The poem, IN REGARD TO A POET’S BIRTHDAY, was originally composed to honor the life and work of the celebrated composer, poet, novelist, educator, minister, and psychologist, Ja Jahannes. However, as tends to happen with poems about poets, I later realized that much of it is applicable to the lives of poets in general. Therefore, when invited to post some original works on the EXPOSE’D web site, I included IN REGARD TO A POET’S BIRTHDAY as a celebration of all poets’ lives and invite you to read it by clicking on or pasting the following link:
http://www.exposweb.net/ExposedWebPages/Aberjhani/Poetry/In_Regard.html
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Because so many were gracious enough to acknowledge my birthday it seems only fitting that I return the honor.
ALSO: This title may be found in the new e-book VISIONS OF A SKYLARK DRESSED IN BLACK. To download an extended free sampler of the book click here: http://www.aberjhani.com .
Peace and blessings--
Aberjhani
© 7/20/2005
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It is always an enriching privilege to dive in
Your verses through the Ocean of Your Poetry.
“In Regard to a Poet’s Birthday” lights a scented
candle of creative stimulation with aroma
of wisdom reviving the Major Art.
In gratitude and reverent admiration.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
crusted over with indigo pearls
I caught a thousand crystal echoes
of gnostics sailing their souls
across an ocean
of overheated eternity
and to this day I funnel
that fire through silvered tongue
and goldplated cells.
~~~ This is quite unique, as is your style Aberjhani!
A gem to treasure and savorrr!
WArmly, WArrior Lady Sheeeoox
Let your Golden light shine bright!
Loved the poem, it is as smooth as that icing of cognac and kindness. I have not had birthdays for nearly twenty years but I might just let upfor a slice of this birthday cake.
One design point, try making your table borders wider. Set the border colour same as the background colour and the border thickness at two or three. That will save picky types like me having to wonder what scrusted means :-)
best,
Ian
Sometimes after reading your work I sit and stare at the screen because your work is that good and I honestly don't know what to say, other than I am thrilled to read your work...seriously! You deserve all of the accolades you receive and so much more! You truly are a gift to the Art!
Aberjhani,
You were also born a creative and spiritual light.
Inspiration of your sublime poem of indepth severe
and intense truths accepted.
Apprecited this write you've created an outstanding expression.
Peace and heathy life',
Rich Criso Suarez
I've created a file just for your work. But I have a feeling I am going to need a four drawer file cabinet before long.
I absolutely love your style, Soulsinger. You shine. You shine real bright.
Big Hugs,
~Mari
~~Nordette
Like fine wine your words intoxicate, I am speechless !
The years whistle best
in their own unruly meter.
Like flawlessly planned
intentions
not all of their lines
have agreed to rhyme.---> and so we learn.
warm hugs
Elga
It is always an enriching privilege to dive in
Your verses through the Ocean of Your Poetry.
“In Regard to a Poet’s Birthday” lights a scented
candle of creative stimulation with aroma
of wisdom reviving the Major Art.
In gratitude and reverent admiration.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
This, Sir, is Poetry at its best! A most beautiful Gift you've been blessed with...nay, let me correct myself. WE are blessed for having read your words--thank you.
"....If life is a birthday cake
let my face be smeared
with its icing of cognac and kindness
Inside the flickering
of a candle's bright laughter
let me breathe a scent of themes
well chosen and well loved." <----BRILLIANT!
(And trust me, your words are well chosen...AND well loved.)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
say I like this part most!!
"Funny how a mountain
can sing like a choir or a
single syllable shock like a baptism.
Gifts of hope and horror washed clean
in a lake of platinum ages."
Love Tinka
let my face be smeared
with its icing of cognac and kindness.
Inside the flickering
of a candle's bright laughter
let me breathe a scent of themes
well chosen and well loved ..."
Wonderful poem, Aberjhani! I love the last stanza - full of hope for the coming celebrated year! A very positive, inspiring, merry write. "Coffee Motning Rhapsody" is also beautiful - so full soul and heat! I love it!
God bless, Aberjhani!
Sandie.
crusted over with indigo pearls
I caught a thousand crystal echoes
of gnostics sailing their souls
across an ocean
of overheated eternity
and to this day I funnel
that fire through silvered tongue
and goldplated cells."
Aberjhani the whole poem is wonderful but this first stanza is to die for! If I could write like this I'd be in heaven;-) "Coffee Morning" also great...Thank you for sharing your gifts!...Eileen