Aren't Ilana's poems fantastic?

Hi folks :  Ilana Haley's work just keeps getting better and better doesn't it ? I'm VERY glad she is continuing to post poems on this blog! Do you want to post a few too ? Just let me know and I'll hook you up! Here's whats going on this time:

1. Simple steps for growing your business: a seminar series produced by SCORE  of Rochester. Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. Dates: October 11,18 and 25th  and November 1st and 8th 2012 . Price $175 for all five seminars in the series . Held at : The Rochester Business Alliance 150 State St. Rochester NY. Registration required. To register or for more info visit: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e65z5d2429c3f920&llr=zsoktncab


2. Current Visual Explorations” by Bruno Chalifour and Howard Koft. Different Path Gallery, 7 Market S:treet, Brockport NY. September 7-29, 2012 585-637-5494


3. John Cieslinski, the owner of Books, ETC. on Main Street in Macedon has written a play that will be presented at the first Rochester Fringe Festival. His play is called The Divine Milieu: The Last Confession of Teilhard de Chardin and will be performed by his lifelong childhood friend, Rev. Ed Heidt, on Friday, September 21 at 4:30 pm and Saturday, September 22 at 11:30 am at the Xerox Auditorium downtown. 100 South Clinton Street, Rochester, NY 14604. The entrance for the theater is on Broad St. Congrats John! 

4. I'l be reading at Books ETC on Sunday September 30th 2012 from 4-6 p.m. I'll be reading along with my guests: Cindy Blair, Frank Judge and Josh Smith. Stop on by 78 W. Main ST.Macedon, NY 14502 
 585-474-4116 See you there! 

5. Sales and Marketing 101.  $10 with advanced Reservations $15 at the door.

“This man holds the keys to the wisdom of the Universe!” “I’m glad he’s on my side!”               

“Holy crap! This guy really knows his stuff!” And these are just some of the comments people have made after attending one of the presentations by Lawrence R. Berger A.K.A “Laughing” Larry B.  Join him as he reveals the success secrets he’s learned in his thirty plus year career as a salesman and thirteen years as a nationally renowned performance poet as He presents:

Sales and Marketing 101

You’ll learn:The difference between Sales and Marketing.  (They are two separate things after all.)

The six types of marketing,The Law of 50/10,000, The three parts of a Sale,The three funnels method.

The two basic sales theories and much, much more!

Special guest speaker Kim Pandina Owner of Panda Wear, Kim has being using event marketing techniques to promote her business at festivals, trade shows and conventions for over ten years now making her an unquestioned expert in this area of marketing.  Join us as she shares her secrets $10 in advance $15.00 at the door. Seminar will run from 5-8:30P.m. on October 24 2012 at TC Riley’s 200 Park Point Drive Rochester, NY 14623 Phone: (585) 272-9777  Advance registration will close on Saturday October 20^th 2012. To register call: (585) 334 6388, Send your check to Skysaje Enterprise: 50 Amesbury Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 to pay by credit card contact Kim Pandina at :  sales@pandajewels.com

6. 

Apryl Skies is pleased to be honored as the first featured reader of the Valley Poets East reading series commencing on October 7th, 2012. Hosted by Apryl and JR Phillips! This will be a reading series dedicated to highlighting and celebrating some of the most prominent voices in Los Angeles. *May the confetti rain!* Held at the Unitarian Universalist church of Los Angeles 12355 Moorpark Boulevard, Studio city California 91604  

Whew!  a whole bunch of stuff this time! Here is the buying info for Instant Poetry ( Just Add Words! ) 

You can get signed copies directly from me  for $15.00 (includes S&H charges)

 Send your check or money order to:

Skysaje Enterprise
50 Amesbury Rd
Rochester, NY 14623

you can also order unsigned copies "off the shelf" from the publisher at:

 http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234 

From Barnes and Noble at:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproduc

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or From Amazon.com  . Amazon also has signed copies avalible for $53.65 as well as the "Off the shelf books.  Here's the link: ttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=%22Laughing%22+Larry+berger

SEE YOU NEXT TIME! 

SORROW HAS NO VOICE

                 

SORROW HAS NO VOICE

Where were your arms  

when I was still entwined   

in webs of dreams, 

when I reached out to you,  

tiny arms in primordial thirst?  

You turned away and shut the door;  

I didn't know yet   

how to cry your name.   

For years I wandered amongst   

the trees, gathering leaves,  

inhaling the scent of flowers.    

The marigolds withered,  

the narcissus hung its head,  

you were harsh as a barren soil.  

Now you are dead,   

and I am still searching for you,   

lost,  

among   

frozen  

marigolds -

VISION

VISION

 (From the collection Songs For A land)

The wilderness and the solitary place 

Shall be glad for them; and the desert shall 

Rejoice and blossom as a rose. 

The desert rose, will welcome us.

She split the stone wide away, 

She gave her heart unto our hands,

A rose, a ruby red and gold, pale pink 

And cream, honey and wine, nectar of peach, 

Orange and lemon.

She welcomed us, painted pale in muted 

Tones of vivid formations

Wilderness wild

Solitary place.

You mystic, men of yore, 

Come here to see our mirage desert 

A long stemmed rose is gladdened 

For them, for us,

She sings she dances and rejoices

In the way of a bride.

For the ground shall become a pool,

The thirsty land springs of water.

Mirage

She lifts her head in song

And bends in swaying,

Rejoices arcs of movement

She welcomes us,

she becomes us,

she becomes me.

I stand away and sway.

Water break out of streams

Of dancing, grass-green reeds and rushes; 

Rushes rushing toward blossoms, rejoicing,

I stand away in silence.

She welcomes me, circles me and whispers

”Anew heart also will I give you, 

A new spirit will I put within you, 

I will take the stony heart out

I will give you a heart of flash, 

Blood and blossoms.“

I place my heart unto her hand, 

She split the stone away, wide away.

Be glad for them O wilderness,

She stand up to rejoice;

I stand up 

We dance and sway and cry and laugh.

THE TIME BEFORE

THE TIME BEFORE

I will return

I will return one day to the land

Where I met him–

There was the hour before.

He did not know that I existed

I didn’t know he was alive.

It was some sort of miracle

That he was alive.

I did not know that the first hour

Or the hour before– that came much later on,

The second hour, or was it the first?

Anyway it is still the time before,

I will return, I will return.

When I return what name shall I give you,

What name?

I shall give you the name Adam

You should love that name,

So should I–it suits you.

I shall love your name, the man you are

(the boy you were)

My Adam who walks this earth.

I can’t give you your name just yet–

I don’t know you yet– it is still the time before.

I wonder what name you will give me

When we wee meet.

They say I have diaspora eyes,

But you cannot call me that.

Anyway, it is still the time before–

poetic conversations: Preview "THE TIME BEFORE"

poetic conversations: Preview "THE TIME BEFORE"

Congrats Brendan!

Hi : an old friend of mine just got his props as they say in the music biz . Why not in poetry too? Here's what's happening:

1. http://www.pw.org/content/brendan_constantine_finds_poetry_outside_his_window?cmnt_all=1
check out my friend Brenda Constantine's article in Poets and Writer's magazine.

2. This blog was hacked over the Labor day 2012 weekend . Google has assured me it is now safe but please let me know!

3.  Sunday, October 7, 2012 8:00pm in PDT The BURFDAY PARTY OF THE YEAR is just around the corner. Poetri's parties are filled with  celebrity guests, dope poets, incredible comedians and a whole lot of fun. This year Austin Brown (Michael Jackson's nephew) will be taking the stage singing his hit song that has been blowing up everywhere. Also, Yashi Brown, the amazing poet and daughter of Rebbie Jackson. AKA the legendary Jackson family will be in the house. Not too mention Ron G. The funniest man alive! Along with Steve Connell, one of the best poets to ever touch a mic. Yes, this show is gonna be CRAZY! Get your tickets now on Spokenfunk.com.

The Haha Café 5010 Lankershim blvd., North Hollywood, California 91601

4.Keti Sharif's Canada Sep 2012
Keti Sharif is an Australian-born dancer and film producer who has lived in Egypt the last 12 years, where she developed A-Z Belly dance and hosts the Sphinx Festival. She is traveling to 15 cities worldwide on her Farida film screening and Pulse8 Elements training tour. Keti will be visiting Brantford for the day with a fun series of events hosted by Karima Helou– starting from late afternoon until the early evening.The events begin with a free 30 minute talk, followed by a dance workshop and finish with the screening of the Farida film. This is Keti’s first visit to Canada and she is looking forward to meeting the Canadian dancers! For more info or to see Keti’s full tour schedule including Puse8 training USA, and festival events please visit:
4:00pm until 8:00pm www.ketisharif.com, www.pulse8fitness.com
Energy & Essence of Bellydance- free

A-Z Bellydance Creativity - $30 pre-booked online or via Host Karima Helou. $35. on the day

Farida Film Screening- $10 pre-booked online or via event host or $12. on the day

Book via Karima Helou or online via

Paypal on www.ketisharif.com


5..Where... inside Genevas salon 3041 e. 38th st. from 9-11ish with DJ Soul( Adrian DjSoul Mickens) and DJ Big Will(Tony Williams) and I will not forget to mention The Drink Lady(DeNyne BeautiFly Rush), and The Door Lady(StacE' Chanelle) admission is $10 with FREE food, wine, and soda < is Located in Indianapolis Indiana


6. http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/landofsunshine/la-letters/ban-this-and-ak-toneys-elegy-for-dee-black.html#.UEpxdVlLHd8.facebook

Visit site for details.

Whew! there's a lot going on again this week! Still no room for a poem but  here's how to get copies of my book Instant Poetry (Just Add Words! ):

You can get signed copies directly from me  for $15.00 (includes S&H charges)

 Send your check or money order to:

Skysaje Enterprise
50 Amesbury Rd
Rochester, NY 14623


you can also order unsigned copies "off the shelf" from the publisher at:

 http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234 

From Barnes and Noble at:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproduc 

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or From Amazon.com  . Amazon also has signed copies avalible for $53.65 as well as the "Off the shelf books.  Here's the link: ttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=%22Laughing%22+Larry+berger

SEE YOU NEXT TIME! 

On to Autumn part 2

Here's even more stuff:

1.We are looking for well crafted poetry, and black and white art. Send us your art, your poetry, and even your art that goes with your poetry, and all you have poured into it! We want to hear from everyone. It doesn't matter if you haven't published before, or if you are an old pro. It doesn't matter to us how many galleries you have hung in. We just want great work that makes us feel what you are expressing.

We read year-round. Our Summer featured poet is Michael Waters! For more information visit our site,
http://www.ovsmag.com

2. OPENING ARTIST RECEPTION - Saturday September 8, from 5 - 8 PM ARTIST TALK - Tuesday September 18, from 6 - 8:30 PM   176 Anderson Avenue, 2nd FL.,  Rochester, NY 14607 Contact Us -  

T: 585-232-6030 / F: 585-232-8563  W: www.axomgallery.com  

3. Congradulations to Kitty Josep on having one of her poems selected as a finalist in the Goodreads poetry contest. to veiw the poem visit this link:  http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

4.  The US Library of Congress is holding it's annual National  Book Festival  September 22-23/2012 for complete details visit : http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

5. Working Writer is a magazine for and about the craft of writing for pay. for details visit:
 http://www.workingwriter1.com/

6..Want to be a guest poet on this blog?  Send me an Email and let me know ! laughingl@yahoo.com
for a sample of what we're looking for check out the following on this blog: Time of Roses, Perhaps I m Dreaming or Out of the Void  by our most recentr guest poet  Ilana Haley. .


Whew! Tons of stuff going on. Contact me for additional info.  Here are the links to get my book Instant Poetry (Just add words!)

1. http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234 

2.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproduc 

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3. Or you can get signed copies directly from me  for $15.00 (includes S&;H charges)

 send your check or money order to:

Skysaje Enterprise
50 Amesbury Rd
Rochester, NY 14623

See you next time!