Linette Rabsatt Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Art of Spoken Word

This encore presentation revisits a powerful quintessential poetry podcast conversation with Virgin Islands poet Lynette Rabsatt, whose literary journey spans more than two decades. Since beginning her writing in 1996, Lynette has created over 200 poems that illuminate identity, resilience, social issues, and the emotional landscape of lived experience. Encouraged early on by Dr. Vincent Cooper, she transformed her struggles with high school literature into a thriving poetic voice that now inspires readers across her blog and social media platforms. In this interview, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram guides a rich dialogue exploring Lynette’s influences, creative process, thematic concerns, and the role poetry plays in uplifting communities. The episode features multiple poem readings, reflections on how poetry highlights social issues, and insights into the impact of online poetry gatherings during the pandemic. This conversation celebrates Lynette’s dedication to literary expression and her commitment to using poetry as a tool for healing, awareness, and cultural connection. For additional information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231774469801483&set=gm.7875321479153477&idorvanity=2574804195871925