Category Archives: World Poetry Poetic News

This segment focuses on poetic and writing news,special awards, book launches and other news from World Poetry members.

World Poetry Celebrates Alan Lowe!

Ariadne’s Notes: The World Poetry Cafe radio show , CFRO 100.5 FM welcomed the poet and coordinator Alan Lowe calling in at 1:10 pm PST He has served as the Coordinator of the Voices of our partners the Lincoln Poetry Contest since 2009. The contest has grown steadily and has become international. https://slolowe44.blogspot.com/

Also calling in at 1:30 pm PST, was the fascinating musician and composer Wayne Wallace. I will give him a separate feature.

To hear this special show: CLICK HERE!

http://www.coopradio.org/content/world-poetry-caf%C3%A9-48

ALAN LOWE (The Truth of the Matter Is ….) was born and raised in New York, but has spent over fifty-four years in California, the past seventeen living in Lincoln with his wife, Barbara. Earning a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology/Counseling from UCLA, he spent thirty-nine years working in higher education as a teacher, counselor, and administrator. He retired in 2008. His background in Psychology colors his writing, much of which centers on feelings, perceptions, and how people interact in our complex world. In retirement, he enjoys writing poetry, short stories, and plays. His poetry has placed in contests and has been published in newspapers and periodicals. Three of the plays he has written have been performed under his direction. As a member of the Poets Club of Lincoln, he has served as the Coordinator of the Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest since 2009. The contest has grown steadily and has become international in scope. https://slolowe44.blogspot.com/

My Son, My Daughter

As I age,

I reflect on the things most important to me.

My son, my daughter,

you play a crucial role in my life.

Each day,

I think a lot about what you mean to me.

It is hard to choose the words

to describe my feelings.

You are my treasures—

special in every way.

Not many gifts can a father appreciate,

as I do you.

Our phone calls each week,

bring us closer together and keep our lives intertwined.

To laugh with you, to cry with you, to hear the stories

of your adventures have been my good fortune.

It pleases me

you entered beautiful relationships and found fulfilling jobs.

I admire the life choices you made

and delight in your accomplishments.

Although we are separated by distance,

I will always be there for you.

Forever, I pray you achieve

the successes you so deserve.

You have given me more to be proud of

than I can describe in words.

It is my wish our love will continue to grow

and our bond will be everlasting.

My son, my daughter,

you are the world to me.

I am blessed

to have you in my life.

Copyright ⌾ 2014 Alan Lowe. All rights reserved.

World Poetry Celebrates Icis C. Benjamin!

Ariadne’s Notes: The World Poetry Café Radio Show on Thursday, Feb.23 had the honor to present Icis C. Benjamin with a special e-poem for Nelson Mandela at 1:30 PM , PST.

World Poetry Café team: Ariadne Sawyer , Producer and host , Ruth Kozak , guest host, Victor Schwartzman and Sharon Rowe.

To Hear the Show: CLICK HERE!

Our E-Poetry of the Week features a tribute to Nelson Mandela for the last day of Black History Month.

Icis C. Benjamin hails from the beautiful island of Antigua in the Caribbean. Lived in the U. S. Virgin Islands for twenty four years where she worked with the Department of Education as an English teacher.

Mandela

He was a brave and valiant soldier
Who fought hard to rid apartheid
Though arrested and thrown in jail
With all he got vigorously he tried
Imprisoned but he kept a level head
Not knowing how long he would be there
For the people he stood firm without falter
Giving them hope so they’ll have no fear.
Committed no crime, yet he served time
Because he stood by his beliefs
Incarceration allow time to strategize
To his followers freedom brought relief.
When elected for the role of president
Many around the globe-that day-rejoiced
It was the moment they’ve been awaiting
A neutral, dedicated, and powerful voice.
He led his people in the way entitled
And his rule didn’t include greed
When the time devoted came to an end
He took his leave and bowed out indeed.
His retirement was of a quiet life style
Spending quality time with his family
On occasions his name circulated, but
Keeping a low profile made him happy.
Then his health started to deteriorate
Causing thousands to be concerned
Many took time from busy schedules
For any update in which to be learned.
December fifth two thousand thirteen
The sad news reached listening ears
Of the passing of a great world’s leader
Bringing to their faces streaming tears.
He fought for justice and gained respect
Differently–others now view South Africa
The time has come for his lengthy rest
So sleep on our brother, Nelson Mandela!

World Poetry Proudly Welcomes Bonnie Nish From Canada!

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Ariadne’s note! World Poetry is so pleased to welcome Bonnie Nish and the birth of her new book! I would like to thank Pandora’s Collective for recently giving me a Citizens Award. It is for all our World Poetry Family and is greatly appreciated.

Book Launch for Love and Bones! Friday September 20th, 2013!
St. Marks Church, 1805 Larch St. Vancouver BC. 7pm. Canada.

Love and Bones has been lovingly edited by Sita Carboni, Mary Duffy, and Evelyn Lau. The night will begin with a few words from Evelyn Lau and be MC’d by Dennis E. Bolen with musical entertainment from Sharon McIntee-Birrell and Michael Peacock.

Love and Bones, by Bonnie Nish.

Love and Bones is aglow with every kind of love — love of parents, love of the romantic other, love of children, love of cultural inheritance, love of poetry, love of the implacable mysteries of life. On every page of this book you will see how poems can give passionate utterance to the depth, intricacy, and power of authentic human feeling. You will see also how the signature note in these pieces is one of praise. Out of regret, dark recesses of sadness, and mourning come elation, affirmation, and transformative creative joy as in a kind of miracle. This is an utterly moving, nuanced collection full of images and lyrical turns that match the orders of emotion it evokes — and mark it as an imaginative triumph.

~ Russell Thornton

Remembrance and wonder imbue this debut collection of poetry that delves deep to explore “all that is carried in marrow” –from a child’s memories of the family home to a grandparent’s experience of the Holocaust. In poems about family and intimate relationships that are replete with rich images that reveal the complex tapestry of human connection and disconnection, Nish offers us the “eternal pictures” left behind by those we love.

~ Fiona Tinwei Lam Poet

Bonnie Nish is founder and Executive Director of Pandora’s Collective Outreach Society a charitable organization in the literary arts based in Vancouver British Columbia. She is also Executive Producer of the Summer Dreams Literary Arts Festival an outdoor festival now in its tenth year. Published widely you may view some of her work (both poetry, prose and book reviews) in “The Toronto Quarterly”, “Quills,” “WordWorks,” and on-line at Haunted Waters Press, blueprintreview.com, hackwriters.com and greenboathouse.com. Bonnie has a Masters in Arts Education from Simon Fraser University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School.

Also calling in at 1:30 pm PST, was the fascinating musician and composer Wayne Wallace. I will give him a separate feature.

To hear this special show: CLICK HERE!

http://www.coopradio.org/content/world-poetry-caf%C3%A9-48

My Son, My Daughter

As I age,

I reflect on the things most important to me.

My son, my daughter,

you play a crucial role in my life.

Each day,

I think a lot about what you mean to me.

It is hard to choose the words

to describe my feelings.

You are my treasures—

special in every way.

Not many gifts can a father appreciate,

as I do you.

Our phone calls each week,

bring us closer together and keep our lives intertwined.

To laugh with you, to cry with you, to hear the stories

of your adventures have been my good fortune.

It pleases me

you entered beautiful relationships and found fulfilling jobs.

I admire the life choices you made

and delight in your accomplishments.

Although we are separated by distance,

I will always be there for you.

Forever, I pray you achieve

the successes you so deserve.

You have given me more to be proud of

than I can describe in words.

It is my wish our love will continue to grow

and our bond will be everlasting.

My son, my daughter,

you are the world to me.

I am blessed

to have you in my life.

Copyright ⌾ 2014 Alan Lowe. All rights reserved.

Ariadne’s Notes: The World Poetry Café Radio Show on Thursday, Feb.23 had the honor to present Icis C. Benjamin with a special e-poem for Nelson Mandela at 1:30 PM , PST.

World Poetry Café team: Ariadne Sawyer , Producer and host , Ruth Kozak , guest host, Victor Schwartzman and Sharon Rowe.

To Hear the Show: CLICK HERE!

Our E-Poetry of the Week features a tribute to Nelson Mandela for the last day of Black History Month.

Icis C. Benjamin hails from the beautiful island of Antigua in the Caribbean. Lived in the U. S. Virgin Islands for twenty four years where she worked with the Department of Education as an English teacher.

Mandela

~icb~ is in Central Florida where writing poetry, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my grandchildren are dear to my heart!” (C) All rights reserved.