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- i am a preacher and a poet and i see the world through the eyes of a preacher and a poet. one of my hang ups as a young man was the relationship of being both priest and poet. they seemed so diverse. forty years later i can state that the roles are not all that different.
both believe while living in a world that at best knows only the graves of dead gods ....
both can see the wind and and are driven to not just tell others about the wind but to convince them that it is there ...
both have taken the collar or the pen, at diverse times, and tried to toss it into the uttermost parts off the sea to no avail. they are what they are.
so am i..
- Favorite Music:
- folk/blues/jazz/clssical/gospel/anglican chant/plainsong/et.c.
- Favorite TV Shows:
- some of thte british stuff
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Happy New Year
Raise your glass,
my friend,
raise a glass
this last day of the year.
Drink a toast to those who have left us
who have walked out,
moved away
passed on
whose voice is now denied us
Drink a glass to what we have lost
innocence,
faith in a faithless system,
confidence
not as much lost as it seems
Drink a glass to the year to come
its defeats
its catastrophes
its losses
may we rise to each challenge
Drink a glass to the year to come
its triumphs.
its mountain tops
its victories
may we weather e… Continue
my friend,
raise a glass
this last day of the year.
Drink a toast to those who have left us
who have walked out,
moved away
passed on
whose voice is now denied us
Drink a glass to what we have lost
innocence,
faith in a faithless system,
confidence
not as much lost as it seems
Drink a glass to the year to come
its defeats
its catastrophes
its losses
may we rise to each challenge
Drink a glass to the year to come
its triumphs.
its mountain tops
its victories
may we weather e… Continue
Posted on January 1, 2009 at 7:08am — 2 Comments
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1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.
2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.
3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.
4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.
5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.
Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.
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