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Frank Messina

Frank and Mr. Met at Shea Stadium.

Messina, The Mets and Everything Poetry!

What do Jerry Seinfeld, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and poet Frank Messina have in common? They're all 'Mutts'. While Jerry sports his favorite crumpled Mets hat to celebrity shindigs, Hizzoner Bloomberg never fails to remind his predecessor and pal, Rudy Giuliani, that the 'Kings of Queens' now rule New York. However, Messina turns his love for America's favorite past time into quick-witted verse, much of which is devoted to the long-tortured Mets fan.


Full Count Comes to Louisville! - The Mets Poet, Frank Messina, reads from his new book, Full Count: The Book of Mets Poetry. at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory on July 14th - Click Here for More Details!

News, New & Of Note! - Full Count Comes to Louisville! - The Mets Poet, Frank Messina, reads from his new book, Full Count: The Book of Mets Poetry. at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory the first ever poetry reading in the famed company's 125-year history! This happens on the MLB All-Star Game day, July 14th in the Pee Wee Reese Gallery at 4:00PM, Frank will also sign his book at this historic event which is free and open to the public! Click Here for More Details!


Beer, baseball and crazy women . . .

- -------------------------------------- what more do I need?

- Jerry Seinfeld, actor, comedian -

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Full Count - The Book of Mets Poetry - The new Frank Messina book takes us inside the mind of a diehard Mets fan in a special pre-release from Amazon.com! - Click Here To Order Yours Now from Amazon.com!

Full Count - The Book of Mets Poetry - The new Frank Messina book takes us inside the mind of a diehard Mets fan, who uses poetry as the means to express his love, angst and suicidal delirium for America's favorite pastime...and particularly for his team, the New York Mets. From sheer panic to utter joy, this action-packed volume of over one-hundred hilarious, sad and poignant poems about fathers, sons, crushed beer cans and fed-up girlfriends grand-slams its way straight to the heart of anyone who understands what it's like to be a true fan....of any team!


What People are Saying About . . .

Full Count: The Book of Mets Poetry


He's The Poet Laureate of the Mets - Sports Illustrated

Frank Messina has become a classic - The New York Times

Accessible to any sports fan, a master work from a brilliant poet. - Mark Healey, Online Editor of Baseball Digest Magazine, host of Baseball Digest LIVE

A brilliant collection of poetry written by an equally brilliant, entertaining and knowledgeable writer! - Keith Hernandez, NY Mets

This is poetry as news, poetry as culture bop, poetry at work, really terrific work - Bob Holman, The Bowery Poetry Club

No one would question a poet writing about Love for a woman but when you're a fan of a team. the emotional attachment is even stronger, because women come and go, but your team never changes. - Joe Benigno, WFAN Sports Radio 66 NYC


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Click Here To View the VidClip of , "Mets Fan - Playing for The Mets!"

On February 16, 2008 at the Turning Point Frank Messina 40th Birthday Celebration gig the Insom cams caught the Met Poet in revel and recount of Messina Mets moments. Click Here To View the VidClip of , "Mets Fan - Playing for The Mets"

Some Messina SpokeSoul Baseball Prose

The Mets Poet - Frank Messina at Shea Stadium 2007.

Mets Fan

Just a Game

Playing for The Mets



Want To Know More About The Mets Poet? Click Here To View Frank Messina - The Mets Poet Archine.

Want To Know More About The Mets Poet? Click Here To View Frank Messina - The Mets Poet Archine.





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On the verge of Spring Training, the Insom cams caught the Mets Poet in revel and recount of Messina Mets moments at the Turning Point. Click Here To View the VidClip of , "Mets Fan - Playing for The Mets"

On Sunday, December 11th 'Ode to the Sidewalks of New York Jazz & Poetry Reading' will happen once again hosted by legendary musician, composer, author David Amram & his Trio at the Bowery Poetry Club. - Click Here For More Info! - ALSO View Pix and Clips from May's Ode Celebration!

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On June 8th 2002 Frank Messina's first book of poetry "Disorderly Conduct" was released. The Release and Book Signing Party was celebrated at Kelly's Pub in Tappan, NY. To view Frank's reveal of "Disorderly Conduct", read the poem and more - Click Here! -

Dave Amram Birthday Special! Click Here for VidClips, Pix and Debut Mp3's from the new CD "The Long Road To Nowheresville!"

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As The Poets and The Players make their way from The Heartland to The Cities and Beyond they bring back their Sights, Sounds and Stories from The Road. Click Here for their recounts and Learn Why . . . Travel Is Fatal!

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Frank Messina and Dave Amram perform the Kerouac classic at Insomniacathon 2003


On The Griot Trail - Bowery Poetry Club founder, Bob Holman and Kora sensation (and Griot guide) Papa Susso's 7-week journey through Senegal, Gambia and Mali to capture the culture, sights and sounds of endangered languages. Click Here To Join Bob Holman and Papa Susso on their fantastic journey!
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In the early Spring of 2003, Ron Whitehead, NYC poet, Frank Messina and fellow Kentuckyians Andy Cook and Sarah Elizabeth crossed the Atlantic on The War Poets Tour. In observence of yet another year of "Poetry Amidst a World of Struggle" Click Here to see and hear their experiences, Also shortly after their return from Europe, poets and musicians from around the globe converged for an evening of celebration with Frank Messina at The Spoken Motion 10th Anniversary Bash! at The Bowery Poetry Club in NYC. Click Here to see and hear the festivities from this grand evening of Spoke n' Roll!

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