It's okay to want to retreat and be on your own... Introverts especially need time alone to recharge. But also, being on your own and finding peace is important for your mental health. This is a podcast from the RIFT NATION NETWORK with your host, Artist & Poet, Ariana R Cherry.

For more about Artist & Poet Ariana R Cherry, visit her website & read her blog at:

http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

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Mother Moon is an original poem written and read by author Ariana R Cherry. It is a spoken word poetry reading with piano accompaniment which Ariana also wrote and played herself. MOTHER MOON POEM We wait for the moon to rise to awaken our tired eyes. She leads us through the unseen darkness, as we wait for the warm light to materialize. The nighttime moon gives us hope, and protects us from nightmares and dreams. She's so much more than the image that we see in our favorite telescope. The moon lights up the dark nighttime sky, and means more than the science that we can see with our own naked eye. She's our protector in times of uncertainty and our compass when we can't find our way. The moon is everlasting, shining on eternally. Visit Ariana's website and read her blog at: http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com *Mother Moon poem written by Ariana R Cherry *Piano Accompaniment written and played by Ariana *Video produced by Ariana

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Listen to Ariana Cherry's original poem, "Hazy Smoke," complete with an instrumental background that she created...

"Dreaming away in a hazy smoke,
dancing under a crescent moon,
I remember all that I was,
all that I have been…"

For more poetry by Ariana, check out her website at http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

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Are you too hard on yourself? Do you strive for everything to be perfect, just right? Sometimes it is hard to tell ourselves that it is okay to make mistakes. Welcome to this special podcast, "Perfectionists Anonymous." Let's talk about how difficult it is trying to be a perfectionist. Instead, we should learn how to be ourselves and just do the best that we can. #podcast, #podcasts, #podcasting #perfectionism, #perfectionist #poem #poetry, #justbeyourself

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A spoken word poem titled, "Curtain Call," read & written by the poet, Ariana R Cherry. It also features original written & played piano music by Ariana.

If you would like to see the digital time-lapse drawing that goes along with the audio, check out the YouTube video at:

https://youtu.be/9OcvNuf52yI

Purchase poetry collections and read more poetry by Ariana R Cherry at:

http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com

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We will not just be dust in the ground, but we will carry on with our souls as star dust... Listen as artist/poet Ariana R Cherry speaks on the grief of losing her cat, and how it also made her think about how she would like to leave her legacy. Our souls will carry on beyond our physical lifetime here on this Earth.

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Listen to Poet, Ariana R Cherry read her original poem about life as she compares it to art...We as humans are always a "work in progress," as life is a continuous process. #poetry #spokenword #poetryreading #spokenwordpoetry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/support

A spoken word poem titled, "The Moon Sings to Me," written and read by the poet, Ariana R Cherry. It features original piano music which Ariana also wrote and played. 

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In this episode of Spoken Word Poetry, Ariana sits down and talks with poet Gayle Danley. She is a slam poet who has been writing and sharing poetry with the world for most of her life. Her electrifying live performances have garnered critical appraise. She has been a frequent guest on NPR and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on CBS’ 60 Minutes. Her TED-Ed Talk, “Five Steps to Becoming a Slam Poet” has received upwards 600K views to date. In addition to being one of the nation’s most sought after inspirational writers and speakers, Ms. Danley is also an acclaimed teaching artist who’s been working with young people for over 15 years. 

Sit down and listen as these two converse about life, poetry and our gifts. 

Learn more about Gayle Danley by visiting:

http://gayledanleypoet.com/

And also her recent projects: 

https://www.lessonsinpoetry.com/

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*Music in this episode has been provided by http://www.BenSound.com

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Have you ever sat and wondered what your purpose was in life? Have others tried to tell you what your purpose is? Only deep down, do we know what our purpose is in life - we just need to listen to our heart and follow it to know what that might be. Perhaps you will identify with this spoken word poem, "Purpose." 

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Poet Ariana R Cherry has created & played her first piano accompaniment for one of her poems. In this episode she will be reading her poem, "One Year," with her own personal piano accompaniment playing in the background. "One Year" was written about the pandemic we all have struggled with, but the poem could be about any struggle that has had an impact in your life within a year. 

For more about the poet, Ariana R Cherry, visit: https://solo.to/arianathepoet

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