A review from our friend’s blog of who we are and what we do. http://www.kurtismccartney.com/blog/black-lantern-experience
Posted in July 2013 …
Poem: No Matter Where You Are
You may come to cross my mind No matter where you are I have tried to keep you close Even though you’re far Others can come between us So can all the miles No-one knows our secret joys Or our unseen smiles What words may cross between us Whether then or now Are always in … Continue reading
Poem: The World is Coming
The world is coming We couldn’t ask for more We’ve gotten ready That’s what this was for Have we cleaned the streets? Do we look our best? Is the presentation ready? Have we cleaned up the mess? Breathlessly wait For the world to come Now looking forward Not forgetting where we’re from Brand new clear … Continue reading
Poem: Boarded Factory Window
Broken windows that sought out with unseeing eyes The workers that have punched out Years ago Now boarded and alone Bricks like rusty fire escape Once green, now faded corrosion Forever chained and unused Like a vault, a tomb Where there is no parking Day or night Or ever again To backyard bays Doors shut … Continue reading
The Black Lantern Experience: Open Art Night, a Successful Turnout!
The first regular Open Art Nights being held every Tuesday evening in the Rose City was a success! This causal Tuesday night session open to adults brought out an eclectic mix of artists in various mediums and skill levels. All were more than willing to share their ideas with each other, as well as explaining … Continue reading
The Black Lantern Experience Presents: Something to be Said – Poetry Reading and Art Show
One of our own, Michael Swords, is holding a one-year anniversary event at his venue/store, Humbled’s Hallows. This is an open art and poetry event, with some acting, reading poetry, a little free-styling and general good times are expected. The poetry reading and mini-art show will be held at Humbled’s Hallows, at 272 King … Continue reading
Poem: Downtown Sketch
One-legged girl In downtown coffee shop Looking young and cute And perfectly damaged Shifty people shuffle Out on old patio Smoking cigarettes Staining pavement and fingers While this girl deftly uses crutches To get a better seat While building that housed newspaper Torn down by some metal monster Causing reaction And stirring memory and debate … Continue reading
Poem: Burn, Welland, Burn
I watched the city As it turns to rust and dust New dreams unfolding While old memories are laid to rest The paint has faded New concrete gleams Rubble and bricks Sidewalk stains telling stories Faces of once old friends Now greying and wide-eyed Threatening words and intentions Displaying junked-out bravado Numb and dumb and … Continue reading
Poem: Death of a Sparrow
Cute little sparrow That came flying down Little brown bird That landed on ground Hopped on the sidewalk Looking to eat Some little food Which it could eat I watched this little bird With amusement and glee It stopped just to wonder As it looked at me Then it took off And landed on street … Continue reading
Poem: The Storm Has Gone
Streets washed clean Air cool and thin The storm has gone As night sets in Cars will race Down flooded street Spraying walkers Soaking feet Police cruiser Races by Underneath Flashing sky Thunder rolls Grows ever dim Echoes away With voice now thin Passing rain Fades away Only puddles Here to stay ©2013 James Takeo
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