The Laughing Heart - Charles Bukowski

Kurt Elling sings The Waking by Theodore Roethke

The Waking

I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I feel my fate in what I cannot fear.
I learn by going where I have to go.

We think by feeling. What is there to know?
I hear my being dance from ear to ear.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.

Of those so close beside me, which are you?
God bless the Ground! I shall walk softly there,
And learn by going where I have to go.

Light takes the Tree; but who can tell us how?
The lowly worm climbs up a winding stair;
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.

Great Nature has another thing to do
To you and me, so take the lively air,
And, lovely, learn by going where to go.

This shaking keeps me steady. I should know.
What falls away is always. And is near.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I learn by going where I have to go.

written by Theodore Roethke

Boy: Bullet: Bullet Boy by Miggy Angel

Chilling real talk from poet Miggy Angel

Animal Charcoal by Alastair Cook

Produced by A FilmPoem / Seven Prodctions
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The Black Unicorn Sings - Aja Monet

Thoughtful, honest, reflective...
[Source: http://vimeo.com/26410178]

Wanted - Poem by Avaes Mohammad - A National Maritime Museum Installation

The primal instinct of 'Want' explored epically writteen and read by Poet Avaes Mohammad. Film sound by by Jason Singh.

'WANTED' was shown as part of the 'Traders Unpacked: Noise of Art Late Event' at the National Maritime Museum exploring their new East India Company permanent exhibition.
Source: http://vimeo.com/29922816

An Apple a Day is Not Enough... by Taylor Mali

An Apple a Day is Not Enough" is a powerful poem written and performed by Taylor Mali (a well-known spoken word artist and teacher) about the importance of health education.

"Touchscreen" by Marshall Soulful Jones

This incredible piece has us reflecting the balance between cyber reality and reality reality. Marshall Soulful Jones - a very talented writer and performer.

Kim's kinetic poetry project: Poem 1 "finished"

Choreography by Brad Landers based in the voice of Kimberly Kaye. Danced by Stephanie Campbell and Brad Landers


Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV8EelmkvAM

How My Brain Betrays Me

How My Brain Betrays Me is a collaboration between New Zealanders, visual artist, Kate Barton and poet Miriam Barr.

Ab-Soul's Outro - Kendrick Lamar

The poetry in this piece is very powerful, especially at the end where the poet recites in a scenario that sounds like a camp fire. if you like jazz with a hip hop twist, you will love this piece.

Words by Kendrick Lamar
Produced by Terrace Martin

Heaven Sent (Official Video)

Heaven Sent is an ambient reflection on city living and the breathing space above

Lyrics by ScienZe: www.ScienZeClass.com
Directed by: Aaron is not cool

Poetry in Motion by Sean Malloy

A reflective poem capturing one of those moments we have when we ask "whats it all for."

View this movie at cultureunplugged.com

PROCRASTINATION - John Kelly

We all suffer from it now and then. We try to relegate it 'then' as much as possible.
John Kelly and a production team make the sometimes serious issue of the mismanagement time into playful animation reminiscent of brilliant Sesame street interludes.

Dear Family - Liz Dubelman

Long drawn out suicidal cry for attention goes freakishly wrong.
Brilliant animation by Adrienne Martin

NOT GOOD - Liz Dubelman

A charismatic first person poem about aging and Alzeimers.
Poem by Liz Dubelman
Animation Adrienne Martine

More Marc Barmuti Joseph

Speaking and moving intimately about his Grandfather death/life and his first born child. Beautiful journey exploring Manhood.

'Love My London' by

August was a tough month for  London.
Some of our finest London based Poets take you on a visual and musical tour
of the city you can love to hate or hate to love but bottom line, 'Love' exists in the sentence...

'Love My London' ft Soneni, The Soul ft. Leroy Rose,

Ms KG, Tshaka Campbell, Comfort & Alim Kamara

: ) Oness Sankara

Love the fun vibe of this. And for those FB Twitter fiends, this onez for you!! : )

Skin - Kwame Dawes From 'Wisteria'

Wisteria: Twilight Songs from the Swamp Country, was a finalist for the 2007 Paterson Prize.  These poems are written in the voice of elderly African American women from South Carolina who Dawes interviewed in 1995.

 The poems explore the world of Jim Crow South and show the power and resilience in these women who survived in that world and found a capacity to thrive. These are difficult poems, challenging poems and poems that ultimately show Dawes at his most lyrical.  

Wisteria was recently noted in the New York Times as a best selling collection among poetry books published by independent presses. 

This recording of Skin was made Live at the Purcell Room, International Poetry Week 2006.