Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts

Thursday, August 23, 2012

News Potpourri: New Poetry, Instagram Photos & A Potential Fall Appearance

New Poetry
Reappearing Act
Manhattan Magic by Ali Cockrean

Memories and longing became replaced
by survival and focus
and the terror of intentional grace.

And they died,

in their ways.
Hearts beating danceless patterns to flatlined spirits.

{Continue reading HERE}

Joy's latest poem, Reappearing Act speaks of the almost miraculous resurrection of youthful innocence and the reunion of two estranged spirits. Exploring Joy's thoughts through art is incredibly fascinating - and I love how she takes us through a beautiful story from beginning to end in less than 200 words. Her style is eccentric, honest and just all around beautiful - I'm still waiting for the official announcement of her poetry book...

Instagram Goodies

Given that One Tree Hill filmed its new seasons in the summer, it's appropriate that Joy seems to be enjoying the time off with her daughter and just buzzing around Los Angeles. If her pictures are any indication - Joy seems at peace.

(By the way, I know I'm not alone in saying I hope Joy instagrams a photo of herself actually in the photo).



Momentum of Love


On September 20th, Love146 will have a 10th Anniversary event in New York City celebrating the Momentum of Love. I'm not positive if Joy will attend but given her close work with the non-profit organization over the last years, there's potential that she will and I'm hoping that she does! Regardless here's an official description of the tremendous event:
On September 20th, advocates and friends will gather in New York City to celebrate the momentum of the past decade and support bold steps to grow this work of Love in years to come. Child, Sex, Trafficking: These three words should never be used in the same sentence, much less be a reality for many of the world’s most vulnerable. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed 150 years ago, thousands of children, not only overseas but here in the United States, are still enslaved in the sex industry. Building upon our success in Asia, funds generated at this event will support Love146 in growing prevention education and launch aftercare for survivors here in the United States.
This Gala Evening & VIP Cocktail Reception to end child trafficking will feature a musical performance by Grammy Winner Vince Gill and special guests includes Alec Baldwin and Dianne Wiest.

[Visit http://www.love146.org/10Years for more information}

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Poetry Update: Bethany Joy Lenz Sheds Light On Her Innermost Thoughts

Although Joy tweeted "Dear Gotye, I Feel Better," the imagery in one of her latest poems proves that it been anything but easy. The overall tone is difficult to swallow and I sincerely hope her words are not meant to be taken literally. However,  If I Am A Ship... seems to be a revival of Joy's inner hopeless romantic. I adore both poems - yet of course for very, very different reasons. Anyone else hoping these poems can transfer over into song? (Yeah, I know I'm not alone...)


June 25th, 2012
Blackout.
Images flash.
Brightly colored moments of chaos.
Blood.
Everywhere.

Swollen eyes, exhausted arms, rubber legs.
I wipe the mud and red from my mouth.
Spit out the dirt. Try to see – to make sense.

There are hundreds of them.
Thousands.
Giants.

They are ancient. And angry.
And I am very, very small.

I have a lot of good ideas,
I know a lot of weak spots
But it’s not enough.

…last call 
Wait for
Hope fore
And expect the Lord.

July 3rd, 2012


If I am a ship,
moor me not
but by season.

If I am a bird,

Thursday, May 31, 2012

New Poetry: Joy Pours Her Heart Out In Newest Piece


Staring at a computer screen
And pouring out my heart
Is not the same as a pen and page

Give me romance! Give me art!

Someone fly me to the moon!
Actually, I heard I could go for 65k…
Still – it’s not the same as going there by heart 

Give me romance! Give me art!

“Aw, but who wants anything in Black & White?”
You say, “Even BONANZA was in Technicolor from the start!”
But you’ll never see a shadow like Citizen Kane

Give me romance! Give me art!

A typewriter, an amulet, a Victrola Master’s Voice
(Raise your hand if you know what any of these are)
I realize it’s impractical, but what happened to a horse & cart?

Give me romance! Give me art!

Call me Old Fashioned, but you’re drinking one, so…
Maybe we aren’t quite so far apart
You give me the future and I’ll give you the past
And we’ll mambo in the middle…

Old romance, new art