Cupcake - S2 E30 (Solo)

In this episode of Micro Musings, Amira Jennah explores the themes of domestic violence in "I See You". For more of Amira's work, visit her Instagram. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for more poetry, exclusive interviews, writing tips, prompts, and recommended reads. Thank you for subscribing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this solo episode, I share ‘Inner City’, a piece that explores how I collect and store memories in my mind.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for exclusive poet interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated recommendations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok at @micromusingspod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this solo episode, I share ‘Galactus’, a piece that explores taking in all the things around you and feeling overwhelmed and empty.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for exclusive poet interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated recommendations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok at @micromusingspod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this solo episode, I share ‘Cupcake’, a piece that explores unhealthy family dynamics that arise at celebrations where there is cake, such as a birthday party.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for exclusive poet interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated recommendations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok at @micromusingspod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this episode of Micro Musings, KP Ultra explores the themes of a poet's life cycle and rest in "The Process" and "Rest as Reparations". For more of KP Ultra's work, visit his Instagram. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for more poetry, exclusive interviews, writing tips, prompts, and recommended reads. Thank you for subscribing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this episode of Micro Musings, JLC explores the themes of wanting a healthy love through the poem "Type Love". For more of JLC's work, visit her TikTok. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for more poetry, exclusive interviews, writing tips, prompts, and recommended reads. Thank you for subscribing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this solo episode, I share ‘Stockholm Syndrome’, a piece that explores healing from abuse.If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for exclusive poet interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated recommendations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok at @micromusingspod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this guest episode, LindoYes shares pieces from his upcoming poetic graphic novel, Pawnshop.LindoYes is a spoken word artist, creator of LindoYes! clothing line, and an event host who was born and raised in Uptown Philadelphia, PA. He is an unapologetically Black fusion of theatrical poetics and visual art whose work addresses the constructs of love, masculinity and social injustice.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for exclusive poet interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated recommendations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok at @micromusingspod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this solo episode, I share ‘Thorn. Bud. Flower.’, a piece that explores this transitional season of my life.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for exclusive poet interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated recommendations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok at @micromusingspod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com

In this guest episode, Zion Spotwood shares 'Love Letter Our Queens' and "Reborn in the Water'.Zion Spotwood is someone who deeply values the power of words and the emotional resonance they carry. His love for poetry stems from its ability to express emotions and thoughts in a creative and meaningful way, shaped by his roots in West Philadelphia—a place he considers synonymous with "the pain and struggle." For more of Zion's work, visit his Instagram.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for exclusive poet interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated recommendations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok at @micromusingspod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit micromusingspod.substack.com