“Poetry. It’s better than war!” Michael Rothenberg, cofounder of 100,000 Poets (and friends) for Change
“It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a [woman or] man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he [or she] sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” —Robert F. Kennedy South Africa, 1966
Today, under the banner of 100,000 Poets (and friends) for Change (100TPC), people the world over are gathered to stand up and stand together for PEACE, SUSTAINABILITY and SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Think on this when you are tempted to lose all hope for our species. Remember that—not just today, but everyday—there are ripples and waves and tsunamis of faith and courage crossing borders in the form of poetry, stories, art, music, friendships and other acts of heroism. Hang tough. And do join with us—The Bardo Group Beguines—today to share your own creative work and to enjoy the work of others. All are welcome no matter where in the world you live.
POST YOUR WORK HERE TODAY
TO SHARE YOUR POEMS, ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MUSIC VIDEOS FOR OUR “LIVE” VIRTUAL 100TPC TODAY, PLEASE USE MISTERLINKY FOR URL LINKS. JUST CLICK ON THE ICON BELOW. YOU CAN ALSO SIMPLY PASTE YOUR COMPLETE WORK OR THE URL TO IT INTO THE COMMENTS SECTION.
REMEMBER THE THEMES ARE PEACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
To read shared work see the comments section and click on Mister Linky. Enjoy!
On behalf of Michael Dickel—our World-Class Master of Ceremonies—
and the rest of The Bardo Group Beguines,
and in the spirit of peace, love (respect) and community,
—Jamie Dedes
Founding and Managing Editor, The BeZine
I just posted via Mr. Linky five poems from my current work-of-poetry-in-progress, “Call of the Whippoorwill”. The poems are “You Have the Power”, “Our Genesis”, “City of Peace”, “Don’t Hang the Poets”, and “The Old Colossus”. Make poetry, not war!
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Thank you, Mike! I have shared the links in comments here, as well as linking back to Mr. Linky. What a great selection!
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Mike Stone posted Don’t Hang the Poets on Mr. Linky.
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Mike Stone posted City of Peace on Mr. Linky.
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Mike Stone posted Our Genesis on Mr. Linky.
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Mike Stone posted You Have the Power on Mr. Linky.
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Jamie Dedes posted The Damask Rose Garden, another story from The City of Ultimate Bliss on Mr. Linky.
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Jamie Dedes posted do not make war, a poem
on Mr. Linky.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL, by Langston Hughes was posted on Mr. Linky by Jamie Dedes.
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Reblogged this on I Do Run and commented:
Friends, Poets and Writers…lend me your voices!
“…The evil that men do, lives after them….”
Let’s voice our willingness to undo some of that evil…join me and the Bardo Group Beguines at The BeZine for 100,000 Poets (and friends) for Change (100TPC). Share words and pictures (art, photography, video) on the themes of Peace, Sustainabilty and Social Justice.
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Clarissa Simmens posted Me for You on Mr. Linky.
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John Anstie posted Pine Cone (Read a Poem to a Child) on Mr. Linky.
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Thank you, John!
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Michael Dickel posted Overlook (2013) on Mr. Linky.
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Reblogged this on Meta/ Phor(e) /Play and commented:
I am hosting the VIRTUAL 100,000 Poets for Change event on The BeZine now… check it out!
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“souls and human beings” … a small collection of poems on poverty courtesy of: Irene Emanuel, Paul Brookes, Irma Do, Sonja Benskin Mesher, Marta Pombo Salles, bogpan (Bozhidar Pangelove), Wendy Bourke, and Alethea Kehas. https://wp.me/pne74-grA
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souls and human beings is posted on Mr. Linky.
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Good early morning, America!
Saturday, September 29, 2018, has begun on your Eastern shores. And we are now live!
Try Mr. Linky (above), or post a contribution in comments here.
Please browse through the virtual “reading,” like your favorites, leave comments where so moved.
We are continuing all day and we’ll into the night!
Enjoy!
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Corina Ravenscraft post on being the peace is a good reminder for 100TPC:
https://dragonkatet.wordpress.com/2018/09/16/find-your-balance-to-be-the-peace/
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Corina Ravenscraft’s Find your Balance to Be the Peace is also on Mr. Linky.
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Reblogged this on THE POET BY DAY and commented:
We’re just getting started on The BeZine 100,000 Poets (and friends)for Change, Global 2018. Come join us … share your work and read that of others.
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Reblogged this on Jordy’s Streamings.
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