Angela's Poetic Lens And Voice: Recent Episodes

Angela Barnes

Welcome to my weekly podcast. Two of my favorite activities over the course of my life are writing poetry and reading it aloud. I view the world with a poetic eye. Then, I process it with poetry. Here, I give voice to my poems for you to enjoy. Photo Credit: Trinity Barnes

It's best to give flowers to your loved ones while they can enjoy them.

When we know that even though our loved ones die, we know it is not our time.

A poem honoring a woman who lives up to her name

When we think the world should stop

It is exactly what it sounds like.

A common natural occurrence was poetic to me

A poetic look at pain

A look at how smells connect us to the past

A loving message from our loved ones

In honor of those memories of loved ones that bring us joy while missing them

We will not forget.

To honor Dr. Brenda J. Greene

To honor Sister Circles

To God be the glory!

Let me take you back to an old-time A.M.E. church.

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Beauty is sometimes worth the pain.

Come with me in an eight and discover a beautiful sight.

Never feel compelled to preface your title with "just."

An observation of personal pride

An imaginative exploration of an empty library

A poem celebrating my mother's life

One magical morning at my local elementary school

A celebration interrupted

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A love letter to my listeners

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A poem in celebration of my Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Centennial Celebration.

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Homage to the songs that give us life!

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This poem takes a look at what it means to grow up and how we relate to others along the way.

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A reflection piece inspired by my daughter

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A spotlight on a tiny fraction of the student body

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A poem to celebrate my favorite nonagenarian.

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This is the second half of the poems I was inspired to write while visiting Negril, Jamaica.

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This is the first half of the poems I was inspired to write while visiting Negril, Jamaica.

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I wrote these poems in January 2021 after witnessing the events on January 6.

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What is the story you tell yourself?

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A quiet pandemic observation at school

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Remembering to care of our sisters the way we were taught.

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In honor of my great-great-great-grandmother

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A reflection of my poetry reading

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There is beauty in melting.

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A child of the diaspora honors her mama.

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Controlling your breath is self-care. Remember 1 Peter 5:6-7.

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In the midst of winter, enjoy the snow.

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Encouragement for educators who are not leaving education.

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Celebrate my birthday with a special edition poem.

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Find a place to sit for five minutes and enjoy this poetic retreat.

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A celebration of our remarkable cousins.

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The fall leaves can strike fear.

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The family grows with love.

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Fights are harder for teachers to process than most think.

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There's a reason we reference time around President Obama. I dedicate this poem to Jackie Sibblies Drury who inspired me and my friend, Professor Wendy Meaden who made our meeting possible.

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The spoken sentiments of students during a pandemic in America.

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She was love in a small furry package.

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This poem woke me up in the middle of the night and moved me to tears as I penned it.

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There is poetry in the daily task of taking care of our skin.

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This poem puts you in the mind of a mother on a mission.

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How do you know you matter?

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Rowing is an amazing sport, but it is special to me for one reason. Photo by my teammate, Tim Cordes.

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Saying one's name correctly is a sign of respect that says, "You matter." Photo by Trinity Barnes.

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This poem explores Easter and what it means. If you want to learn more, join me Saturday or Sunday at https://traderspoint.tv/ Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

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My celebration of Women's History Month would not be complete without one of my teammates. Photo Credit: Tim Cordes, my Indianapolis Rowing Center teammate

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Some foods wake up sweet memories for us to enjoy along with our meal. Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

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This is a bitter sweet look at a tradition passed down from mothers to daughters. Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

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In honor of Women's History Month, this poem pays homage to a popular hairstyle worn by septuagenarian and octagenarian black women. Photo Credit- Delephoto- Debra Ledsinger Photography www.delephoto.com

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School picture day is usually mundane, but in the middle of the 2020 pandemic, it almost moved me to tears as my students removed their masks and I saw their smiles for the first time.

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