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Angel feathers

  Just caught a free show from the circle of life; it all started with a journey to solace, pilgrimage to the place where trees lean high and squirrels massage the roots. The wind led me with maternal wing to view the pines and watch the leaves change. Angels blessed me as a feather gained momentum towards my eyes and sailed on into the blue. Smiling, I began to sift my sights through the branches to find more feathers floating through the pine needles . Soon, a coat of feathers drifted off into airy sea like a school of fish – surely too many in one cluster to be a coincidental engagement. In a nearby tree, perched, was a beautiful young bird of prey! White-breasted hawk taking a breath, enjoying the view, securely honing in on intention.  How majestic to see such wild truth in front of my mundane stroll.  Brother Crows soar higher calling out to the hawk and begin to squawk truths. All I can do is hold on to the moment – my huma...

John Steinbeck Calling -- TOUR!

I've been lucky enough to join Eric Vollmer's gang of literary lovers! In fact, I've been taking stage next to fellow Poet, Carmen Vega for 4 productions of Steinbeck's The Pastures of Heaven . Many thanks go to Poet and Artist, Brenda Petrakos...who suggested I might be a good fit for the troupe :) I have been honored to be a part of the crew and have had so much fun as "Maria Lopez", the younger sister...a bit naive, religiously devoted and sweet! :) Soooo, this Saturday, at Beyond Baroque, the show is coming to Venice! STEINBECK CALLING! January 17th at Beyond Baroque 681 Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 8-10pm donations will be accepted! Be there or be... a cube! Public Works Proudly Presents our Encore Performance Come and enjoy dramatic readings drawn from John Steinbeck’s favorite novels: OF MICE & MEN, PASTURES OF HEAVEN, GRAPES OF WRATH, TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY & CANNERY ROW and Folk Music! Lee Boek, Anna Broome, Bill Bassett, Se...

Reading this Saturday with The Chief, Michael Rothenberg!

This Saturday, I am honored to read with "The Chief", the Co-Founders of 100 Thousand Poets for Change (Official)  -  Michael Rothenberg  and  Terri Carrion ! They are in town with a new book out by Shabda Press! The reading will be at  Beyond Baroque , 8pm Come check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/358547250983960/ All the details: MICHAEL ROTHENBERG & FRIENDS Shabda Press publisher and editor Teresa Mei Chuc will host a celebration of the publication of MICHAEL ROTHENBERG’s new book of poems, Indefinite Detention: A Dog Story. Guest readers include Terri Carrion, Iris De Anda, Youssef Alaoui, Jessica Wilson, Antonieta Villamil, Juan Cardenas, Mark Lipman and Yvonne De La Vega. General Admission Policy applies to all events, unless noted otherwise: Admission $10 Students/Seniors/Children $6 Members FREE.  *This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.

On location

In lala land. Some photos along the way of a wonderful journey about town. 7th Street, DTLA Just a stroll down the avenue... and then the night falls...and all the lights come out to play to your twinkling eye...

Your invitation

Welcome to hippie school! Let the words saturate your skin until you are let into the field to unlock your chastity and sprinkle the sky with your smiles. - Jessica M. Wilson

Los Angeles Poet Society presents 100 Thousand Poets/ Musicians/ Voices for Change!!!

Photo Spectacular!

Sharing the photos from the 2nd Annual Lit Crawl LA: NoHo! Just a whole lotta lovin and livin! Post by Los Angeles Poet Society . Here are the photos from the 1st Annual Lit Crawl LA: NoHo! Enjoy, shine your light, and rock on! Post by Los Angeles Poet Society .