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fade away

In this life we make for ourselves, it seems our identity is the first casualty. As a man thirsting surrouned by waters of oceans blue, so we drown in a sea of faces. Fade to the backgound, motions blured, out of focus. Frozen images of dreams forgotten. All sense of self lost in the wave of time, the… Continue

Added by don dean on October 5, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

new website launched (at last)

finnally i sortted out the problems and launched my new website its tottally up to date remodelled an looking cool (i think so anyway) got a vastly improved slide show art gallery audio page plus music on all the pages a bio some poetry and at last a proper contact page now all iv got to do is get people… Continue

Added by don dean on October 5, 2009 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

interview and feature

if you click on link to can read my interview and feature in the examiner Continue

Added by don dean on September 13, 2009 at 11:01am — 1 Comment

new cd YEAHHH

well its taken me to long to finnally get this cd out not due to creative problem but soley financial but here it is its now available on cdbaby as downloads and soon on itunes you can allso get it direct from me from my website i will load one of the tracks now should… Continue

Added by don dean on August 22, 2009 at 2:16pm — 1 Comment

yesterdays dreams

was i ever really that man i see befor me now pictures a face of yesterday in rememberence of times of dreams still alive possible of fruition a time befor lifes lessons encrusted as armour a cynisisme born out of experience yet still in recognition i see eyes familier staring back in a mirrors reflection the flame still there not so fierce as in youth a light still bright for life without hope without dreams possobility is a life already lost postskript my mother suddenly gave me these photos… Continue

Added by don dean on August 6, 2009 at 7:51pm — 3 Comments

love lays neath the angry waves

love lays deep neath the angey sea deep bellow in correl grave lays in shades of turqoise green and blue as the ocean she fills with tears shed in sorrow no more for her the promise of tomorrow each day can be seen a gohstly figure on cliffs high empty eyes stare focused on some far awa… Continue

Added by don dean on July 17, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

me in my own designe

well this is a bit of an unusual blog for me an i know its not supposed to be cool to blow your own trumpet but im feeling rather pleased with this i have on my art sites for some time been uploading my art as teeshirts as well as posters but till now iv never specifically deigned images for teeshirts but just latly thats what i have been doing this was the first one i did so i wanted to test the quality an when it was finnally delivered i was really chuffed (thats pleased for any none english r… Continue

Added by don dean on July 4, 2009 at 11:04am — 3 Comments

From it we come back to it we go

Mother Earth, from it we are moulded from it we are made we are the sum of all its energy minerals components all that the earth is made of so is man we are in truth mostly of water the source of all life why then do we abuse it so without it we are lost without the ground to walk o… Continue

Added by don dean on June 14, 2009 at 8:09am — 3 Comments

Winter

winter some may say is dark gloomy the season cold wet and dark not so say i, is a season of rest renewal a time nececery for plants to rest sleep and recoupe roots, seeds lay dormant insulated deep neath a blanket of snow ready to burst fourth in the magnificent spring show mountain… Continue

Added by don dean on May 31, 2009 at 9:15am — 3 Comments

In time we fade

weep not for me as memory fades distant rains pass tears dry away as all things become dust drifting on the beeze carried softly who knows where so with time must i be forgot but saddness need not prevale saddness only comes when life is wasted natrual in spirit is time passing a li… Continue

Added by don dean on May 22, 2009 at 7:34am — 6 Comments

Desire of Dreams

Take a bite said the snake and ever since the carrott and the stick has been our goal we chase that elusive butterfly in the pusute of imagined joy wealth desire happiness SUCKERS!!!! see the snake as all great magicians knew that slight of hand was the order of the day for the reality can never be the dream and fantsy is just that a fantasy the trick is to make us believe in the possobility so merily we dance chasing rainbows believing the illusion instead look inside find peace of mind the sna… Continue

Added by don dean on May 9, 2009 at 1:08pm — 2 Comments

Hope

with each new generation lies the hope for mankind every new born babe is an act of faith in belief of a futer in the beliefe that each new generation will at last find its place in the stars in the whole that each new generation will at last save the planet from the ignorence greed and mistakes of of generations past

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Added by don dean on March 9, 2009 at 7:52pm — No Comments

Another time another place

Forgotten dreams,a promise left undone love lies broken as sets the sun yesterdays passion so fragile life wasted born on wings of words in desire spoken in want lust satisfied the heart lays bleeding tomorrow is stollen thieved as a burgler in the night we waite in… Continue

Added by don dean on February 18, 2009 at 4:06pm — 2 Comments

Teach the children

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Added by don dean on January 20, 2009 at 8:13pm — 4 Comments

buddy's

In life we bond,life long friends we surf the sea scimming the waves remembering wisdoms you have since lost living in harmony within our world return to the oceans we did a life more fluid with body to match you live your lives wieghed down not just by gravity wieghed down with greed o… Continue

Added by don dean on December 17, 2008 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Magic (lyrics)

piont your face to the sea feel the spray on your face taste the salt on your lips watch a wave break see the sunrise sunset you tell me theres no magic i tell you youve got no soul dont need your beliefs your crutch to lean on watch a bird fly see a child sigh hear your heart beat… Continue

Added by don dean on December 11, 2008 at 8:06am — 4 Comments

Whale song

with such gentle grace your size a deception you sing your songs over oceans vast inner space who can deny a mothers love as you guide and steer protect and nurture one so young such strength and might yet slow to display anger only used to protect a baby so young pushed to t… Continue

Added by don dean on December 1, 2008 at 6:27pm — 7 Comments

times places faces

Do you remember nights we stayed out till dawn even the streets of london glow warm in the morning sun thinking of times gone by times and places friends so close Do you remember party nights after dancing layed back chilled out moments talkining nonsense making sense yes i rememb… Continue

Added by don dean on November 24, 2008 at 8:30am — 7 Comments

This Life

Urban street kid,working class blue coller father heavy handed ready his anger at the world to vent well hidden violence in the family kept with steady rythem beating the boys chest his drum still and all when gone left nothing but a sad,sad song Hard times growing up lean but never mea… Continue

Added by don dean on November 15, 2008 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Highway of Heaven

this is my friend Alidas latest vidio and as always she denies to be labeled and catogoriesed but lets her emotions and passions float through the ether and soar through the airwaves to become a joy to our ears Continue

Added by don dean on November 11, 2008 at 1:37pm — No 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.

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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.…

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Ban calls on States to ensure climate change deal has broad support

Holding out for a 'perfect' deal at next month's climate change summit in Copenhagen could result in there being no agreement at all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today, calling on all States to get behind a deal that is as ambitious as possible but also has broad international support.

Upcoming Afghan conference will help promote post-election dialogue &#8211 Ban

The international conference on Afghanistan that will be staged in London early next year provides &#8220a very timely&#8221 opportunity to discuss the country's agenda in the wake of its recent presidential elections, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

Momentum for climate deal strong and growing, Ban tells Commonwealth

The momentum for a deal at next month's United Nations climate change summit is strong and growing, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging world leaders to make the extra push to achieve a firm foundation for a legally binding treaty as early as possible in 2010.

UN agency calls on Iran to halt work on recently-disclosed facility

The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called on Iran to immediately suspend the construction of a recently-disclosed uranium enrichment facility, and cooperate more fully to resolve all outstanding issues related to its nuclear programme.

Top UN official urges probe into &#39monstrous&#39 Philippines attack

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today urged the Government of the Philippines to investigate the 23 November attack on a convoy in the province of Minguindanao that left over 55 people, including at least 27 journalists, dead.

Ban deplores attack on UN helicopter in DR Congo

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the shooting attack on a United Nations helicopter on Thursday in Dongo in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that left three peacekeepers, a civilian pilot and one member of the Congolese national police wounded.

Winners of UN prize for use of technology in education unveiled

The Rector of the Moscow Institute of Open Education and Jordan's Ministry of Information and Communications Techonology have been chosen as the winners of an annual United Nations prize for the use of ICTs in education.

Somalia: UN expert urges end to inhuman practices after recent stonings

An independent United Nations human rights expert today condemned the series of stonings that have been taking place in Somalia, and called for an urgent end to such &#8220cruel, inhuman and degrading&#8221 practices.

UNICEF official draws attention to plight of children in northern Yemen

Children in northern Yemen have little to celebrate on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha, a senior official with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has stated, drawing attention to the plight of the youngest victims of the ongoing conflict between Government forces and rebels.

At Commonwealth meeting Ban drums up momentum for climate change summit

On the final lap of the years-long marathon to the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen next month, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon takes his call for urgent action to a meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, the last global gathering before the summit.

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