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Ep 13 Writing Works Wonders - Open Mic Poetry Part 2

Show Notes Episode 13

Title- Open Mic Poetry Reading PART 2 Co-host: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as you listen to this exciting program of talented poetry writers. Writing Works Wonders’ inaugural Open Mic was held on June 4, 2021 and included 17 differemt poetry readers. Most were reading their original works..4

Enjoy this special series of episodes of Writing Works Wonders which features contemporary poets and their creative work. Join this exciting celebration and share it with friends and colleagues. This Open Mic Poetry Reading is a special event sponsored by Writing Works Wonders and hosted by ACB Community.

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Part 1, Episode 12 - Released 6/12/21

Part 2, Episode 13 —This audio

Poetry readers are listed in order of readings.

Poetry readers are listed in order of readings.

PART 1 EPISODE 12 BEGINS HERE ** 1 Abbie Johnson Taylor Email: [email protected]** Abbie read 3 poems

Dad, Fats, and Me Cribbage, 1971 I’m a Star Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of two novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in Magnets and Ladders, The Weekly Avocet, and other publications. She is visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please visit her website at: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com ``` ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

**2 Jean Philipson-Zeeb **

Zeeb read 2 poems.

Wedge Cookie Fortune Enough All this Worrying Zeeb has been writing fiction, memoir, and poetry for the past 40 years. Zeeb writes about existential questions and the inner life, informed by her 35 years as a psychotherapist and her 30 years of spiritual practice.

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3 Jael Espinal

Website. https://mykaleidoscopesoul.wordpress.com

Acceptance-Existence

Bio: I am a Dominican American who finds writing to be one of many passions. You meet me at an interesting point in my life as I am working on my very first book and doing the initial legwork for my dream project podcast. Looking forward to meeting more writers along my journey.

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4 Cachet Wells Email: [email protected] Website: www.womenofrighteousdistinction.blogspot.com

I Am More Chosen Remembering Me Cachet Wells a Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker and Published Author whose focus is inspiring others. Wells uses her life experiences to encourage others through self love, confidence and independence. Extending her passion to advocate for Blindness.

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5 Ann Chiappetta Email: [email protected] Facebook: Anniedungarees Ann Chiappetta M.S. author and poet.

Cat and Dog Poo Haiku In Those Dark Moments Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction regularly appear in journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Ann’s poetry has found a place in the pages of Breath and Shadow’s 2016 debut anthology, Dozen: The Best of Breath and Shadow. Four books fill Ann’s authorly shelves and a fifth book is on its way in 2021. One overarching goal for Ann is to offer her books in all eBook, print and audio and file formats. Besides reading and writing, Ann spends time with her two- and four-footed family in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology. Find her on the web: www.annchiappetta.com read her blog: www.thought-wheel.com

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6. Marlene Mesot Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Marlene’s facebook page Twitter: https://twitter.com/marlmesot Website http://www.marlsmenagerie.com

All Dogs Love Attention (Quatrain) Silent Communication (Ballad) Poor Pet (Limerick) Marlene Mesot writes contemporary Christian mysteries, suspense, romance, short stories and poetry. She has loved writing since early childhood .

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7. Barbara Ouellet Haiku readings collection, Color me Guide Dog.

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8. Christine Diaz Email: [email protected]

The Day I Heard the Church Bells Ring By the Sound of Your Voice I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and paperback version.

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9 Nancy B. Davis

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10 Mary Hiland Email: [email protected] Mary Hiland read two works.

Peace My mother lives (A 91-word memoir, inspired by a contest of that name.) Mary has been writing since her first publication in Red Book Magazine in 1978. She has independently published two memoirs, The Bumpy Road to Assisted Living, a Daughter’s Memoir, and Insight Out, One Blind Woman’s View of her Life. Both are available at Amazon, both in paperback and on Kindle. Mary writes for her blog, “Seeing It My Way.”

Mary lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her guide dog, Dora. She is the retired executive director of ACB-Ohio. When she is not writing, she is corresponding with friends, cycling, swimming, or taking a walk.

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11 Annie Davis Email: [email protected] Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis Twitter @donnellino86

True Love by Judith Viorst True Love by Annie Davis The Peach Poem PART 2 EPISODE 13 BEGINS HERE

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12 Deanna Quietwater Noriega Emil: [email protected] Website: https://www.dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/

Deanna read three poems

Acceptance Dancers Hey Mama DeAnna Quietwater Noriega is half Apache, and a quarter Chippewa. She is the mother of three. As a result of congenital glaucoma, she became totally blind at the age of eight. DeAnna and her husband met while attending college and he joined her in the Peace Corps. They worked together to establish a school for blind children in Western Samoa. She has been a poet/writer since childhood. Her most recent publication is a book titled Fifty Years of Walking with Friends. The book chronicles in poetry and prose the story of her life with nine guide dogs.

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*13 Patty

Window Existence by Doug Nash ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

14 Tony Lewis

My Golden Boy- O’Toole ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

15. Valerie Ries-Lerman Facebook: Valerie Ries-Lerman

Valerie read

Braille And Talking Book Library: Reader Advisor Challenge and Triumph Ride the Wind Born premature and legally blind has had it's challenges but has not kept me down. I would like those who view my works to be inspired and assured that life can be affirming and an adventure.

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**16 Jean Philipson-Zeeb **

Comfort food- Bagel See Zeeb’s details above.

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17 Annie Davis Email: [email protected] Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis Twitter @donnellino86

Annie read three limericks

I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and .paperback version.

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18 Deanna Quietwater Noriega Email: [email protected]

Deanna read a cell phone limerick

See Deanna’s details above.

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19 Julie Russell

Gone, but not Forgotten

A Plea to Time by Edmund Fletcher

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20 Nancy B. Davis

Email: [email protected]

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21 Tony Lewis

Perspective on the Pandemic

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22 Deanna Quietwater Noriega

Email: [email protected]

A Gathering Place of Many Hearts

See Deanna’s details above.

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End of Readings

Contact Information:

Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

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