It was a rare event in a lifetime crammed with redundant days. It was a gathering of rare people,
with rare gifts, and rare convergence. It was a day all of us can take with us as a grounding, as a
measure of what is real and what is not. And perhaps you noticed how the wind and the trees and
the birds let go full flow their art with yours'. I value the days that are myth-makers, when the
right people come together at the right time to form their own electric field. I appreciate each of you.
I have to say, that as much as I enjoyed the gathering, it wasn't until I saw the video that Ralph shot
that day ( and edited in a fever overnight ), that the mythic nature of the gathering hit me. For one
thing, I could hear the poetry clearly, even could hear Paula's little daughter's poem, and the poems
you shared Saturday were extraordinary - each one multi-layered and flood-weathered, putting words
to realities that strike dumb most of the sleepwalkers around us. I truly appreciate your existence.
And Ralph did an extremely harmonic and creative treatment of the footage - including a special
rendering of Michael's birthing poem that is COSMIC - amazing, Ralph. There's also a slideshow in the
video with flowing transitions in rythm with one of Amanda Joy's songs. I spent all evening savoring
it and contemplating the symbols. Thanks, Ralph, and that's for including your video piece about
emergence - a " birthing." I'll put Ralph's email address below - urge you all to get a copy - I think he
will make it available for about $10. The only poet missing is Jonathan's reading, and I think Ralph
wants to video you, Jonathan, so he can include it - so contact him. Also, I would like to add your
poems to the pages that have your pictures, so send them to me, please - including your re-write, Carol.
We have several dozen pictures here - could have been many more - some beautiful shots, most
of them Ralph's portraits. Hope you can feel some of the magic of the day.
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