month Open Mic, hosted by Adonis Richards. I shared My Thoughts on Black Love.

All Your Stories Magazine
My short story, A Bird's Life, was published in All Your Stories Magazine February 2025: Quick Reads and Memories. It's available on the magazine's website and Amazon (Kindle and printed).

Micromance Magazine
My poem, Sweet Lady, was published by Micromance Magazine. I was inspired by a writing prompt shared by Ashanti Taylor from Pulse Poetry Magazine to write a poem based on Sweet Lady by Tyrese Gibson.

Calling All Poets Series Reading
The February 7, 2025 session of Calling All Poets Series featured Megha Sood, Linda McCauley Freeman and Harvey Soss. I performed my poem, Pages to be Fulfilled, from 1:52:50 to 1:54:00 during the open mic. Open mic poets included Tom Holland, Heather Kays, Patricia Carragon, Richard Spisak, Rich Boucher and many more talents.

Ameslounge Interview
I am grateful for the interview with Andrea M. Echols of Ameslounge on February 8, 2025. I shared two pieces with her, Granny Said a Lot and De-Stress.

Highland Park Poetry
Shout out to Highland Park Poetry for featuring my poem, Subtle. Do let me know if you think it is subtle or frank!
Artist Feature: Diamond Plus
This month, I featured Diamond Plus, an artist from the Virgin Islands. Read more to learn about him and check out his sound.

WOC This Way for Poetry
My poem, Love and Affection, was published by WOC This Way for Poetry on February 14, 2025. It was written based on a prompt with Pressure's song, Love and Affection, as the inspiration.

February 16, 2025 Poetry Events
Inspired Poetry Corner
I had the honor of listenting to the featured poet, Stella Magal, at the Sunday at the Corner, hosted by the Inspired Poetry Corner. I was able to share two pieces during the open mic, Honeybee and Writer's Block. I'm on from 1:19:59. The entire reading was an awesome experience.

Cultivating Voice Live Poetry
I performed during the Wild Card Open Mic along with a group of talented poets from all over the world. I shared Honeybee and The Panther Within.

Silver Birch Press
My poem, Sweet, was shared by Silver Birch Press on February 16, 2025 in their series, My Favorite Things. Of course, it is an ode to my favorite tart filling, pineapple.

Haiku Feature
Thank you to St. Petersburg Library System for featuring my haiku on February 18, 2025.
New Video for Erase and Embrace
I've uploaded a new video, Erase and Embrace. The title was inspired by the talented Nita Chase. Please leave a comment with your feedback! Thank you for your kind support!

February 22-23 Readings
Let's Poet
I performed during the February 22 edition of Let's Poet with Nita Chase and some other amazing poets. I shared My Thoughts on Black Love and Stitched Love.

The Fertile Brains
I shared Fruit on the Vines and This Piece of Me during the February 23 edition of The Fertile Brains open-themed recital. Grateful to be performing with poets from India.

Pour Your Heart Out Open Mic
The February 23, 2025 edition of the Pour Your Heart Out Open Mic, hosted by Nakenyia Sheree Stokes, was a beautiful experience with feature poet, Vitamin D. Poets who graced the mic included De'Asia Thompson, Pawcram DaPoet and Emanuel Cole. I shared a tanka, This Escape, and a new piece, The Ladder of Hope.

Sense & Sensibility
My haiku was featured in Sense & Sensibility. Click the link for my piece and several others.

New Poem
This poem is a Renga and it was inspired by a prompt from Nelly Vee of KVI Network Creations, LLC.

Split Personalities

bury the hatchet
let go, forgive and forget
regret is wasteful

forgiveness – no, not this time
their lies hurt me to the core

turn the other cheek
just be the bigger person
you can still trust them

bitten already – no way
trust is out of the picture

give them one more chance
just continue to be nice
your good deeds will stand

not accepting disrespect
this nonsense must end today

© Linette Rabsatt 2-26-2025

Upcoming Interview
I have an interview on Saturday, March 1 at 8:00 pm IST which is 10:30 am BVI time. I will share the link.

Friday, January 31, 2025

January 2025 - New Energy, Work and Features

I have thoroughly enjoyed the 10 weeks of January 2025 (lol)! I've had work featured in several publications and was blessed to have a 30-minute Solo Poetry Recital hosted by The Fertile Brains. I am looking forward to doing more in February and I plan to have great fun!

Here's a chronology of what has happened in January 2025!

Pulse Poetry Magazine
My poems, Another Year (page 34) and I Envision (page 37), were published in the January 2025 issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine. Nelly Vee and Akin Chinnery are also in the Magazine.

Feed the Holy
Feed the Holy published two poems in January:
Personal Freedom Anthology
My poem, Personal, was published in the Personal Freedom anthology by Orenaug Mountain Publishing. You can purchase a copy here: https://www.orenaugmountainpublishing.com/poetry-collections/personal-freedom.

My Eintou Poem
My eintou poem placed second in a competition! I entered two pieces and Love Heals placed second.

Rebirth Anthology
The anthology, Rebirth, features two of my poems, Re-birth and Break Through the Cracks. All proceeds will go to New Hope For Families in Bloomington, IN. You can find the paperback here https://a.co/d/6SPAiH0 and the hardcover here https://a.co/d/6o5Fr6H. Thank you to Walden Quinn Ceasar for having confidence in my work.

Literary Cocktail Magazine
Literary Cocktail Magazine accepted my photo, Morning Blues in its Fall 2024 issue.

Darkly Beautiful
Magique Publishing selected my piece, Dark Snowman, for the Darkly Beautiful publication. Dark Snowman is on page 12.

Synchronized Chaos
Synchronized Chaos published two of my pieces, A Day Out and Pack Mentality, on January 1, 2025.

Dem Dope Poets
  • On January 7, I was the surprise guest on Dem Dope Poets, hosted by Kim Mosby Summers on Instagram. The 3 Goats and a Mic, the featured poets, delivered some powerful and impactful pieces. I shared Another Year. It was awesome being in their virtual company.
  • I performed during Dem Dope Poets on Instagram Live hosted by Kim Mosby Summers on January 14 along with Pawcram and Gerronteed.
The Poet Heroic
My poem, Filled with Flaws was published by The Poet Heroic as the Poem of the Week on December 27, 2024. It's one of the pieces that I originally submitted to Visual Verse based on a photo prompt.

Calling All Poets Series
I performed during the Calling All Poets Series reading on Janaury 16, 2025 which featured LJ Sysko. I'm on from 1:39:44 to 1:42:41 sharing What is Next, Pack Mentality and A Walking Inspiration.

YouTube Upload
I wrote my poem, Indecision, based on a photo prompt. It's a piece that I had some fun with based on the image. 

January 19, 2025 Online Readings
  • Verse Virtual: I attended the Verse Virtual Poetry Reading, which featured Page Starzinger and David Baker. I'm on during the open mic from 47:42 to 49:08 sharing two pieces, Red Umbrella and The Cooling Aura.
  • Orenaug Mountain Publishing: My poem, Personal, was published in the Orenaug Mountain Publishing Anthology, Personal Freedom. A poetry reading was held on January 19, 2025 and I was able to share my piece from 39:10 to 40:00.
Inspired Poetry Corner
I performed at the January 19, 2025 Inspired Poetry Corner's Show #36: Sunday at the Corner featuring Lady Dia  &Troph, Kinfolk Nation, who were awesome! I shared Indecision and The Table.
https://youtu.be/mJRpxnbbg6E?si=T5ueJ5eCFIuKTA2a

January 25-26, 2025 Online sessions
  • Brownstone Poets: I performed during the January 25, 2025 online poetry reading, which featured Michael Broder, Allyson Paty and David Groff. I was on from 10:00 to 11:26 and shared Family Tree and Ugly Faces.
  • Let's Po-Et: I joined the talented Nita Chase, Stephanie Piper and Nuri Desvigne for the January 25, 2025 session of Let's Poet. I shared my pieces, Erase and Embrace and Strong Woman.
The Fertile Brains
  • Online Reading: I joined The Fertile Brains online poetry reading on January 26, 2025 and shared Roots to Routes, which was inspired by the BVI Lit Fest Poetry Competition. I'm on from 1:14:13 sharing my piece.
  • The Fertile Brains Solo Recital: The Fertile Brains featured me in a Solo Poetry Recital on January 29, 2025. I shared a variety of my pieces throughout.
Artist Feature: Bari
I love highlighting our Virgin Islands talents on my blog. This month, I featured Bari, who is a multi-talented musician and athlete.

New Poem
Never Tired

drifting
a piece of history
once on an SUV
next on a swing
hurricane winds
took me to the river
I don't degrade
will be here forever
never tiring
just traveling
as the wind or water
take me

© Linette Rabsatt 1-31-2025

Thank you for your continued support!

Monday, January 20, 2025

Poem: Indecision by Linette Rabsatt

I wrote my poem, Indecision, based on a photo prompt. It's a piece that I had some fun with based on the image. Feedback always welcomed!

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Happy 2025!

I wrote this poem in December 2024. I don't do New Year's resolutions. I live and try to do the right thing daily - professionally, personally, and poetically. I plan but I am spontaneous too.

I'll share my usual encouragement: Invest in what grows you.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Poem: Sweet by Linette Rabsatt



I wrote this poem on October 30, 2024 for the Promptober challenge hosted by Worcestershire Litfest & Fringe.
 
Important Reminder: Pineapple is the best tart filling!