WORDS OF WISDOM

POETRY IS THE RHYTHMIC CREATION OF BEAUTY IN WORDS.


~Edgar Allan Poe

Book Of Blues

I'm currently read Book Of Blues by Jack Kerouac. I read On The Road last year and a book of his poems earlier this year.

THE POET AS AN ORATOR

Over the past few days, I have had recurring thoughts that poets are orators. Words of  wisdom are imparted with an apathetic and discouraged populace. All throughout history, poets have had an influence on the course of a nation.

Poets are thought of as fools, wandering dreams with nothing better to do. To me poets keep the world sane from all the scoundrels. Orators have been tolerated because to some they are amusing. Do the people who dismiss them ever thought that maybe they HAVE a message. 

I began writing poetry a couple of yeas ago. Aware of the power of words, I see how much influence a poet can have. When I read my work to an audience, I prayed that some thing positive would have an affect on their lives. As I continue improving my craft, the need to share with others grows.    

WORDS OF WISDOM

The struggle for equality requires knowledge, information, determination,and perseverance.

Hurricane Sandy

Life is back to normal. Sandy didn't affect me that much, save some fallen trees. A number of areas were really hit hard. Some folks are still without power, heat, and adequate shelter. It snowed the other day and now it's getting warmer. The cleanup is massive and extensive.