The following poetry books are now available in the Literature Department at
Cleveland Public Library, East Sixth Street & Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH. A
poem from each work is included here to give you an idea of each poet's style.
Click on the link provided to access the library's catalog to reserve any of
these titles. You may also call 216-623-2881 or email us at "literature <at>
cpl.org."

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Galvin, James. As is.
Port Townsend, Wash.: Copper Canyon Press, 2009.
Call Number: PS3557.A444 A9 2009

http://www.cpl.org/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?isbn=1556592965

World News

The Know-It-All could not believe his luck.
The Cut-Purse missed his chance and got the Willies.
Don't smirk. Iffy at best, the Dare Devil
Wasn't up to daring the real Devil,
Whose disappointment in the Cut-Purse was
Immense. He didn't know about the Know-
It-All. Oh what a bloody fool. Jesus.
The Know-It-All could not believe his luck,
And he was right, since everybody dies.
And being lucky in this life, God knows,
Is all or nothing. Ask the Know-It-All.
Or ask the Devil, if you want the truth.

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Gilbert, Jack. The Dance Most of All.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Call Number: PS3557.I34217 D36 2009

http://www.cpl.org/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?isbn=0307270769

THE DANGER OF WISDOM

We learn to live without passion.
To be reasonable. We go hungry
amid the giant granaries
this world is. We store up plenty
for when we are old and mild.
It is our strength that deprives us.
Like Keats listening to the doctor
who said the best thing for
tuberculosis was to eat only one
slice of bread and a fragment
of fish each day. Keats starved
himself to death because he yearned
so desperately to feast on Fanny Brawne.
Emerson and his wife decided to make
love sparingly in order to accumulate
his passion. We are taught to be
moderate. To live intelligently.

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Smith, Lytton. The All-Purpose Magical Tent.
New York: Nightboat Books, 2009.
Call Number: PS3619.M5917 A78 2009

http://www.cpl.org/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?isbn=0976718502

Interior Horticulture Affair

Belief would be an orchard
among furniture (but uneasy:
bookshelfs, cedar). Did think
greenfingered and invested

tablets, appropriate peat, some
whisper. Shoots, but doubt:
climate; how sapling the trunks;
budworms. This dwarf orchard

I have failed. Uproot, removal.
This diseased. This of seedless
stock. Am left with cuttings,

with planters empty, armchair,
with thoughtful of autumn,
with trellis-and-vine intention.

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Remember, books highlighted here can be borrowed through any CLEVNET library
with the touch of a button. Whether you're from Sandusky, Cleveland, Twinsburg,
or Euclid, just place a hold through the link provided and choose your library
as the pickup location. Additionally, Cleveland Public Library materials may be
available to you through other resource-sharing methods. Ask your local
librarian.

--------------------

Steven Capuozzo
Subject Department Librarian
Literature Department
Cleveland Public Library
325 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-623-2881
Fax: 216-623-7050
http://lit.cpl.org

Invitation...Arts and Book Fair at Cleveland's ArtCrafts Building, 2570
Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH
Each year there is an open house to the artist studios and to The LIT:
Cleveland's Literary Center
in Suite 203. Refreshments, great gift buying. Everyone welcome. The  will
be local small presses and book makers, etc. at The Lit. Join us.
Saturday 5th  10 am-5 pm/ Sunday 11 am-5pm.



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Kent State University's

WICK POETRY CENTER PRESENTS...



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Dr. Edward Tick

Founder of Soldier's Heart

addressing spiritual and emotional

needs of Veterans, their families

and communities .





Monday, December 7th, 2009



*       12:00 Noon - Kiva, Kent State Student Center

Dr. Tick will present a slide show & talk addressing Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder and the annual healing and reconciliation trips he leads with veterans
to Viet Nam.

*       7:30 p.m - Kiva, Kent State Student Center

Reading from his book of poems, The Golden Tortoise: Journeys in Viet Nam

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Friday, December 4th



*         5:30 p.m. - Kent State University, Cohn Jewish Student Center

Dr. Edward Tick joins Hillel at Kent State's Shabbat Evening Service to welcome
the Sabbath. Dr. Tick will give the D'var Torah (sermon) based on his
best-selling book, War and the Soul


  *   6:00 p.m. - Kent State University, Cohn Jewish Student Center
Dinner ($5.00 students /$15.00 non-students)





Dr. Edward Tick is the author of five books, including War and the Soul,  winner
of the 2006 Award of Distinction from the international Communicator Awards
program. He is also the co-founder of Sanctuary International Friendship Fund, a
nonprofit agency that directs and raises funds to help heal war torn Viet Nam.





THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY:



Wick Poetry Center; The Jewish Studies Program; KSU Libraries; KSU Adult Student
Center ; KSU Department of History; Ohio Arts Council; Ohio Humanities Council



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact:  Tena Wilson
								 Marketing and Communications Director
								 216-623-2955
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SPECIAL ADAPTATION OF “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” RETURNS
TO CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

CLEVELAND, OH (November 30, 2009) – There’s no better way to get into the
holiday spirit than by enjoying Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with
family and friends.  The Largely Literary Theater Company returns to Cleveland
Public Library this year on Saturday, December 19, to present its unique
three-person version of the highly acclaimed play.

In comparison with more recent renditions of this holiday classic, the Largely
Literary production closely follows the original book inasmuch as the audience
is gathered to hear Dickens give one of his popular readings of the story about
miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge.  As the “reading” progresses, the classic story
unfolds and the audience is asked to use its imagination to see everything
Dickens is describing.  Given this approach and the use of Dickens’ original
language, the production is recommended for high school students and older.

The 90-minute performance begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Louis Stokes Wing
Auditorium of Cleveland Public Library located downtown at East Sixth and
Superior.  It is free and open to the public.  For more information, visit
www.cpl.org.

Get prepared for the SICKEST lyrical display there is no cure for...







THE SWINE FLU SLAM!










Get Infected this Friday, November 27th @ 8:00pm
5 Elements Gallery
2125 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI
(Across from Slow's BBQ)
 
Featuring:

The Women:

Peace, Selah, Whitney Syphax-Walker, Myriha Burton
Bad Mamma Jamma, Brittany Danielle and Honeycomb!



VS

The Men:

Jeff Nelson, Lucky Lefty, Mic Write, Ty Pharaoh
Kash, A.N.T and Alex Jones!





IT'S GOING TO BE SICK!!!



--
Think as a person of action, act as a person of thought.





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The following poetry books are now available in the Literature Department at
Cleveland Public Library, East Sixth Street & Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH. A
poem from each work is included here to give you an idea of each poet's style.
Click on the link provided to access the library's catalog to reserve any of
these titles. You may also call 216-623-2881 or email us at "literature <at>
cpl.org."

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Block, Francesca Lia. Open Letter to Quiet Light: Poems.
San Francisco: Manic D Press, 2009.
Call Number: PS3552.L617 O64 2009

http://www.cpl.org/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?isbn=9781933149301

of the lake

she stands thigh high in dark
water has the same effect as silk
stockings defining her elevated
ass her black hair licks
the small of her back her wings
are labial moist
she will come
up the beach and lie with you shave
your cheeks smooth her
body on yours put you in
side until you cry
out
i am not jealous
i have sent her to you in my stead
she is fearless
able to fly away at any moment
she is without need
she can pretend but does not want
your child

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Bree. Was Chicken Trax Amid Sparrows Tread: Poems and One Long Movement.
Walla Walla, Wash.: The Temple Inc., 2009.
Call Number: PS3602.R438 A6 2009

http://www.cpl.org/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?isbn=334196294

Getting Late For Winter

i stood too near
a running car
and got
exhausted

there are rubber
tracks on
my pavement
im tired

i am eggs in lasagne
noodle
im beat

i'm an html page
reloading

ready to spring Cleve.

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Bukowski, Charles. The Continual Condition.
New York: Ecco, 2009.
Call Number: PS3552.U4 C66 2009

http://www.cpl.org/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?isbn=0061771201

the last winter

I see this final storm as nothing serious in the eyes of
the world,
there are more important things to worry about and to
consider.

I see this final storm as nothing special in the eyes of
the world
and it isn't special.
other storms have been greater, more dramatic.
I see this final storm approaching and
my mind waits.

I see this final storm as nothing serious in the eyes of
the world.
the world and I seldom agree on most
matters.
but now we can agree.
bring it on, bring it on.
I have waited too long now.

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Remember, books highlighted here can be borrowed through any CLEVNET library
with the touch of a button. Whether you're from Elyria, Cleveland, Wooster, or
University Heights, just place a hold through the link provided and choose your
library as the pickup location. Additionally, Cleveland Public Library materials
may be available to you through other resource-sharing methods. Ask your local
librarian.

--------------------

Steven Capuozzo
Subject Department Librarian
Literature Department
Cleveland Public Library
325 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-623-2881
Fax: 216-623-7050
http://lit.cpl.org

We are pleased to host Yuyutsu RD Sharma while he stays in Cleveland. Yuyutsu is
touring the US. If you are in the Cleveland area, I encourage you to come out
and hear him at one of the venues at which he's appearing this week. Take the
opportunity to catch this poet while he's in town!

Nepalese Poet
Yuyutsu RD Sharma

Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m.
@ Visible Voice Books

Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.
@ Mac's Backs

Yuyutsu RD Sharma is a distinguished poet and translator. He has published eight
poetry collections including Space Cake, Amsterdam, & Other Poems from Europe
and America (Howling Dog Press, Colorado, 2009). He has even launched a literary
movement, Kathya Kayakalpa (Content Metamorphosis) in Nepali poetry.

Sharma has read at many prestigious venues including Poetry Café, London, Bowery
Poetry Place, New York, The Guardian Newsroom, London, and the Gunter Grass
House in Bremen. His works have appeared in Poetry Review, Chanrdrabhaga,
Sodobnost, Amsterdam Weekly, Indian Literature, Irish Pages, Delo, Omega,
Howling Dog Press, Exiled Ink, Iton77, Little Magazine, The Telegraph, Indian
Express and Asiaweek. The Library of Congress has nominated his recent book of
Nepali translations entitled Roaring Recitals; Five Nepali Poets as Best Book of
the Year 2001 from Asia. Yuyutsu's work has been translated into German, French,
Italian, Slovenian, Hebrew, Spanish and Dutch.

http://www.yuyutsu.de

http://www.thecitypoetry.com/issue18/five.htm

(I'm a bit under the weather, so I may not go tonight.  Please watch out for
your neighbors, we are all our brothers' and sisters' keepers.  Deep Cleveland
Junkyard Oracle published a poem:  a cleveland cacaphony
http://www.deepcleveland.com/dcjo.html

STAND FOR ELEVEN BLACK WOMEN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7 PM

VIGIL OUTDOORS 7 P.M.
EAST 123 RD AND IMPERIAL AVENUE

COMMUNITY AFFIRMATION FORUM (AFTER THE VIGIL)

SPONSORED BY BLACK ON BLACK CRIME, PEACE IN THE HOOD, SURVIVORS AND
VICTIMS OF TRAGEDY
CONTACT thepeopleforum@... 440-623-0492

The Eleven Black Women found dead and buried in a Anthony Sowell's
yard has brought Cleveland's African-American Community, and some
supporters, out to support the families of the dead women and
other missing people, and to get answers.

Many feel that most of these deaths could have been prevented if
Cleveland Police and city government would take reports of missing
people seriously.

Following the lead of Survivors/Victims of Tragedy, Inc. and Black on Black
Crime, Inc., the People of the Imperial Avenue area and the Mount Pleasant
Task Force are demanding the creation of a Missing Persons Department in
the city of Cleveland and other proactive initiatives.

People of the Imperial Avenue area also recognize that they have a
certain responsibility of getting to know their neighbors, like "the
way it used to be."

There are currently 77 women missing in Cleveland, 21 women reported
missing in the 4th District. (WOIO NEWS, NOV. 7, 2009)

The area has been hit hard economically. In Ward 4 (Mt. Pleasant area)
Seventy-two percent of homes are run by single females, 414 homes are
in foreclosure, and 887 vacant houses were counted.

Certain Ethnic Communities are suffering more than others due to
discrimination, institutional racism, negative media spin, and
scapegoating. Arab-Americans, Muslims, and Latinos have faced
increased scrutiny by the government and by loud, well-funded neocons,
and their flocks.

African-American activists associated with the Mt. Pleasant Task Force
have supported plenty of rallies for other People and causes.

It's time to come to the aid of our African-American Sisters and Brothers.

Only a Community can heal this blight, the fear, and the horror.

We have not even heard from the children of Mt. Pleasant area. What
fears are they living with?

These fears are known by all the children of many of Cleveland's poor,
ethnic communities and religious faiths.

The fear of someone coming for them in the night, losing their
parent(s), or being hungry or homeless.

The Women and Children of Mount Pleasant area deserve to feel safe and secure.

All Women deserve relief from the fear of being preyed upon.

STAND FOR ELEVEN BLACK WOMEN

VIGIL AND COMMUNITY AFFIRMATION FORUM

NOVEMBER 16, 2009, 7 P.M.

IMPERIAL AVENUE AND EAST 123RD

Many ethnic communities have experienced this scale of racism in the
USA, in our jaded history. Fear-mongering against certain races or
faiths in this nation disparages our integrity. It divides the nation,
perhaps by design; and it divides the cities.

We are highly segregated in Cuyahoga County. There are Black
neighborhoods, and Latino neighborhoods, and White suburbs; and the
list goes on.

This is to the detriment of us all: breakdown of family structure,
increased crime, children in fear and at-risk, further disparity
between rich and poor.

STAND FOR ELEVEN BLACK WOMEN - MISSING PEOPLE - AND ALL WOMEN

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