Thursday, November 21, 2024

Poetry Friday: Rudy Francisco, "A Series of Gentle Reminders"

My youngest daughter ("Ramona," the artist and poet) introduced me to Rudy Francisco, and if I haven't shared his stuff on Poetry Friday yet, I've been terribly remiss. He's marvelous, and this one is so good: 



Learn more about Francisco here, and on his Instagram


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Ruth has the Poetry Friday round-up at 

11 comments:

Jone said...

Thank you for introducing me to Rudy Francisco.

Linda Mitchell said...

Oh, it is good. Thank you! Thank you, Ramona!

Rose Cappelli said...

Always wonderful to be introduced to a new-to-me poet. Thank you, Karen.

jama said...

Oh, love Rudy's poem and reading!! Thanks so much for introducing us to his work. Really needed to hear his gentle reminders!!

Karen Edmisten said...

Jone, my absolute pleasure!

Karen Edmisten said...

Linda, I'll pass along your gratitude! :)

Karen Edmisten said...

Rose, so happy to share the Francisco love!

Karen Edmisten said...

I did too, Jama! I think Ramona discovered him when she was taking a poetry class (and placing in a poetry slam herself!), so I'm grateful for him, and for her recommendation.

Patricia Franz said...

Yes! A new poet from my trusted-poet-source, Karen! What a gift!

jlcjbuzz said...

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing! He is wonderful! And, so relatable! Carol from The Apples in the Orchard.

Karen Edmisten said...

I'm glad you appreciated this so much, Carol — me too!