Welcome to Scorched Feathers, home site for Joey Polisena, Cleveland-area author, performer, and artist. Within these pages, you can read my poetry, view performance videos, shop for poetry merch, and access tools and resources to help you create and promote your own artwork.
Newest posts and announcements
- “Last Word” featured today for Read+Write Poetry!
My poem “Last Word” is featured in the Cuyahoga County Library’s Read+Write Poetry event for National Poetry Month. Stop by to give it a read and then leave a few lines of your own! Direct link: https://cuyahogalibrary.org/blog/poetry/read-write-poetry-25-april-2025 - Annual Remembrance of Ed Carman: What Was Him
Today, I remember my brother, who died in Iraq in 2004. 21 years. 21 years without Edward Carman. What Was Him Every day at 4:17… I remember what was him: We lay on the floor in front of the TV, eyes half closed, unblinking while we master Dragon Warrior on… Read more: Annual Remembrance of Ed Carman: What Was Him - “Happy Place” Limited-Time Discount for eBook and Audiobook
Hello, my friends! For a limited time, the “Happy Place” ebook and audiobook are on sale for $2.99 at most major retailers! eBook Audiobook Find links for print (paperback and hardback) here: https://www.scorchedfeathers.com/happy-place/
From the Joey Poetry Workshop
Shop for Joey Poetry merch made with love and shipped from my home workshop. You can find the collection of new and upcycled gifts and apparel in the Joey Poetry Workshop. For a larger variety of new products, shop the Scorched Feathers Spreadshop, a third-party on-demand merch-maker. Either way, your purchases are secure and shipped as soon as possible.
Joey Poetry socials
Let’s connect. Find me at the following socials and email.
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