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Hi, I’m Phynne Belle. —
Poet
I am a San Francisco Bay Area poet and creator. I sing Disney and Broadway songs out of tune. I have seven — yes, count that, seven! — furry potatoes. I podcast and hold an open mic weekly.
You can find my poetry and stories at Medium at: http://medium.com/@t.dejesus.poet and Vocal at: https://vocal.media/authors/tricia-de-jesus-gutierrez
You can also find regular updates about me on my Ko-Fi page at: ko-fi.com/phynnebelle
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April is National Poetry Month
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Celebrate National Poetry Month with Me!
Please check my Stories and posts daily to discover ways I am celebrating National Poetry Month.
Poetry is Everywhere!
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Read Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem, “Kindness”
Last year’s most read poem
Take some time today and read last year’s most-read poem, “Kindness,” by Naomi Shihab Nye.
Poem-a-Day Podcast
Subscribe to the poem-a-day podcast.
Listen to new and previously unpublished poems.
Phynnecabulary
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Phynnecabulary is a podcast on Anchor. I share poetry, stories, and inspiration for our creative community. New episodes post weekly, Tuesday at 2 A.M.
My e-book poetry picks for today
Show some #poetrylove
Check out a book of poetry today!
Love Bites
A book of poetry by Antonia Wang
Love Bites
Childhood: ah, that ephemeral summer!
A book of poetry from Ana Galván
Childhood: ah, that ephemeral summer!
California’s Poet Laureate 2015-2018, Dana Gioia —
Today’s National Poetry Month Activity
Today I wanted to suggest a little activity for poetry month: find out a little more about your local Poet Laureate. California’s Poet Laureate from 2015-2018 was Dana Gioia. Click the link below to read skittle more about him.
Poet Laureate of California, Dana Gioia
Delve into his works.
Dana Gioia on Poetry Foundation
Create an anthology of your favorite poems.
Create an account with poets.org to start an online one
Courses for the Appreciation, Reading, and Writing of Poetry
Some online courses to look into to better enjoy poetry.
Look into a few course to enhance your love of poetry; revisit great works, hone your own writing process.
Bianca Phipps “Stay with Me”
Button Poetry on YouTube
A riveting example of spoken word. I see glimpses of myself.
Bianca Phipps “Stay with Me”
Journals Currently Accepting Poetry Submissions
Publishers of Poetry
Consider sending in submissions to the following journals.
Last Dance Reprise
(a love song sang softly to my Mama walking away)
“7016 15th Street, Apt. 425. The Stairwell.” An Original Story by Stephanie Licudine.
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“WHAT A DOLL!” An Original Story from Tricia DeJesus-Gutierrez
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What a Doll!
I’m not your baby, baby.
“Berkeley Nights,” An Original Story by Tricia De Jesus-Gutierrez
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“Rosa Birhen,” An Original Story by Tricia De Jesus -Gutierrez
Phynnecabulary Season 4 Episode 8
“The Ring,” An Original Short Story by Janice De Jesus. Part 1
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“The Ring,” An Original Story by Janice De Jesus, Part 2
Phynnecabulary Season 4 Episode 10
The Phynnecabulary Podcast on AnchorA taste of poetry in your life
Phynne’s Poetic Bites on Ko-fi
I have been immersing back into a longer form of narrative poetry, but tiny shots of verses that fit in a few succinct lines still energize me. Let them energize you, too!
“The Ring,” An Original Story by Janice De Jesus, Part 3
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Halloween is a Thirty-One Day Thing! —
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BREATHE EASILY, HEART STEADIED.
Phynnecabulary Season 4 Episode 18
Phynnecabulary Presents Open Mic Series —
Thursday Night Open Mic Event
A weekly session with a talented and supportive group of artists welcome. All art—poetry and storytelling, music, art pieces, comedy—are welcome and encouraged.
Phynnecabulary Presents: TEMPTATION
An Open Mic Event
Bite the juicy apple and it will make you want to spill the tantalizing details.
Share with with us tempting visions with your words and music. Shh—we promise not to tell if you don’t.
How to join the event?
Get your tickets here! The event is absolutely free, but donations are appreciated at www.ko-fi.com/phynnebelle
Phynnecabulary page on Eventbrite
Upcoming Spotlight on Poet and Social Advocate, MATTHEW MARROQUÍN
Part of the “We Are the Story” series, Tuesday, December 8th, 2020
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What’s up this week? —
Spotlight on Matthew Marroquín
Guest, poet Matthew Marroquín talks about sharks on socks, pickles or no pickles, why we should write poetry, and immigration and the mirage of an American Dream.
Matthew Marroquín
Poet & Social Advocate
Phynnecabulary Season 4, Episode 21Spotlight on Creative Minds: SAM PARK (“We Are the Story” series, No. 5)
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Spotlight on Creative Minds: DANE INCE
Phynnecabulary Season 5, Episode 2
Spotlight on Creative Minds: MARK FISHBEIN
Phynnecabulary Season 5 Episode 4
Spotlight on Creative Minds: REBECCA GOLDTHORPE
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Spotlight on Creative Minds: MIRO CROCCO —
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Upcoming Events
Weekly themed open mics
Join us every Thursday to share poetry, music, stories, or comedy. Or come to simply sit back and enjoy.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating women and their vital role in history, culture, and society.
11 March 2021 open mic
The “Pop-Up-Anything-Goes” Open Mic is Here!
Your choice of theme!
16 March 2021 open mic
Spotlight on Creative Minds: Diane Murray Ward
Phynnecabulary Season 5, Episode 9
Spotlight on Creative Minds: GENERALISSIMO BRYAN FRANCO
Phynnecabulary Season 5, Episode 10
Spotlight on Creative Minds: VAYL LUELLA LARKIN
Phynnecabulary Season 5, Episode 11
Spotlight on writer, Vayl Luella Larkin
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Phynnecabulary Season 5, Episode 11
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Spotlight on Creative Minds: DOMINIQUE BETHEL
“Bottom Out,” An Original Story by Denise Saenz
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