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Friday,Mar 16 2007, 02:50:03 PMNo more BS

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO FLIRT, DATE, MARRY, OR HAVE ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FRIENDSHIP!! I AM SICK OF ALL YOU SICKOS WITH YOUR "HEY BABY THIS' AND "I WANT YOU TO MOVE TO MAYLASIA AND GET MARRIED, SO I CAN GET SOME F**KIN PAPERS" i AM ONLY ON HERE TO CHAT AS FRIENDS AND TO SHARE MY PICTURES.

Tuesday,Mar 6 2007, 07:49:01 PMLove is the law, Love under will

"I am nothing more and nothing less than that essence called
consciousness, which abides in the seat of spirit in the house of the
soul in the land of God. About me are four pillars of truth, above me
shine twelve symbols of wisdom. My crown is adorned with seven
precious stones, and my throne is my flesh. My seat is the earth, my
garden is my heart; secret that heart, hidden heart in the secret
palace of my mother. The plants thereof are as yet unknown, they are
things to-be. What is, has been harvested, reaped, eaten and drank.

I nourish and care for my dreams, for the dreams of those not
yet born, and the dreams of those unable to dream. It's not easy
being a steward of dreams. At times they turn upon me, their perfume
become as a noxious gas. What once was sweet turns bitter- verily
these are the bitter-sweet lessons. Other times strange animals
wander into my garden, from places far and unknown, and tramples my
dreams, or at times they bring with them new dreams. Either way it
only means more work for me.

I never sleep. The steward of dreams always has work to do. But
my work is as play, even as is the life of man. I wear three masks,
one during the light of the sun, one during the light of the moon,
and a third for the light of the stars. These three lights are one
light, as are all trinities one."

LVX
Perceval
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Tuesday,Mar 6 2007, 07:30:00 PMMAIN STREAM ACADEMIC POETRY COMMUNITIES

WHY DO MAIN STREAM ACADEMIC POETRY COMMUNITIES  DISTANCE
THEMSELVES FROM SPOKEN WORD ARTIST AND SLAM POETS.
A Ghetto-torial By Michael Guinn-MSW March 1st 2007
 
There seems an utter disdain for spoken word artist because they are seen as un disciplined and only trash the art of poetry.  
The topic has sparked a huge debate here in Texas and as a result we are having a POETRY COMMUNITY WIDE TOWN HALL MEETING ON APRIL 1st.
I was a poet long before I was a spoken word artist.
So I take particular offense to the biased, cliquish arrogant behavior that is expressed towards my fellow performance poets, spoken word artist just because they SLAM or present their work in a manner that  is not traditional.
To me it goes against Freedom of speech and slef expression which is the very core of the oral tradition.
I guess the mainstream arts community feels threatened by the attention given spoken word artist by such outlets as HBO, BET and other outlets.... nationally.  
The energy, the passion, the pure power we bring to the stage through our words is nothing short of a lyrical transformation.    One that tradiitonal poets sometime fail to accomplish.
for more on this visit my blog...... up in a few days... and I will keep you posted on the grat meeting on April 1st. ..>.. D(["mb","www.thewritersgarrett.org
stay tuned to www.mikeginn.com for more on this topic from the country's foremost advocates for social justie through the art of poetry and spoken word...n Michael Guinn  (817) 412-3964 for questions or email... jordanmichaelg@yahoo.com

Michael's schedule for MARCH APRIL
 
Talke down the schedule for jan-Feb and add these dates... to the schedule.....
 
Mike Guinn is slated to appear in two plays this spring.
 
I wish I had Waited on April 7th At The Irving Arts Council
Michael plays the father of a daughter who is waiting to see if she has tested positive for HIV... see the irving black arts council online for tickets
 
Michael is also slated to act in EUGENE LEE'S Play. Somebody Called.
LIVE AT THE Jubilee Theater- Late Spring, early summer ... stay tuned for details...
Also in the play..n Stormi Demerson and Demetrius Ethely with Tyrone King and other Jubilee Ensemble Cast members.
 
March Schedule.
Mar -3rd - Black Academy Of Arts And Letters - Voices Of Poetry
Featuring Mike Guinn-Reign, Prudence The Isis, Gerald Shed, Madame CW and the Regent Poetry Crew.
 
March 4th. THE VERSE 2224 Main Street at the TINI BAR hosted by Michael Guinn and Evangeline White with D.J. TC
 
March 6th, FORT WORTH POERY SLAMS FEATURES "CANDI" THe 2006 TEXAS QUEEN OF EROTICA. SHE WILL AMAZE YOU WITH HER ENERGY AND PURE SENSUALITY.
LIVE AT THE EMBARGO ",1] ); //-->..> www.thewritersgarrett.org
stay tuned to www.mikeginn.com for more on this topic from the country's foremost advocates for social justie through the art of poetry and spoken word. Michael Guinn  (817) 412-3964 for questions or email... jordanmichaelg@yahoo.com