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Pedro M. Rosario Barbosa Words to your Heart (~ Poetic Work)

Words to your Heart

© 2009, Pedro M. Rosario Barbosa

Free Cultural Work: Creative Commons BY-SA

I wish that as ink my warm blood serves
for the feelings of what my heart wills,
as in my sight your face sends thrills
that pour out all that my soul reserves.

In paper
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Added by Pedro M. Rosario Barbosa on November 2, 2009 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Cendrine Marrouat My first feature and a few thoughts...

I had a dream for many years. I wanted to be interviewed on the radio and talk about my poetry and my vision of life. I knew that, one day, people would eventually understand why I write, and what I want to bring to the world. And these days, the dream has come true! I had my first feature of the week last night. Tmill was a fantastic host. Not only is he a true friend and supporter of my work, he is… Continue

Added by Cendrine Marrouat on September 15, 2009 at 5:01pm — 1 Comment

Pedro M. Rosario Barbosa Cosmological Constant (~ Poetic Work)

Cosmological Constant

I want to fly high and above the arcs,
and, for you, the skyish horizon attire.
Then I will start to sow a path of quarks
And a nebula will quantize my desire

to enjoy the ruby scent of your hair,
as my soul would sink into your eyes,
to roam in the verdant fields of your stare,
and discover the cosmos in your skies.

As gift, I offer you a shining eclipse
that will create the shadow brid

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Added by Pedro M. Rosario Barbosa on September 6, 2009 at 1:52am — 1 Comment

Sara Louise Pandora Opens The Box

Pandora Opens The Box by Sara L. Russell November 08, 2003 Pandora slipped her hands onto the lid Merely intending one clandestine peep, And as she lifted, monsters of the id Slowly began arising from their sleep. Cruelty flew out over less wakeful beasts, Heedless of tortured screams rising from Hell; Diseases followed, with unholy priests And lowly demons, sprung from Satan's well. They came with noisy, flapping leathern wings, With coils of questing tendr… Continue

Added by Sara Louise on February 12, 2009 at 5:00am — 4 Comments

Passion of the Poets Poet Elizabeth Alexander Recites Inauguration Poem

Inauguration Day 2009 Poet Elizabeth Alexander recites Praise Song for the Day. Scholars, poets, and poetry lovers are still making up their minds concerning how they feel about the poem but most seem to think it was appropriate for the occasion. Alexander’s publisher, Grey Wolf Press, is showing its approval and pride by publishing a commemorative chap book of the poem, similar to what Maya Angelou’s publisher did with her inaugural poem, On the Pulse of MorningContinue

Added by Passion of the Poets on January 22, 2009 at 4:51pm — 3 Comments

Romantic Poetess A Short Little Diddie....

When silence stood in the field of dreams, the song of perfection was heard echoing splendors melodious beatitudes of grace… The gracile bounty of everlasting sustenance was purified with hopes promise… Empyrean pastures of destiny embraced loves serenading gifts of faith;Continue

Added by Romantic Poetess on January 14, 2009 at 11:48am — 10 Comments

don dean New City Blues

Marvin wrote his words so many years ago sad to say they are still appropriate today we never seem to learn we just rape pilage and burn poloticians mouths just go round and round and roun makeing that same old empty sound we create even more polution i dont see no ready made solluti… Continue

Added by don dean on October 18, 2008 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

Sara Louise The Absinth Fairy: Poem & Animated Video


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The Absinthe Fairy Sara Russell 15/7/07 When evening comes, with carapace of gold, To still the wingbeats of another day, Again, as with artists and bards of old, La Fee Verte comes, to spirit me away. She laughs at all my weaknesses and vice, Stealing my dreams to sprinkle them like dew Upon my unsuspecting,… Continue

Added by Sara Louise on June 9, 2008 at 9:00pm — 9 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Notes on the Life and Death of Poet Aime' Cesaire (June 26, 1913-April 17, 2008)

Poet Aime Cesaire Along with the former president of Senegal, Leopold Senghor, and French Guianian Leon Damas, Aimé Césaire during the 1930s and 1940s was one of the founding fathers of the worldwide cultural, spiritual, and political movement knows as Negritude. Césaire, a celebr… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on April 19, 2008 at 5:42pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Poems Written by My Friends

Often they open my eyes and shut down my fears. Sometimes eat lunch naked on the White House lawn. Build gigabyte nests in my heart like virtual swans. Will not give you an STD or murder your grandparents. Will not hack your heartbeat or burglarize your soul. Wil… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on April 17, 2008 at 5:44pm — 4 Comments

Passion of the Poets April 17 Poem in Your Pocket Day

Borrowing an excerpt from A's earlier post: ”On April 17, Americans will mark the first national Poem In Your Pocket Day by carrying poems and sharing them with co-workers, family, friends, and even strangers. Celebrating the power of the poem to both transport a reader and be tran… Continue

Added by Passion of the Poets on April 8, 2008 at 6:29pm — No Comments

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Writing the Year 2009 Michael Jackson Legend 1 Reply

Display for Official Michael Jackson OPUS Book on display in London. (Press release photo) The Michael Jackson story has arguably been the most compelling of 2009 and more than once has caused m…

Tagged: news, music, movie, singers, authors

Started by Author-Poet Aberjhani in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Nov 29.

Doris Anne Beaulieu

Dear Producers

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Started by Doris Anne Beaulieu in The CTI News Room Nov 23.

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To Walk a Lifetime in Michael Jackson's Moccasins 17 Replies

Michael Jackson in concert around 1995. (photographer unknown) You probably can’t read the words in the note next to the accompanying photo of Michael Jackson, but they were handwritten by the si…

Tagged: African, Music, News, Movie, American

Started by Aberjhani in Music and You. Last reply by Kimmy Van Kooten Nov 16.

SOFIA PEACHES

IF MEN ARE FROM MARS...AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS...WHERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE BORN WITH BOTH GENDERS FROM??? 1 Reply

IT MAKES ME WANNA HOLLA AND THROW UP BOTH MY HANDS!!!!FACTS…HUMAN BEINGS, INVENT COMPETIION FOR WOMEN…WOMAN WON RACE… OTHER WOMEN SAY SHE SHOULD NOT WIN BECAUSE SHE IS NOT A WOMAN, BECAUSE SHE HAS NO…

Started by SOFIA PEACHES in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Nov 15.

Cassidy David

Get 3 FREE Dissertation Topics Without Spending a Single PENNY!

3 Free Dissertation Topics??? Really??? Well… You must be reading this post just to confirm if the statement is true OR “Free Dissertation Topics” under discussion are those that must have been overl…

Tagged: uk, online, help, writing, topics

Started by Cassidy David in CTI Creative Marketing Tips Aug 20.

The Path of a Creative Thinker at CTI

CREATIVE THINKERS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES




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.

The CTI Admin Team

CTI SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008



Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In

CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008



Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Th…

CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008




The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writ…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008





One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by…

CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008



One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBir…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008



Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued…

CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008




Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008

Vickie L. McColley "The Romantic Poetess"

As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and de…

CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008


Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors on…

CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008

(photo of Luther E. Vann by John Schmidt)

Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance.…

News from the United Nations

Ban appoints new military commander for UN mission in Lebanon

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of a Spanish Major General as Force Commander of the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, where Israel fought a 34-day war with Hizbollah in 2006.

Local judges in eastern Chad receive UN training to combat impunity

The United Nations has started a programme to train local judges in eastern Chad in a bid to end impunity in a strife-torn region where conflicts have erupted between refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities.

Progress made on technology in Copenhagen climate talks - UN official

Negotiators at the historic United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, are making good progress in the area of technology, a senior official with the world body said today.

World Bank launches ‘green’ index of businesses in emerging markets

The private sector arm of the World Bank today launched the first ever eco-friendly stock market index that allows investors to track the carbon efficiency of companies doing business in emerging economies.

Facing funding shortfall, Burundi’s election needs international support - UN

The Security Council today called on the international community to support the preparation of elections in Burundi next year after the top United Nations official in the small Central African country warned that a lack of funding was challenging the "significant advances" already made after decades of ethnic and factional war.

UN marks Human Rights Day with call to end all forms of discrimination

The United Nations marked Human Rights Day today, the 61st anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by stressing the enduring need to eliminate all forms of discrimination, with officials in the world’s most crisis-plagued regions - from Iraq to Afghanistan to Somalia - appealing for tolerance in the interests of peace.

Football greats seek to score Millennium Development Goals in UN charity game

An international roster of football stars meet SL Benfica of Portugal in Lisbon next month in a United Nations ‘Match Against Poverty,’ with soccer greats Ronaldo of Brazil and Zinédine Zidane of France playing on the same side for the first time in a symbolic demonstration of the urgency of working together to fight the global scourge.

UN agency resolves to help growing numbers of refugees fleeing to urban areas

A United Nations gathering aimed at tackling some of the urgent problems suffered by the mounting number of refugees seeking shelter in cities and towns has wrapped up today with calls for greater efforts to help the forcibly displaced.

Ban intervenes with Spain and Morocco over Saharawi activist on hunger strike

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is seeking "urgent" action from Spain and Morocco over a Saharawi activist whose condition is rapidly deteriorating after she went on hunger strike last month when Morocco denied her entry into her native Western Sahara, subject of a long-running dispute.

Economic recovery in Latin America and Caribbean to be faster than expected - UN

Latin America and the Caribbean will bounce back faster than expected from the global financial crisis, with growth projected at over 4 per cent next year, a regional United Nations agency for economic development announced today.

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