The Flying Monkey: The Long, Long Trailer Poem
Cheryl A. Rice looks back at living in a trailer with her Beloved years ago and discovering that it still stands, inspiring a new poem.
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The Flying Monkey: Who Does The Dishes?
In this edition of “The Flying Monkey,” Cheryl A. Rice tries to find balance in keeping up with housework while writing and editing poems.
The Flying Monkey: Declaration
As the US celebrates its 246th birthday, Cheryl A. Rice looks at how much has changed since the Declaration of Independence was first penned.
The Flying Monkey: Poetry While the World Burns Itself Up
Cheryl A. Rice discusses how recent mass shootings, tragedies, politics, and even her own experiences affect poetry and performance.
The Flying Monkey: National WHAT Month?
National Poetry Month didn’t feel the same this year for Cheryl A. Rice, but she is looking towards the future as we emerge from COVID.
The Flying Monkey: A Tale of Two Oceans
In this edition of The Flying Monkey, Cheryl A. Rice discovers two scraps of paper with similar titles becoming two very different poems.
The Flying Monkey: Fourteen Pounds
In this edition of The Flying Monkey, Cheryl A. Rice finds fourteen pounds of paperwork while getting a jumpstart on her spring cleaning.
How the Magic Happens, Or Doesn’t
Cheryl A. Rice discusses inspiration, mythology, and symbolism – all of the things that help her put pen to paper as a poet.
The Flying Monkey: The Typewriter
Cheryl A. Rice discusses her love of typewriters and whether she should buy one she saw online in this edition of The Flying Monkey.
Why We Write, Why Patti Smith Rocks
Cheryl A. Rice talks about Patti Smith’s recent performance at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, NY.
The Return of the In-Person Reading
After over a year without live poetry events and attending Zoom open mics, Cheryl A. Rice is ready for in-person readings.
A Home For All Those Poems
Cheryl A. Rice is back writing and now she’s reading to get published – either in print or online. Find out her method of submitting poems.