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Glimpses Given In Pen

I shall write for you a poem,

no better or no worse,

than are those poems of other men

or women who write in metered verse.

But in my words you'll hear my heart,

its beat in steady pace,

you'll sense my soul and inner self,

see glimpses of my face.

My spirit soars with pen in hand,

my thoughts then framed in ink,

you'll find my passions and desires,

you'll see just how I think.

And on this page I give to… Continue

Added by Alexandra Carpenter on January 29, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Aurora Borealis

Greens, pinks, turquoise lights
Undulating above in distant sky
Vibrations of unusual mysteries

Mystical show so intense
Hot toddies for extra warmth
Fantastic mystical magical delights

© 2009 Alexandra Carpenter

Added by Alexandra Carpenter on January 29, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Captured With Heat And Heart

Like pearls, you've been stringing me

Every time we danced all these weeks

Languishing in intimate conversation

So much we've found in common

Comfortable at times no talk is needed

Last night you let me know your heart

Opened to me all within your ripe hungry soul

Delicious words drenching my mind

Caressing my fingertips as you spoke

Words spoken softly with your intent

Just friends remember

Dancing partners

Your so…..so… Continue

Added by Alexandra Carpenter on January 29, 2009 at 4:57pm — No Comments

My Weekend with Two Poets

Those of us––whether writers, editors, or production personnel––who long ago cast our professional lot with the publishing industry, know that it can be as volatile and unpredictable as any other. Unless you are sitting on a stack of raving reviews for a bestseller (or at least a moderate seller) on its way to a tenth printing and adaptation to a major film, the crucial motivation to stick to one’s literary guns can sometimes simply vanish and leave you floundering for reasons and means to… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 27, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

How Can We Use Creativity to Heal the Pains of the World?

How Can We Use Creativity to Heal the Wounds of the World?

Find out Wed 28 Jan 2009

Show: Lynn Serafinn's Garden of the Soul

Episode 2: Using Creativity to Heal the Self (Part 1)

Broadcasting from: Bedford, England

Date/Time: Wednesday 28 Jan 2009, 6.30 PM UK time (1.30 PM Eastern, 10.30 AM Pacific, 7.30 PM CET)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Lynn-Serafinn

In this… Continue

Added by Lynn Serafinn on January 27, 2009 at 7:33am — No Comments

There upon a Bough of Hope and Audacity

(Cover of Savannah Tribune Special Inauguration Day 2009 Edition)

Among the oldest newspapers in the United States, The Savannah Tribune has joined many other periodicals around the globe in its double celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 19, 2009) and President Inauguration Day (Jan 20, 2009). The newspaper allowed me to participate in the grand celebration by publishing my inauguration tribute poem, There… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 22, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For Interviews Contact: Media Relations azaankamau@gmail.com

or 818-779-7951

Conceived in the summer of 2003 and born December 2008, award-winning author, journalist and photographer, Azaan Kamau, releases, "STUD: Dispelling the Myths," on the eve of a major political shift in the United States of America.

The groundbreaking, "STUD, Dispelling The Myths," takes a philosophical walk through the life of a masculine-identified woman from a… Continue

Added by Azaan Kamau on January 21, 2009 at 9:35pm — 1 Comment

How To Succeed In Writing When Spike Lee Doesn't Call

In the last few years, I’ve found myself answering this one question countless times:

“So, how do I get published?”

Seriously, without exaggeration, I must have answered this same question for 6 or 7 hungry-starving-struggling-artist-writer-poet-type people just within the last week. In each instance, I’d take time out of a busy day to explain it, in detail. Then, it finally dawned on me that maybe I needed write it all down, save it, and simply go back to the file… Continue

Added by Lin Ross on December 16, 2008 at 12:06pm — 2 Comments

Forever and Always... My Love

Today is my anniversary!

Trina L.C. Sonnenberg

I am thankful for the last twelve years.

Through all the laughter and the tears,

We are still in love.

The road has not always been smooth;

It has not always been straight -

But we've walked it together -

Me and my soul mate.

Thank you my husband for…

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Added by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg on December 1, 2008 at 5:36am — No Comments

Weaver Woman

Introductions are generally hard for me. Something about "hello, I'm Tichaona. I'm a poet who has written and published two books of my poetry; am embarking on the path of running my own publishing company and under the banner of that company (Whirlwind Publishing) have published two authors, A. Shakur Towns and Abena Isake" leaves me incoherent. Therefore, before I start dissembling, let me introduce you to my literary concept of self:

Weaver Woman

I weave words

like… Continue

Added by Tichaona Chinyelu on November 29, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

I am the Luckiest Woman Alive

I am the luckiest woman alive.

I have so much thanks to give.

What goal is it that I strive?

To make each day better than the one before, for as long as I live.

I am the luckiest woman, you see -

I have all that I need right now.

I graciously give thanks to the powers that be.

Taking care of my wants without worry of how -

Everything I desire, I am open to receive...

Life will simply improve -

That I truly believe.

I am the… Continue

Added by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg on November 26, 2008 at 5:21am — No Comments

What People Had To Say [Reviews/Comments}

By Bill McDonald, President: American Authors Association.

Poet Kevin Brian Wright is a romantic in the best sense of that word. He captures the divine romance of life through his brilliant prose. His words come across as if they were written by a 15th century monk who is high on the spiritual bliss of Holy Communion. One can almost feel this inner joy and "light" he projects with images from his words and phrasing.

Wright's poetry evokes those same sacred feelings that… Continue

Added by Kevin B Wright on November 7, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Now available - my first book "Carriage Returns" (a poetry collection)

Available immediately - a collection of poems from 20 years of writing. Love, friendship, loss, passion, and life's journeys and how they've all impacted me over time. This is the first in a series to be released periodically by the…

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Added by Robert Ropars on September 18, 2008 at 8:04pm — 1 Comment

Days to Remember in September

(artwork by brothers Greg and Tim Hildebrandt)

Before the hours of insanity and annihilation that changed world history on September 11, 2001, the month of September was noted by members of my family primarily as the birth month for at least a half dozen individuals. It remained, of course, their month after the destruction of New York City’s World Trade Center and the loss of thousands of lives, but the shadow of that event tends to lessen… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 11, 2008 at 3:19pm — No Comments

Calix Meus Inebrians ii, poetry book

Poetry

Second Poetry Book of

Jose' Antonio Orellana Artolozaga

http://stores.lulu.com/vinoanejo

Foreword:

I want to ask you like the most hardened man would request of the most gentle woman on earth: I want to ask you to teach me to be loved without loving, and In your lessons will you include a method of imbibing the mellowest wine, passion rose’ pricking my intents bare? Create the maximum illusion, then show me how to abandon it pitiless like a… Continue

Added by calyx on August 24, 2008 at 3:30am — No Comments

Summer Poetry Reading at the Palisades

As you may know, I rarely read my poetry. It's certainly not from lack of love of the genre. But two very special poets have asked me to read at an exceptionally supportive bookstore in Pacific Palisades in a couple of weeks (info below). I hope you'll join us and support our efforts. I'll read a couple of poems from Tracings, a couple from my coming chapbook She Wore Emerald Then co-authored with Magdalena Ball. Maybe a couple brand new ones, too. Please mark your calendars.

Carolyn… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on July 24, 2008 at 10:25am — No Comments

Reading Club Adds ELEMENTAL to Featured Titles

Currently on a ten percent off sale for the summer at a variety of locations, ELEMENTAL The Power of Illuminated Love, recently joined the line-up of books featured on the G.R.I.T.S. Online Reading Club for the month of July 2008.

A showcase of award-winning art by Luther E. Vann, whose work is currently on exhibit at the Jepson Center in Savannah, Georgia, and writings by well-known author… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 12, 2008 at 1:45pm — No Comments

"ELEMENTAL" Artist Makes Museum History

(Savannah, Georgia, USA)--Acclaimed artist Luther E. Vann became the first Savannah-born African-American artist to have a one-man exhibit at the Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center for the Arts when his show opened there April 16, 2008. On May 29, the Jepson Center will host “An Evening with Luther E. Vann and Friends,” an event open to the public from 6-7 p.m.

The event will include a presentation by the artist reading from his newly… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on May 21, 2008 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Happy Mother's Day! Join "For Our Mothers" Podcast Now in Progress (7X24 Everyday in May)

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PODCAST? Please email your mp3/wave tracks to roxy533

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your thoughts about motherhood,… Continue

Added by Roxanne Hoffman on May 11, 2008 at 8:10am — No Comments