Reviewing the past reveals its relevance The Mission Story is about my arrival in the barrio in 1961 when I first began gathering impressions that became the setting for my historical novel, Nicaragua Way which is set in the Mission district of San Francisco … Continue reading
Nina Serrano’s Poems from Heart Strong These poems just had to be recorded. They investigate life’s most important theme: love. As a child I was told that “God is Love” and that seems to have stuck in my psyche. This selection … Continue reading
Short Poem Video Series: Nature and Spirit Creating POEMS IN THE REDWOODS was a great galumphing romp in the beautiful Otis R. Johnson Park in Fort Bragg, California. We were greeted with wild bird sounds even in the parking lot. Entering this redwood … Continue reading
“Women I Know” and “I Am So Visible” by Nina Serrano Women I Know and I Am So Visible from Nina Serrano. THE STORY BEHIND “I AM SO VISIBLE” Performing my poems from Heart Strong celebrating International Women’s Month … Continue reading
Traces of Love, a poem from Heart Songs, Collected Poems 1969-1979 by Nina Serrano “Traces of Love” is an offering from my book Heart Songs, Collected Poems of Nina Serrano, 1969-1979. Over the decades of reading poetry in public I seldom … Continue reading
A Valentine Poem Video to Share Love Passed Over Us Like a Cloud from Nina Serrano on Vimeo. “Love Passed Over Us Like a Cloud” is the first offering in my new Short Poem Video Series. Over the decades of … Continue reading
Dance Poetry: A Moving Experience (Scroll down for the video.) Dance Poetry is an ancient form but new to me. On April 19, 2013 I had the thrilling experience of reciting my poem with the inter-generational dance company, Dance Generators, as … Continue reading
On a beautiful day in Oakland California, I participated in March Against Monsanto Rally, happening simultaneously worldwide. I was excited because I’d prepared a poem for the event that would finally free me from reading a piece of paper. For … Continue reading
