Knee Deep

I have been so focused on my business lately that I am not letting anything distract me for fear I may lose momentum.

words

I just arrived home from my reading which went very well.

Reading

This is one of the poems that I intend to read tonight. It is a summary of my childhood. How could someone who has claimed to love beyond existence so easily reach out and intentionally hurt the person he/she claims to love? How do you ask for forgiveness without the tail between your legs getting in the way

The strength is found in the love itself and not in the love of self, instead in the love of each other.

EMPTY

Off the banks of time

Sit memories of broken years

Listed under emotionless scars

Unable to summon the coldness of the summer

When time stood still across empty school yards

Flower pots recall the heavy scent of broadleaf geraniums

While railroad tracks memorize my empty steps

Many nights were spent waiting for the sunrise

Surrounded by the twinkling stars of fireflies

Porch still smelled like fresh picked tomatoes

Which now sit next to the red potatoes picked the day before

Hot, South Texas Wind fed into the open windows of my grandmother’s house

The house was empty except for the furniture and the people who lived in it

Compromised promises were the steps leading into the house

A fault line scarred myself in two

A single candle bearing the open armed icon sat waiting in darkness

for my mother’s return

Church bells slept all through the night

Otherwise they would have woken the dead

A lonely traffic light yawned between flashes of color

Tired of waiting for my mother

Straight lines of the mesquite bark tread my bare feet

As I climb my way up on the backs of mothers childhood memories

As she once climbed the same tree

My neighborhood slept, except for the wailing of the legend, of the hollering woman

With colors of the sunrise perched on my shoulder I waited

Until I heard the tired rumble of the engine of my mother’s car

Like a cat I pounced into dawn

Slipped into my bed before she quieted the sputtering car

Blinded my the darkness she did not see my eyes following her presence in the room

She moved from one bed to the other

From one sister to the other followed by my brother

If she had only listened she would have clearly heard the pounding of my heart

The house was empty except for the furniture and the people who lived in it

Expectations

I was planning to prepare for my reading for tomorrow night and instead worked on jewelry. I had a few orders to fill and I was able to get them all done.

Missing

It was a great weekend and I am happy to say I was able to get several things accomplished. I didn't get to see my father this weekend but we are hoping that next weekend we will barbque and make up for lost time.

Tuesday at La Cantera

 

 

Dear Literates: Please come to and enjoy the Poetry & Music at B & N at The Shops of La Cantera on Tuesday 21 June:

 

Mo H Saidi, MD, ALM
Managing Editor
Voices de la Luna: A Quarterly Poetry & Arts Magazine
www.voicesdelaluna.com
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Love

I have spent about two days upset about my friend Carolyn who has been undergoing chemotherapy for her illness five times a week.

Venue

We had a great poetry venue tonight and shared some wonderful poetry. My dear friend Carolyn was missed and frankly I am worried. I have called her several times today and she has not answered. She should already be home from the hospital. I am supposed to go visit her tomorrow evening so hopefully I will hear from her soon. I am crawling back into my space. I am tired of being the center of LOL by someone who lies without a thought. It just comes naturally.

Saturday in Austin!!

This Saturday is the annual Men Rally for Change March and Festival.
Hosted by SafePlace, $2 Shows, with support from many other local
organizations.

Men Rally For Change is a collaboration of men, women, and youth who speak
out against sexual and domestic violence, sexism, homophobia, racism and
all other forms of oppression. We promote safe communities and healthy
relationships through dialogue, action and accountability.

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

4pm
Meet at Austin City Hall and March to MACC
Bring signs, drums and noise-makers, some signs and water will be provided.

5-9pm
Music, Art, and Educational Festival Celebrating Fatherhood.
Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St, ATX 78701

Musical Performances by:
Sorne
Cause in Effect
Broken Harps
Rich Restaino & the Obits
DJ Rockwell 9000
Minds of A Different Kind

Hosted by the original P.U.B.L.I.C. O.F.F.E.N.D.E.R.S.

Also enjoy art and food venders, children’s activities, and connect with
many local nonprofits.

Welcomed donation: bring a pack of diapers (size 2-6) or any other new
baby related item such as wipes, lotions and powders, to benefit SafePlace
client families.

Family & pet friendly! Help us spread the word.

http://www.menrallyforchange.com/
http://www.twodollarshows.com/
http://www.safeplace.org/
http://www.mensnonviolence.org/

Open Mic Poetry

Good Day My Fellow Poets and supporters of poetry!!!

It's hot......Do you think if we read poetry about rain it will rain? If so then somebody needs to stop reading poems about fire, heat and sun. Although since I have my writing lung back now it just might be me. 

Tonight we do not have a featured guest which is to the advantage of anyone who wants to sign up for five minutes. We will begin with our fabulous poetry workshop at 6:00pm with Jim Brandenburg followed by open mic at 7:00 with Josie Mixon (me). I will be there and I intend to keep open mic running until 8:30. You do not have to sign up for five minutes so come on over and share your beautiful voice with us. If our die hard poets want to continue until closing please feel free to do so just don't be surprised if our B&N hosts have you helping them to clean up. 

For those of you who sometimes forget to bring your poetry to the poetry venue (huh ) don't forget!!!!   

Please note that Voices De La Luna will soon be out with the next edition of our wonderful magazine. It would make a great Father's Day present for the poetry lover!!!

On a personal note I would like to add a special message to our friend Carolyn Sanchez who has been a bit on the downside lately due to health reasons. As many of you know and feel as I do we are a family who share an extraordinary talent which is the ability to communicate through poetry. We speak our minds and pour our hearts out and on this night I would like to dedicate open mic to Carolyn Sanchez. I have openly copied all of you so that Carolyn will have access to your email addresses and you to hers. Carolyn my dear friend, you have my heart. I love you and miss you very much. Kick that cancer in the ass asap and come on back to us! Keep on writing!

Regret

We usually regret things that we do which affect us and not the people around us.

Weekend

It was such a fabulous, relaxing weekend. I was able to get some writing done while planning some events which I will post here as soon as I have everything confirmed.

Feature

It's been a long time since I have been featured at a poetry event.

One Sided

Why is it so hard for some people to believe, realize or understand that they are not the only ones going through something.

Seize the Day

Today I spoke as if I were a god or someone of direct knowledge or royalty to existence.

Writing Conference New Mexico

Such a powerful trip for me. Since I made the decision to go to New Mexico everything just fell into place.

Respect

I have never wanted to feel like I have in the past as a victim of abuse.