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Eugene Poetry


 Eugene Poetry 
By: Elizabeth Frazier



Sunday evening at Barns and Nobel, Eugene OR.

Contemporary, Modern, New Age, Philosophy, Psychology, Naturalism, Realism; Poetry can renovate the foundations that true up purpose and guide connection or it can allow our dreams to take flight with two feet off the ground and our heads' in the clouds. Poetry has proven over the years that it can shed light on things that are not talked about, issues, ideas and comprehensive understandings left up to the human mind for clarification.

As Poet Andrew Gonzalas took stage, he began to articulate three poems that seemed to guide purpose and awareness. The last of these three was entitled “Awareness” and was performed off mic for it's “articulate,” creating a lucid awareness at times. Gonzolas's  “On Worshiping the Gods.” read; “ya even to the chore's of our existence”... we should find balance..for the sissified... and servitude...and reflect within the calendar year while being unsure there is a final note... and becoming a sun worshiper:” His poem “Breathing” was an inspiration to life. You could say it was an exhilarating expression.

Next up was our host, musician and performing poet; Steven Steel, who inspired listeners' attention to detail by the beat of a drum and the strings of a guitar. I didn't manage to get permission to quote any of his lines but I can say that I, as a part of the audience, was taken on an enticing walk. I'm not sure if we walked on water or were led through an oasis of empowered presence but Steven's professed “Amfigurory Sounds” kept the flow and led the way. In my notes I was inclined to describe his first poem with the words media conscious collaboration, as it seemed to hint and collide with a clairvoyant conscientious.

Terah Vandusen aspiring author of “The Blues Balance book of poems” expressed how she found balance while exploring the blues. She led us on an exploration of inner balance during an experience. It breathed with an air of feminism, that of a woman exploring a world of opportunity with an essence of a surrounding partnership.

Open Mic revealed the talents of reader's going only by the name of Jeremy and Laura and a young lady inspired by her mom named Noel. Who wrote and pronounced her words within a period of an hour, and very well I might add.

 Then last but not least another local author took the stage, Karen A Dalyeaa. Author of "Universe In A Grain Of Sand" and was featured last weeks "Best Of Eugene." She told me she also played the base in a band and had a music video out that we could visit on you-tube.

Andrew Gonzalas said future readings that were not so far or in-between can be joined with at, Eugene Poets, Tuesday night's at the Cush Cafe 1245 Railroad Blvd. There will also be upcoming performances at the Eugene downtown library and even on our own LCC campus. It was interesting and even a bit moving. If you would like to experience some of today's literati you should check out our locals.

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