My November Highlights and a Poem

I think this month was my busiest for 2024. I met new poets and creatives, shared my insights and poetry on various platforms, and channeled new ideas. I don't know what December will bring, but I will be sharing some old and new work!

Pulse Poetry Magazine
Did you read Issue 7 of Pulse Poetry Magazine? You can find me on pages 5 and 6. Issue 8 will be launched on December 1!

Video: We are the Harvest
I shared We are the Harvest on November 3, 2024 at the Belle Vue Methodist Church's Harvest. 

Read Yuh Ting TOO Virtual Caribbean Poetry Contest
I participated in the Read Yuh Ting TOO Virtual Caribbean Poetry Contest organized by the West Indian Women Network on October 24, 2024. I am humbled to share that I won after competing with regional counterparts who impressed me with their wordplay and style. Thank you to Mrs. Dale Pilgrim-Wade for sharing the competition flyer with me. Also, thank you to the West Indian Women Network for hosting this competition. 

You can view the entire competition here:
Link: https://rumble.com/v5ltiuw-read-yuh-ting-too-.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB5krNg7pW0

I'm on from 28:06 until 30:05, but watch the entire video for all the participating poets.

I had an awesome time being interviewed by Priscilla Ramcharan of the West Indian Women Network. I love being able to share my insights and inspiration. You will also hear my rendition of my poem, Bob Marley Vibrations.

Are you a Mango Lover?
I shared two poems at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on November 4, 2024. They were able to capture my performance of Mango Array. What's your favorite mango?

BVI LitFest Panel - Roots to Routes

I shared the stage with facilitator, Enrica Rymer, and co-panelists, Toyer Fahie, Dr. Dierdra Wheatley, and her sister, Denesha Wheatley. We read poems from elders, Sheila Hyndman, Dr. Quincy Lettsome, and Jennie Wheatley, and from our personal collections. I shared Black Diamond, a poem dedicated to my late grandfather, Sanford "Black Diamond" Rabsatt.

Lousiana Lyricists Lounge
I was so happy to chat with Pawcram on the Lousiana Lyricists Lounge podcast on November 10, 2024.

The Paradox Magazine
I am so happy to share that a few of my pieces and a short story have been published by The Paradox Magazine on their website!

Cultivating Voices Live Poetry Open Mic

• I participated in the Cultivating Voices Wild Card Open Mic on October 20, 2024. I'm on from 59:00 to 1:01:50 performing "What the shadows remember" and "When the music hits you."
• I was happy to share the virtual stage with talented poets today at the Cultivating Voices Live Poetry reading on November 17, 2024. I'm on from 01:25:40, but listen to the entire reading for some amazing work!

Tropical Literature Creatives Feature
Be Inspired: Poems by Linette Rabsatt was featured by Tropical Literature Creatives! Do get your copy today!

Calling All Poets Series
On November 21, 2024, I performed during Calling All Poets Series poetry event. I shared two pieces, Crime and What the Shadows Remember, from 1:40:00 to 1:42:34.

Let's Poet
I performed on Let's Poet with Stephanie Piper and Nuri Desvigne on November 23, 2024. I shared three pieces throughout the event, Untitled, My Love for BVI Culture, and Block. I encourage you to watch the 1.5-hour event because encouraging words were shared.

Feed the Holy
We Are the Harvest was highlighted and shared by Feed the Holy. I wrote and performed this piece for the 2024 Belle Vue Methodist Church Harvest.

Video: Anansi's Fancy
I wrote this poem to submit to a journal. Since I based this poem on a true story, I felt that Anansi was the perfect character to use.

Video: Granny Said A Lot
I performed this poem, Granny Said A Lot at the Cultural Food Fair Extravaganza, Book Fair, and Art Expo on November 29, 2024. I wanted to use some of the local adages that my grandmother and neighborhood elders would always say. What are some of the adages you heard from the seniors?

Newest Poem: I Am A Virgo

This poem was inspired by a Facebook poetry group. Shout out to Allie Poetry for the prompt!

I Am A Virgo

I am a Virgo

I dance like Michael

Groove like Beyonce

Act like Taraji

Rhyme like Ludacris

Sink the ball like Ibaka

I am a Virgo

Sometimes I don't let go

I know that the mission is to grow

I cherish the people I know

I speak with utmost flow

Virgo massive is where I stand

I stand strong when I take my stance

I love music and love to dance

Virgos are the best at romance

I am Virgo

Most compatible

Most adaptable

Comparable to none

Linette Rabsatt 11/30/2024

Thank you for your continued support! I hope to feature another Virgin Islander in December and share more poetry!

POEM: Granny Said A Lot

I performed this poem, Granny Said A Lot, at the Cultural Food Fair Extravaganza, Book Fair, and Art Expo on November 29, 2024. I wanted to use some of the local adages that my grandmother and neighborhood elders would always say. What are some of the adages you heard from the seniors?

Poem: Anansi's Fancy

I enjoy making these videos. Feedback always welcomed!

Interview with West Indian Women Network - Linette Rabsatt- INVEST in what GROWS! Virgin Islands

I had an awesome experience being interviewed by Priscilla Ramcharan of the West Indian Women Network. I am still delighted about winning the Read Yuh Ting Too poetry competition. I love being able to share my insights and inspiration. You will also hear my rendition of my poem, "Bob Marley Vibrations."

Strong Woman by Linette Rabsatt

I wrote this piece today based on a photo prompt shared by Allie Poetry. I shared it on the Louisiana Lyricists Lounge with Pawcram. I wanted to highlight some powerful songs about women. I hope you like it!

POEM: We are the Harvest by Linette Rabsatt

I shared "We are the Harvest" on November 3, 2024 at the Belle Vue Methodist Church's Harvest. It's also on my YouTube page. https://youtu.be/ZrgQsPFHFwo

October Poetry Activities and Day 31 Haunted Poem

My October was poetically awesome! I wrote and shared poems with local, regional, and international audiences. This month has been the busiest for me as a writer and I enjoyed every moment.

Pulse Poetry Magazine
I shared two pieces in the October issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine, Cohesion and Honeybee. This issue was all about love and I hope my pieces embodied it! I'm so excited that Akin Chinnery and Toyer Fahie are also featured in this issue. 

Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe Promptober
I participated in this daily challenge. Some pieces, words and videos, are shared on this blog. I had the most fun with Sweet.

Calling All Poets Series
I performed during the Calling All Poets Series First Friday reading on October 4, 2024. I shared Counting and natural. I'm on from 1:35:30 to 1:37:16. 

Reading Filled Sunday, October 6, 2024
On October 6, 2024, I shared poems in three readings: Ooh Beehive, Poetry Global Network, and Cultivating Voices Live Poetry. You can see the Cultivating Voices Live Poetry reading here. I'm on from 34:56 to 37:22.

YouTube Uploads
I uploaded these poems:
One Hand
I played with our saying, "One hand can't clap." I think I went outside of this popular adage and expressed some hurt that I have been managing. This is what poetry is for - to share these concerns creatively!

sinking
I sang the first line of this poem, the first line of the chorus from "The Sinking Ship" by Gypsy. It was for Promptober Day 11.

Exhaust
I think I had more fun creating the video than writing the poem.

Telephone
This poem was written for Promptober Day 21 and for our local Heroes and Foreparents Day. I acknowledge my mother, grandfathers, and other family members in this piece.

Fountain
I felt more confident making this video because I had good practice with video editing.

Performances

I shared my performances at the Ivan Dawson Primary School and the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School for Reading is Fun Week 2024.

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Interview on Spotify
My Interview with Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram for Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube is on Spotify.

Flash Fiction Published
My Flash Fiction, Sweet Nothing, was published by Micromance Magazine.

Roses in Bloom Nominated
I am excited, yet humbled, to share that my poem, Roses in Bloom, published by Micromance Magazine, is a nominee for a Pushcart Prize. Read the Micromance Magazine article here.

Cultivating Voice Live Poetry on October 20
I performed at this reading with some spectacular writers. I wanted to do something a little different so I shared When the shadows remember and When the music hits you. I'm on from 1:09:15 to 1:12:00.

Read Yuh Ting TOO Virtual Caribbean Poetry Contest
I participated in the Read Yuh Ting TOO Virtual Caribbean Poetry Contest on October 24, 2024. More details will be shared by the organizers soon.

Let's PO-ET
I participated in Let's Poet hosted by Nita Chase on October 26, 2024. We shared pieces about mental health, breast cancer awareness, and domestic violence. I'm on from 25:27 to 26:41 with broken fingers and from 1:04:15 to 1:06:41 with I Envision.

Highland Park Poetry Feature

An excerpt of I Envision was shared by Highland Park Poetry on their Facebook page.

Poem: Haunted

Hidden

Away

Under

Nightmare's

Terrifying

Exposed

Deeds

I am grateful for every opportunity to share my work. Thank you for encouraging and supporting me. 

I write to inspire the world with my words.

Linette