Hello Lyrical Voices,
There are times in life when people see your possibilities before you are able to grasp them, and they put a mirror in front of you that reflects a greater version of yourself, that is what Wayne Pankey has done for me. I see my art and I believe it is good because it tells my stories and makes my world a lot more beautiful. As this man made my web site, he allowed me to see how it does the same for other people. He took all the love he has for my art and created a web site I could not have imagined myself. Each time I look into this mirror it seems like my possibilities are endless. It gave me a much greater appreciation for my creativity and how I was put in this world to claim my artistic space. It does not seem right to simply say “thank you”, there are more words and feelings than that would convey. Any artist knows that it is hard to trust someone else with your art, and when they love your art with the same sincerity and respect as you, it is rare and precious. Wayne, your friendship is rare and precious and I would not trade it for anything…anything at all. If anyone wants to contact Wayne for the construction of their web sites, I will connect you with him and he is sure to put time and quality into your site.
The movie screening and discussion was so powerful. We are thankful to all those who attended and made this night so engaging. “The Origins of AIDS” ignited a lot of thought and it was very informative. Self-preservation is the key to getting ahead in this world and we decided that education and motivation are the factors which will move us in a positive direction. I offer prayers to all those who live with HIV or AIDS and to those who have made their transition. It is easy to put this epidemic aside when it is not in your home, or your body, but it is still a reality for so many. We all know someone who has it, even if we are not aware of their status. It is important to encourage and love everyone in our lives so that their tomorrow can be better than yesterday. It is also important that we demand that love in return.
“The Writer’s Group” and “Lyrical Voices” will take place over the next two weeks. I ask that you come out and bring friends. This request does not solely come from a desire for your support; it comes from a desire for our empowerment. It is the idea that we need to free ourselves by letting go of all these thoughts, rhymes, rhythms, dreams, nightmares, wishes, and give them to the world. It is the opportunity to know that we are not alone and nothing we go through originated in us, someone, somewhere, knows and lives our experience. Writing and sharing are what document this truth and we are the only ones who can do it accurately.
Check my calendar at www.poeticsoularts.com for upcoming events. For questions, comments, and concerns, contact, LyricalVoices1@yahoo.com.
1love,
Shanna T. Melton
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