I know Paradox from the London party scene. He's a good chap :) Here is a great poem he wrote about money and banking... The Matrix … [Read more...]
Spacegirl’s Poetry Salon @ 491 Gallery
I forgot to include this excellent event in this weeks guide so thought I'd better give you the heads up here: … [Read more...]
Slow Dance
This poem was sent to me yesterday by someone for whom I care deeply but have been out of touch with for a while. Apparently it was written by a teenager with cancer who would like as many people as possible to read her poem. Please pass it on. SLOW DANCE Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is … [Read more...]
Belief is circumstantial…
A poem by Poet-Treeman I heard at Sunday Sounds 6 a couple of weeks ago. Made me think of Gloria and Dave because of her concept of "real love" and his "I don't believe in belief" idea. Poet-Treeman and new baby. (emphasis included in version Poet-Treeman sent me) Belief is circumstantial… “…Truths are illusions, worn out coins that have had their obverse effaced and are no longer of account as coins, but merely as of metal…” -Friedrich Nietzsche Taught from birth the worth Of this Of … [Read more...]
You and I
Stevie Wonder is a genius. I've been rediscovering some of his classic old tracks... This one is from the album Talking Book from 1972... Here we are on earth together, It’s you and i, God has made us fall in love, it’s true, I’ve really found someone like you, Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say, That you will be by my side To see me through, Until my life is through, Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world, In love you and i, you and i, you and i, I am glad at least in … [Read more...]