The Power of Poetry.

OK, have decided to break a rule. (RULE?! .. there are no rules on this blog, except trying to keep "bad language" down to a bare minimum.)

As a believer in "fair play" and egalitarianism while trying to keep a sense of perspective, am normally reluctant to "promote" one person, or blog, or system of beliefs over another. However, some time ago I indicated to Amias at Liquid Plastic that I would put in a "promotional" link if she ever managed to publish her book. It's been published for some time, so guess that I'd better 'keep my word'.

There are, of course, many people with many stories to tell, but methinks Amias has a wonderful and unique way with words, somehow 'nailing' a life-time roller-coaster ride of emotions and experiences with her poetry, while keeping a remarkable sense of dignity and calm wisdom.

(umm, have been trying to grapple with the technicalities of putting the "Buy it now" image link in here, but haven't figured that one out yet. Go to her site for the background and links.)

Also, while am at it, Nasra uses few words to convey large images...

Dunno why it is, but have never been able to successfully - and intimately - co-ordinate my left and right hands. Am naturally "right-handed", (and therefore have a bias toward the Dexter.. mebbe that's what's wrong with the world.. not enough ambidextrous people.. heh) so am in absolute awe of those who can play music. Had been feeling a tad 'glumpy' and several mornings ago was idly trolling the blog network when came across something else via Deirdre at "Plodding along..". Deirdre has a description(read before viewing) which covers what I would say about this video clip, but would also add that it brought tears to my eyes. So simple, yet so profound.

(PS. it also helped that, the previous day, had decided to go without food for a few days so that I could "upgrade" my tinny, tin-pot speaker system to a rather nice set of (cheapish) Altec Lansings with subwoofer.)