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A poem inspired by the mine rescue

Posted on October 14, 2010 by kwilder

[Update: Princess Jessica/Princesa Yesica poem in Spanish at bottom of page] Princess Jessica of Chile He, being first thought dead and now weary from the long ordeal She, having transformed her worries into curling hair, polished lips, and the desire to become a symbol of welcome and life to him He, stepped out from the […]

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Got a minute? A Halloween Haiku

Posted on October 5, 2010 by kwilder

From www.peacesmiths.org [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC9wEFvx56U]

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PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse

Posted on September 27, 2010 by iwilder

PeaceSmiths First Coffeehouse of the Season! This Friday! Premik Russell Tubbs Multi-instrumentalist, jazz flute, jazz sax, etc. A great vibe. Steven Schmidt His own poems and Kerouac Haikus Anna Dagmar Singer/songwriter, pianist plus… Open Mic: Maybe you! Friday,October 1, 2010 8:00pm First United Methodist Church Rt. 110 Amityville $7 (more if possible, less if necessary) […]

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American Hike: A poem by Steven Schmidt

Posted on July 6, 2010 by kwilder

American Hike All created equal: slaveholder’s words, a gem in our shoe we limped far to prove ___________________ Steven Schmidt is a poet and poetry supporter from Northport, Long Island.

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A poem for the fourth

Posted on July 3, 2010 by kwilder

4th of July in a Time of War I want to like the fireworks. Though, they keep reminding me of the bombs. I remember when my mother dressed me up as Betsy Ross, in a frilly and striped, flag colored dress, and pulled me down the street in a little red wagon. I loved waving […]

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Mon. May 31st: How to celebrate Walt Whitman’s birthday

Posted on May 30, 2010 by kwilder

Monday, May 31st, 2010 is poet Walt Whitman’s birthday. Here are words and a video about celebrating Whitman’s birthday with silence, and communion with nature.

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Poet Max Wheat’s new poem…”Barack Obama: Offshore Oil Drilling President”

Posted on May 2, 2010 by kwilder

Barack Obama: Offshore Oil Drilling President “Let me be clear: I continue to believe that domestic oil production is an important part of our overall strategy for energy security.” -Barrack Obama, President of the United States April 30, 2010 Youth, hundreds of thousands, probably more than in any election, campaign for the man who arouses […]

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If you like poetry and culture: Here is Z place to be…

Posted on April 29, 2010 by kwilder

Steven Schmidt is one of our most culturally active friends. Steven used to run the “Z-list” which became famous for its presentation of cultural events and phases of the moon. Kelly Powell is a poet and a mom. Kelly glows with positive energy and community spirit. Steven and Kelly Powell make up one of the […]

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Thursday, April 8: Walt Whitman Birthplace/Wilderness event with Max Wheat

Posted on April 6, 2010 by kwilder

Book discussion at Walt Whitman Birthplace “Reading Between the Lines Into the American Wilderness,” with Maxwell Wheat, Jr. as facilitator Thursday,  April 8, 2010 at 7pm at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic  Site and Interpretive Center 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Dix Hills (631 427-5240) Free Event (there may be a requested donation to […]

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Bukowski: Alcoholic Sexist or Voice of the People? 4/7/10

Posted on March 19, 2010 by iwilder

On Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature Pisces Cafe former co-owner Jeffrey Arthur reading the poetry of Charles Bukowski. For the April 2010 gathering, the Babylon Green Party will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk, 28 Brentwood Road, Bay Shore, Long Island, NY 11706. For […]

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Flip sides: Poetry, War and Peace

Posted on December 15, 2009 by kwilder

Last month, we posted an open letter from Maxwell Corydon Wheat, Jr., a poet of the peace community, who asked that President Obama read poetry before any discussions of military strategy. Max believes that this would help impress upon leaders the cost of war, and lead us towards peace. In sharing Max’s thoughts, a friend […]

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PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse this Friday

Posted on December 7, 2009 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse Friday, December 11, 2009 at 8pm First United Methodist Church in Amityville $7 suggested donation, more if possible, less if necessary. Music by: George Mann (Singer/songwriter, labor singer, friend and supporter of the late Julius Margolin) Poetry by: Kathaleen Donnelly Presentation on a project for veterans by: George Mann Finale music by: George […]

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Thursday, Nov 12th: Poet Kelly Powell and an Open Mic

Posted on November 11, 2009 by kwilder

A fun event with a great poet! Green Palate is holding Open Mic events (with the spice of a featured performer!) to celebrate the Green Palate  “take on grapes, grains, brews and bites.” Kelly Powell is a friend of ours, and a poet who lives in Northport. Kelly has read at PeaceSmiths. She has some […]

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