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There Are Times
There are times, when I cannot tell
the difference between you and me, of
us together. When I see the beauty of
the whole earth, because I see it
through your eyes. They are one and
the same, as if we live inside one another.
We are as one as waves of light are
one, reflecting off the snow whiteness
of a jasmine blossom in spring.
We are one as light enters and bends
inside the inner surface of our eyes,
revealing all the colors and images of life.
Flowing faster than light,
swift as a thought, becoming a vision
held inside our sight,
a single white jasmine
blooming with light
in our neighbor's garden.
Through this light, I see
myself reflected in you,
of us together.
When you breathe in, I must
in turn breathe out. When your
breath catches the sweet, enchanting
smell of jasmine, my breath
catches too. You are the first breath
that enters into me each morning,
before my eyes open to daylight to collect
and hold in that light, before the day takes
hold of us in its hallowed breathlessness.
When Angels Are Born
Ron Starbuck
Copyright 2013
http://saintjulianpress.com/there-are...
When Angels Are BornWhen Angels Are Born
the difference between you and me, of
us together. When I see the beauty of
the whole earth, because I see it
through your eyes. They are one and
the same, as if we live inside one another.
We are as one as waves of light are
one, reflecting off the snow whiteness
of a jasmine blossom in spring.
We are one as light enters and bends
inside the inner surface of our eyes,
revealing all the colors and images of life.
Flowing faster than light,
swift as a thought, becoming a vision
held inside our sight,
a single white jasmine
blooming with light
in our neighbor's garden.
Through this light, I see
myself reflected in you,
of us together.
When you breathe in, I must
in turn breathe out. When your
breath catches the sweet, enchanting
smell of jasmine, my breath
catches too. You are the first breath
that enters into me each morning,
before my eyes open to daylight to collect
and hold in that light, before the day takes
hold of us in its hallowed breathlessness.
When Angels Are Born
Ron Starbuck
Copyright 2013
http://saintjulianpress.com/there-are...
When Angels Are BornWhen Angels Are Born
Saint Julian Press Presents an Evening of Music and Poetry
Saint Julian Press Presents an Evening of Music and Poetry
https://www.facebook.com/events/36064...
Friday, May 31, 2013, from 7PM-9PM
Trinity Episcopal Church - Morrow Chapel
Donna McKenzie – Melissa Studdard - John Hardesty – Michael Roeske - Ron Starbuck
Featuring a formal and full reading of T.S. Eliot’s, Four Quartets in its entirety; Burnt Norton, East Coker, The Dry Salvages, and Little Gidding, with the music of pianist-composer John Hardesty.
Donna McKenzie's voice has been heard on Houston's airwaves for almost 25 years, she is currently a co-host for NASA's Third Rock Radio, as well as their custom stations in partnership with RFC Media. A national voiceover talent, she has voiced commercials seen on MTV, VHI, Lifetime Channel and is a prominent voice talent in the concert industry. She is a 2012 nominee for the Texas radio Hall of Fame. Her expression through voice includes dramatic readings, narratives, imaging for radio and television, event hosting and coaching. Donna also has a passion for music, food and poetry.
Melissa Studdard’s books include the best-selling novel Six Weeks to Yehi-dah, its companion jounal, My Yehidah, and the interview collection The Tiferet Talk Interviews. Since its August 2011 release, Six Weeks to Yehidah has been the recipient of many accolades, including the Forward National Literature Award, the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award and January Magazine's best children's books. It was also named a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards and the Readers Favorite Awards. Studdard writes poetry, short stories, reviews, essays and academic articles.
John Hardesty, pianist and composer. As a pianist/composer, John won the 2006 Inspirational Song of the Year New Thought Songwriters Award for his Everlasting Love. His gift of creating music in the moment has inspired audiences everywhere. “Music has always been the most important facet of my being. Living life has shaped my heart and created the love that I now express. That this music will speak to your heart is my fondest wish”.
Michael Roeske, was ordained deacon and priest in the Episcopal Church in 2001 and he has been the Assistant Rector at Trinity Church since 2010. Prior to coming to Houston, Michael was Rector of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Bowdoin St. in Boston, a parish regularly attended by T.S. Eliot during his years in the Boston-Cambridge area. While attending Yale Divinity School he was able to study Dante, Virgil and Homer in some detail. Michael graduated from Northwestern University in 1983 with a B.A. in theater performance.
Ron Starbuck, author of Wheels Turning Inward, and When Angels Are Born, his newest collection just released, has written poetry and practiced contemplative prayer for many years. Both books are a rich collection of over fifty poems, following a poet’s mythic and spiritual journey that crosses easily onto the paths of many contemplative traditions.
Trinity Episcopal Church • 1015 Holman Street at Main • Houston, Texas 77004
When Angels Are Born
https://www.facebook.com/events/36064...
Friday, May 31, 2013, from 7PM-9PM
Trinity Episcopal Church - Morrow Chapel
Donna McKenzie – Melissa Studdard - John Hardesty – Michael Roeske - Ron Starbuck
Featuring a formal and full reading of T.S. Eliot’s, Four Quartets in its entirety; Burnt Norton, East Coker, The Dry Salvages, and Little Gidding, with the music of pianist-composer John Hardesty.
Donna McKenzie's voice has been heard on Houston's airwaves for almost 25 years, she is currently a co-host for NASA's Third Rock Radio, as well as their custom stations in partnership with RFC Media. A national voiceover talent, she has voiced commercials seen on MTV, VHI, Lifetime Channel and is a prominent voice talent in the concert industry. She is a 2012 nominee for the Texas radio Hall of Fame. Her expression through voice includes dramatic readings, narratives, imaging for radio and television, event hosting and coaching. Donna also has a passion for music, food and poetry.
Melissa Studdard’s books include the best-selling novel Six Weeks to Yehi-dah, its companion jounal, My Yehidah, and the interview collection The Tiferet Talk Interviews. Since its August 2011 release, Six Weeks to Yehidah has been the recipient of many accolades, including the Forward National Literature Award, the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award and January Magazine's best children's books. It was also named a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards and the Readers Favorite Awards. Studdard writes poetry, short stories, reviews, essays and academic articles.
John Hardesty, pianist and composer. As a pianist/composer, John won the 2006 Inspirational Song of the Year New Thought Songwriters Award for his Everlasting Love. His gift of creating music in the moment has inspired audiences everywhere. “Music has always been the most important facet of my being. Living life has shaped my heart and created the love that I now express. That this music will speak to your heart is my fondest wish”.
Michael Roeske, was ordained deacon and priest in the Episcopal Church in 2001 and he has been the Assistant Rector at Trinity Church since 2010. Prior to coming to Houston, Michael was Rector of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Bowdoin St. in Boston, a parish regularly attended by T.S. Eliot during his years in the Boston-Cambridge area. While attending Yale Divinity School he was able to study Dante, Virgil and Homer in some detail. Michael graduated from Northwestern University in 1983 with a B.A. in theater performance.
Ron Starbuck, author of Wheels Turning Inward, and When Angels Are Born, his newest collection just released, has written poetry and practiced contemplative prayer for many years. Both books are a rich collection of over fifty poems, following a poet’s mythic and spiritual journey that crosses easily onto the paths of many contemplative traditions.
Trinity Episcopal Church • 1015 Holman Street at Main • Houston, Texas 77004
When Angels Are Born
An evening of poetry with poet and actress (Chocolat) Hélène Cardona and poet John FitzGerald reading from their new poetry collections.
Saint Julian Press - Presents an Evening of Poetry and Music
This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc.
Saturday Evening - October 5, 2013 from 7- 9 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church
1015 Holman Street at Main, Houston, Texas 77004
Saint Julian Press presents an evening of music and poetry with poet and actress (Chocolat) Hélène Cardona and poet John FitzGerald reading from their new poetry collections Dreaming My Animal Selves (Salmon Poetry, 2013) and The Mind (Salmon Poetry, 2011) at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1015 Holman Street at Main, Houston, Texas 77004 on October 5, 2013 from 7-9 PM. A book signing will follow the free reading.
http://www.saintjulianpress.com/press...
http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/9...
This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc.
Saturday Evening - October 5, 2013 from 7- 9 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church
1015 Holman Street at Main, Houston, Texas 77004
Saint Julian Press presents an evening of music and poetry with poet and actress (Chocolat) Hélène Cardona and poet John FitzGerald reading from their new poetry collections Dreaming My Animal Selves (Salmon Poetry, 2013) and The Mind (Salmon Poetry, 2011) at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1015 Holman Street at Main, Houston, Texas 77004 on October 5, 2013 from 7-9 PM. A book signing will follow the free reading.
http://www.saintjulianpress.com/press...
http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/9...
Trane Ascending with John Coltrane
A new recording and poem. Trane Ascending with John Coltrane.
Ron Starbuck
http://www.saintjulianpress.com/trane...
Ron Starbuck
http://www.saintjulianpress.com/trane...
