The mind, a dormant stone

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With over 100 Poets representing the voices of Los Angeles, 100 Thousand Poets for Change/Musicians for Change, settles in the iconic and historic Literary Arts Center, Beyond Baroque in Venice, California. Our mic is no stranger to the struggle for representation of the “unseen and unheard”. We’re proud to be a part of worldwide history, as we unite and stand up for CHANGE! Schedule of Events 11am-11pm, Beyond Baroque indoor theater: 681 Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 11am to 12pm: Open Mic for Change (arrive early to get on the list or RSVP venicesoapboxpoets@gmail.com ) 7 minute limit 12pm to 1pm: Luivette Resto  hosts poetry 1pm to 2pm:  Jessica Wilson hosts poetry from Jessica Ceballos, Jayson Pida, James Berkowitz, Lee Boek, Mike the Poet Sonksen, Apryl Skies, Cklara Moradian, Charles L. Davis, Jukio the CongaPoet 2pm to 3pm: Abel Salas hosts poetry 3pm to 4pm: Melissa Alvarado  hosts poetry 4pm to 5pm: Sean Hill hosts poetry and music 5pm to ...

C'est moi!

" If you are walking on broken glass, then it suggests that you will be experiencing some heartache or pain.�You are unsure with how to proceed with your life." ~from DreamMoods That sounds about right.  :/

This is the time of Justin. Indian Summer pressing my back to bleed. Pain breaks and drips arounds the nails of my toes to rub in the shine. A pressence of love less made; the ache of loss,or fantasy built around your life, dropped like an eggshell over a steel nail. Imprisonment of reality, you only live in dream or memory...while shadows of life lure me in to humble myself , trickery of tears to summon the pain. I trample through the sick cardio, raked beyond enjoyment and left less subtle. Your series of contradictions must end. I absorb you; fill on you. You channel me. I'm through.

Performers on Schedule: Alicia Winski Alicia Winski, born and raised in Los Angeles is a fierce poetic voice, spreading her wings across the west coast. With an impressive following in both L.A. &  Seattle, Winski is a poetic & provocative figure on page, online and on stage. She is Author of " Running On Fumes " a nd is an enthusiastic and dedicated addition to Edgar And Lenore's Publishing House as Editor of the Seattle division.   Alicia Winski possesses a craft that is melodic, brutally honest and oftentimes, quite sultry. Her words encompass strength, courage and a passionate perspective on life and love as seen through the eyes of a poet. She is currently working on her next collection of poetry, "Naughty Girls Dream In Color", which is anticipated to be released in 2012. Amanda LaPera Because of her family’s experience with mental illness, Amanda LaPera is a vocal advocate for individuals and families affected by mental illnesses....

The above is a picture of Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles , representing the paths of the Poets and Musicians for Change - Los Angeles ! With over 100 Poets representing the voices of Los Angeles, 100 Thousand Poets for  Change/Musicians for Change, settles in the iconic and historic Literary Arts Center, Beyond Baroque in Venice, California. Our mic is no stranger to the struggle for representation of the “unseen and unheard”. We’re proud to be a part of worldwide history, as we unite and stand up for CHANGE! Los Angeles will feature an Open Mic for Change, and include many talented Poets from each end of the political and social spectrum with the profound voices of Susan Hayden, Gia Scott Heron, Billy Burgos, to the performances of Lee Boek, Rich Ferguson, and James Berkowitz, plus voices from the Revolutionary Poets Brigade led by Mark Lipman, and Spanish poets “Poesia” led by Antonieta Villamil, and the musical thunder of the Rooftop Revolutionaries! We are one – we se...