The mind, a dormant stone

The 3rd Writers' Row was fantastic. It was a great honor to be able to host such amazing and talented Writers! Featuring James Berkowitz and a great open mic performer! Featuring at Writers' Row: Brenda Varda, Nathan Greene, Rick Lupert

Terrible feelings pain angst grief stemmed from death aches in the belly tumbles up my esophagus how guilty does gravity feel allowing this pressure into my chest? cold then warm not sure which is accurate the two swarm around my eyes swords in the eyes toothpicks in the gums jab-jab if i cry, will it fix the stinging or create a new wave of pressure through my nose ear cavities? a hole is a hole to choke down aches. nothing to creep in. i want to create a baracade. i seek a baracade to put this ache to rest this grief to silence in my heart once more and my skin to to interpret the air with comfort. a lullaby. a lullaby to ride me, soothe me. o curandera show your hands make me feel myself again. whatever that is - - when i am at my best.

Harlem Place Café and the Los Angeles Poet Society fuse together to bring you Writers’ Row at the downtown Art Walk! Join us for this literary showcase, May 12 th and every Art Walk Thursday thereafter, from 8-10pm at Harlem Place Café! 124 W. 4 th St. (down the alley) Los Angeles, CA 90013 Writers’ Row is held at the Harlem Place Cafe - literally down the alley located on 4th and Main St. in downtown LA .   Early arrival is suggested as the downtown Art Walk brings in thousands of people! Parking may be tough. You can park at a meter, or for safe no-worry parking, bring $3-$10 cash for parking in one of the lots. Writers' Row is free to the public and a continuing event that will be held each 2nd Thursday of the month , same time and place. Schedule of Events Event runs from 8pm - 10pm Enjoy a glass of wine or a hot coffee and sit down to experience the creativity of the written art! 8pm: Jessica Wilson introduces Writers' Row, Introductory poem for the night 8:1...

I was very pleased when I learned that my poem, Old City Glamour, was published on KCET's site as part of National Poetry Month. To be featured and recognized within this city gives me much pride. Here is a link to the site where I am featured within the Departures section of the KCET site: http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/production-notes/departures-celebrates-national-poetry-month-la-style.html Here is the direct link to the poem: http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/old-city-glamour-a-poem-by-jessica-wilson.html :) Very very happy!