Collective Breath – Poetry Book Club – June 2023 – Spotlight Poet of Study – Rudy Francisco

Rudy Francisco – Scars/To the new boyfriend

Rudy Francisco – Chameleon

Rudy Francisco – Your God

Rudy Francisco – My Honest Poem

Rudy Francisco – A lot like you

“SIX” QUOTES

“It is said that the gods play games with the lives of men. But what games, and why, and the identities of the actual pawns, and what the game is, and what the rules are – who knows?

Best not to speculate.

Thunder rolled…

It rolled a six.”

— Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)

“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.”

— Oscar Wilde

“Whether you stay six weeks, six months or six years, always leave it better than you found it.”

— Jim Rohn

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

— Abraham Lincoln

“I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes and six months later you have to start all over again.”

— Joan Rivers


“Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.”

— Andy Rooney


“Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

— Lewis Carroll

“Show me a man or a woman alone and I’ll show you a saint. Give me two and they’ll fall in love. Give me three and they’ll invent the charming thing we call ‘society’. Give me four and they’ll build a pyramid. Give me five and they’ll make one an outcast. Give me six and they’ll reinvent prejudice. Give me seven and in seven years they’ll reinvent warfare. Man may have been made in the image of God, but human society was made in the image of His opposite number, and is always trying to get back home.”

— Stephen King


“With knot of one, the spell’s begun. With knot of two, the spell be true. With knot of three, the spell is free. With knot of four, the power is stored. With knot of five, the spell with thrive. With knot of six, this spell I fix.”

— Deborah Harkness


“One who doesn’t throw the dice can never expect to score a six.”

—Navjot Singh Sidhu


“I see my large nose, like half an avocado. I broke it falling downstairs when I was six, and it now resembles a large blob of play-dough.”

— Arthur Smith

“Peace begins when you let go of the

inner pain from deep within”

— Roger Lee

Rudy K. Francisco (born July 27, 1982) is an American spoken word poet and author.[1][2][3][4][5] He has won several Poetry Slams and written six books of poetry: Getting Stitches, Scratch, No Gravity, No Gravity Part II, Helium, and I’ll Fly Away.[6] He made an appearance on TV One’s Verses and Flow and performed his spoken-word poem “Complainers” as well as “Rifle” on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[7][8][9][10]
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MONDAY NIGHT POETRY – 5/29/23

MISOPHONIA

A strong reaction to specific sounds.

Misophonia may cause a reaction to sounds such as dripping water, chewing, snapping gum, or repetitive noises, such as pencil tapping.

https://www.neurologylive.com/view/misophonia-triggers-management#

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/misophonia-sounds-really-make-crazy-2017042111534

MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day[1]) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30.[3] Since 1970, it is observed on the last Monday of May.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day#:~:text=Memorial%20Day%20(originally%20known%20as,the%20last%20Monday%20of%20May.

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MONDAY NIGHT POETRY – 5/22/23COLOR SCHEME WRITING EXERCISES

https://www.designpoolpatterns.com/learn-about-color/

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Monday Night Poetry – 5/15/23

WRITING EXERCISE ON BUILDING COMMUNITY

https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/teaching-online/community-building/

1. What did I do in preparation for this evening? 2. What will I do in preparation for tomorrow’s tasks and activities?

3. What elements would I feature in my own BIO? 4. What aspects of me as an individual are unique?

5. What do I bring to the table in a community?

6. What am I looking to get from the table in community?

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Brandon Leake: Monday Night Poetry – 5/1/23 Spotlight Feature – Collective Breath – Poetry Book Club – May Poet

Introduction

Caught up in facts and figure’s commenting on carrying a new brand to peak,

the preorder for a lesser known band you find unique,

or a philosophy prof’s understanding of the meek,

I know for some it’s only Monday night

but it’s already been a demanding week.

The overwhelmingly world sometimes makes it too difficult stand and speak when heavy hearts and hands are weak.

Leave your worries on west third and be present for Brandon Leake

BIOGRAPHY

Brandon Leake is an Award-Winning Spoken Word Poet, Artistic Educator, and Motivational Speaker from Stockton, Ca. His creative mixture of art, charisma, and passion tailored to his own unique personal narrative has taken him across the world as a speaker and performer. Performing in locations such as New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, and 36 states around the country for his, “Dark Side Tour” which promotes his first ever published poetry chapbook and his then crown jewel “Deficiencies: A Tale From My Dark Side” an album rooted in transparency and healing (2018)

Brandon is also the founder and CEO of Called To Move – CTM an artistry organization with the pursuit of aiding youth in self-actualizing and personally developing through the art of poetry. This pursuit has led to Brandon leading workshops around the world with several curriculums he has developed himself, and in particular teaching youth in his hometown of Stockton, Ca.

Leake’s Family Affair aired as a CW special featuring several original spoken word poems about his family, including tributes to his mother and his late sister. The poet submitted his work for Grammy consideration.

“This album is a hallmark seal on one of Spoken Word Poetry’s most defining moments, the first nationally televised solo spoken word special,” Leake wrote. “This album is a commemoration of this iconic moment and just how far spoken word not only has come but still has to go.”

Leake’s previous album with Black Chakra, titled Level, was under consideration for a grammy the year before as well.

Brandon Leake was nominated for a Emmy for his 2:12 long spoken word piece commemorating the Golden State Warriors 75th anniversary as a basketball franchise in the NBA

Oh, and yes he is also the season 15 winner of America’s Got Talent.

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Golden State Warriors – 75th Anniversary

Spoken Word Piece (2:12)

Blowing Smoke Podcast

Season 10 Episode 3 (1hr. 30min.)

Brandon Leake | Emmy Nominated, America’s Got Talent Winner, Poetic Genius Speaks Volumes | S10E03

America’s Got Talent

Season 15 Winner – Brandon Leake

All Performances (24min. 30sec.)

Brandon Leake

Performance on Ellen DeGeneres

Tribute to Breonna Taylor (

Brandon Leake

Performance on Ellen DeGeneres

“The Secret life of Teachers”

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Collective Breath – Poetry Book Club – April Edition: Lacey Roop


COLLECTIVE BREATH
POETRY BOOK CLUB
April is National Poetry Month
Spotlight on APRIL POET: LACEY ROOP
4/3/23 at Shim’s


BIO:

“Lacey Roop is a genderqueer poet and performer. They perform their work nationwide at bookstores, campuses and festivals, including Austin and Los Angeles Pride. They are a former Women of the World Poetry Slam finalist, and have been featured on PBS’s Roadtrip Nation, reaching over 60 million households worldwide. They are the author of And Then Came the Flood, and the much anticipated forthcoming book, We All Make it Out in the End. A Mississippi native, they currently reside in Austin, TX with their spouse and two incredibly large dogs (Artemis and Cassiopeia).”

From: http://www.laceyroop.com/bio

An Open Letter to Male Members of the GOP
https://youtu.be/W_6PpAHWHAs

Gender is a Universe
https://youtu.be/7bSN-D3NvAs

No Matter the Death a Flower Still Grows
https://youtu.be/9DDGawodgTs

Purple Coat
https://youtu.be/znbb34FMqyQ
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MONDAY NIGHT POETRY w/ Collective Breath Poetry Book Club —- 4/3/23

1st Monday of #nationalpoetrymonth
MONDAY – 4/3/23
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OUR APRIL POET OF STUDY:
@lacey_roop
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
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Writing Prompt:
“Write a letter to a different version of yourself in a parallel universe”
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Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Mic (every Monday)
@mondaynightpoetrynv
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Source:
Produced, directed, and hosted by active members of Spoken Views Collective
@spoken_views_reno
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Venue:
Shim’s Surplus Supplies Co.
125 W 3rd, Reno, NV
@shimssurplus
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Manager:
Jesse James Ziegler – Poet
@sidewayseightprojects
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Rundown:
April 3rd, 2023
(Season 2, Session 14)
5:00PM – Doors Open
5:30PM – Sign-Ups Open
6:00PM – Prompt Open
6:30PM – Mic Open
8:30PM – Poetry Book Club Open
@poetrybookclub.blc
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NOTE:
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No hate speech, violence, racism, misogyny, or disrespectful disruptive behavior will be tolerated. No predatory behavior will be tolerated. As an ongoing regular event for Spoken Views Collective, MONDAY NIGHT POETRY has a zero tolerance policy for the fore mentioned behaviors. Spoken Views Collective additionally designates the evening’s HOST as reserving the right to have any and all individuals breaking these expected codes of conduct (which honor the humanity in each other) removed and denied service. If patterns of behavior are either singularly egregious enough or show a pattern of behavior across multiple venues or events then individuals may be denied access to the Collective altogether in order to maintain our vision as a community entity.
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#poetry #poet #poets #poetrycommunity #spokenword #spokenwordartist #openmic #poetryshow #poetryevent #brukapoetry #sidewayseightprojects #reno #nevada #spokenviewscollective #biggestlittlecity #mondaynightpoetry #poetryisnotdead #goldenageofpoetry #shimssurplussupplies #poem #poems #stage #performancepoetry #performancepoet #renoartscene #renoarts #art #artist
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MNP – Invitational Slam Auditions – 3/6/23

TONIGHT:
MONDAY – 3/6/23
We’re all still shaking from excitement. Still buzzing in anticipation.
We’re all still glowing with pride.
We’re all still filled with love.
We’re all still thankful for the artistry displayed.
Love to every single poet and audience member present.
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Our INVITATIONAL SLAM AUDITIONS were followed by the March session of @poetrybookclub.blc with a spotlight on the amazing Poet Steven Willis ( @stevenwillispoetry )
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WRITING PROMPT(S):
“A PECULIAR PEOPLE”
FOLLOWING:
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Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Mic (every Monday)
@mondaynightpoetrynv
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Source:
Produced, directed, and hosted by active members of Spoken Views Collective
@spoken_views_reno
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Venue:
Shim’s Surplus Supplies Co.
125 W 3rd, Reno, NV
@shimssurplus
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Manager:
Jesse James Ziegler – Poet
@sidewayseightprojects
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Rundown:
2nd Season
(10th Session – March 6th, 2023)
5:00PM – Doors Open
5:30PM – Preparation for Slam Auditions Open (Host Discretion)
6:00PM – Prompt Open
6:30PM – Invitational Slam Auditions (LIST FULL)
9:30PM – @poetrybookclub.blc OPEN – March Poet: Steven Willis
@stevenwillispoetry
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NOTE:
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No hate speech, violence, racism, misogyny, or disrespectful disruptive behavior will be tolerated. No predatory behavior will be tolerated. As an ongoing regular event for Spoken Views Collective, MONDAY NIGHT POETRY has a zero tolerance policy for the fore mentioned behaviors. Spoken Views Collective additionally designates the evening’s HOST as reserving the right to have any and all individuals breaking these expected codes of conduct (which honor the humanity in each other) removed and denied service.
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poetry #poet #poets #poetrycommunity #spokenword #spokenwordartist #openmic #poetryshow #poetryevent #brukapoetry #sidewayseightprojects #reno #nevada #spokenviewscollective #biggestlittlecity #mondaynightpoetry #poetryisnotdead #goldenageofpoetry #shimssurplussupplies #poem #poems #stage #performancepoetry #performancepoet #collective #renoartscene #renoarts #art #artist
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Collective BreathPoetry Book Club3/6/23 – Spotlight on Steven Antoine Willis

Collective Breath – Poetry Book Club

March 6th, 2023

March Spotlight on Steven Antoine Willis

Bio From:

https://www.stevenwillispoetry.com/bio

BORN AND RAISED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS…

STORYTELLER STEVEN ANTOINE WILLIS USES HIS POETIC AND THEATRICAL BACKGROUND TO EMBARK ON THE DAUNTING TASK OF CREATIVELY ARTICULATING AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE.WITH ART HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY URBAN LIFE AND RELIGION, STEVEN MIXES ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP POETICS AND THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE WITH FORMAL TEACHINGS OF ANTHROPOLOGY, AND POLITICAL THEROY TO HELP EXPRESS HIS ECLECTIC PERSONAL NARRATIVE. WILLIS IS A CONTRIBUTING WRITER TO THE BREAKBEAT POETS ANTHOLOGY, NYU’S NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER OF ENGLISH JOURNAL, IS A 3 TIME INDIVIDUAL WORLD POETRY SLAM FINALIST AND FORMER RESIDENT POET OF THE NUYORICAN POETS CAFE. WILLIS RECEIVED HIS MFA IN ACTING FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IN 2021. HE CURRENTLY ATTENDS IOWA WRITERS WORKSHOP FOR POETRY.HIS FIRST FULL POETRY COLLECTION APECULIAR PEOPLE WAS REALSED WITH BUTTON POETRY IN 2022

Selected Videos:

Steven Willis – “Ode to the Boys Who Die to Make Hip Hop Happen”

https://fb.watch/j52FSpgDHB/?mibextid=v7YzmG

Steven Willis – “The First Time a Man Attempts to Fight His Father”

https://fb.watch/j53r5PhqPd/?mibextid=v7YzmG

Exodus 20:12 KJV by Steven Willis

https://www.pw.org/content/exodus_2012_kjv_by_steven_willis

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MONDAY NIGHT POETRY – 2/27/23 – Mystery Writing Exercise & Quotes

Mystery Writing Exercise:

“….. It needs to house a veritable magician’s hat of items to exploit across adventures.”

Directions: Using this quote from the link at the bottom, compare and contrast the van from Scooby Doo with your own human body. Be as concrete or as abstract as you need to be. Place yourself on an international crime fighting expedition or as the lead detective in a supernatural mystery saga. See what you come up with.

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