My Poem is accepted for "The Love Book"">My Poem is accepted for "The Love Book"
Published September 8, 2010 | 
">Bruce WhealtonThe poem appears below. I’ll get details soon as to how to order copies and where it is being published, etc.
Captivated
For Elnaz Rezaei Ghalechi
You are the river
that flows through me
like relaxation…
the place I go
for comfort…
the dream that inspires me
and reminds me
of those things I had forgotten
and everything
I see
hear
and feel
is some part
of you.
To be in your presence
is to be
in trance.
By Bruce Whealton
Updates to Word Salad">Updates to Word Salad
Published July 18, 2010 | ">Bruce WhealtonI should talk about an update to my blog also. I’ll do that in my next post.
The Angel of Death – Poetry by Jean Jones
I just published a pdf version of this collection with three recent additions by Jean Jones to his long running collection of poetry. Jean had asked me over a week ago to do this. Well, it’s finally available on Word Salad. You can find it by going here and then selecting it from the list. The heading to this paragraph has a link that goes right to the publication. It is in pdf format for printing or download. Perhaps there will be a second edition with more poems and maybe some kind of additional material.
A New Look for Word Salad
Perhaps we even need a new name for the site… not really. The site is named Word Salad. We have a quarterly poetry publication called Word Salad Poetry Magazine (we also have a quarterly of Haiku called Haiku Ramblings). You will also find a few back issues of Word Salad Poetry Magazine in our archives. Actually, we only have the poetry from the past issues available. Much of the rest of the content was duplicated with each edition. Word Salad as a website is larger now. We publish much more on the website. As noted in the above paragraph, we have numerous poetry collections available on the site.
In addition, I see this as becoming a community site with various resources. I have installed a wiki, similar to what you see on wikipedia.org. I called it Wordopedia for Word Salad’s wiki. We just articles to be written for this. I’ve installed “Community Builder” to make the site into a “Community” website. Users can enter a fuller profile and many more features will be available for interacting with others. More on this later.
I have tried to include many of the exciting features of today’s Social Web. As a web designer/developer professional working today, I have to take advantage of all these resources and it only seems natural to share what I am learning.
For social image file sharing (sharing pictures) I use flickr.com and use that to host images that are displayed on Word Salad. My home page, as it were, on flickr is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brucewhealton/ and my profile on flickr is here: http://www.flickr.com/people/brucewhealton/.
For social bookmarking I use del.icio.us and my page on delicious is here: http://del.icio.us/brucewhealton
Another poem of mine was in "The Houston Literary Review."">Another poem of mine was in "The Houston Literary Review."
Published May 15, 2010 | ">Bruce WhealtonI am happy to add one more credit to my publication history. The Houston Literary Review, published my poem, “I Wrote a Love Poem, Once,” in their April 2010 issue. The April edition of The Houston Literary Review is here: http://thehoustonliteraryreview.com/Documents/april_2010_content.htm or the direct link to the poetry section is here: http://thehoustonliteraryreview.com/Documents/april_2010_poetry.pdf
I appreciate the recognition.
Stunning performances by Jean Jones and David Capps">Stunning performances by Jean Jones and David Capps
Published April 12, 2010 | ">Bruce WhealtonThis past Saturday, in Carrboro, near Chapel Hill, NC, poets Jean Arthur Jones and David Capps read some of their poetry for about 30 minutes each and the performance by both was stunning! Before I review that, let me tell you about the open-mike portion of the event, which came first.
We had poetry by David Grinstead, Jane Penland Hoover, Ricky Garni and Margaret (I forget her last name). We also had the music of John Fallon. We each read twice with about 3 poems each. I read a one or two new poems and some poems that had been picked up for publication as well as poems from my collection “What Really Matters,” which is awaiting final edits and introduction by Thomas Childs. We do have some video of this section of the event as well.
We then had a great performance by David Capps. I hadn’t seen too many David Capps readings and so I was glad to be here tonight. David is a very dynamic reader when presenting his poems to a crowd. I also enjoyed the discussions that David gave behind the different poems, their meaning to him and his inspiration. It was also nice to hear some history about David Capps, as well. Very enjoyable! Look for videos of this event that I will present. I’ll keep you posted on this.
Jean Jones read a variety of poetry as well. While Jean did offer less of a discussion than David did in his portion of the reading, Jean did provide us with some interesting stories and background behind some of his poems. Jean read from a few of his collections. He read from “The Birds of Djakarta,” published by St. Andrews Press and published by Bruce Whealton on Word Salad (Word Salad Publications is here: http://wsmagazine.net/zine/word-salad-publications.html). He also read from his Angel of Death series, which has been published by Scott Urban as well as by Bruce Whealton on Word Salad Publication.. Lastly, he wrapped up with some poetry from his latest collection “Post Mortem: New and Selected Poems.” This latest collection is also featured on Word Salad Publications, with editing and an Introduction by Scott Urban.
Hug me – poem by Bruce Whealton">Hug me – poem by Bruce Whealton
Published June 24, 2009 | ">Bruce WhealtonHug me!
Take my hand help me hold me comfort me. I'm not ready yet to stand alone. I'm scared... so scared that I'll fall. Don't let go. No, don't leave me alone – come back. Help me. Hug me! By Bruce Wheelton June 24, 2009
Altered States in Poetic Dreams – poem by Bruce Whealton">Altered States in Poetic Dreams – poem by Bruce Whealton
Published June 24, 2009 | ">Bruce WhealtonAltered States in Poetic Dreams
There is one difference in my use of hypnotic patterning in poetry... I do not write a poem with one reader or listener in mind. I write those things that have altered my consciousness in the most intense ways. So, the question is not can you be hypnotized, the question is can I find the language patterns that will be most effective in altering your consciousness. By Bruce Whealton June 24, 2009
Meaning and Purpose – poem by Bruce Whealton">Meaning and Purpose – poem by Bruce Whealton
Published June 24, 2009 | ">Bruce WhealtonMeaning and Purpose
I don't know why I spend my time writing these words, unaware of whether anyone is even reading the words and so to whom are these words written and for what purpose? Like a letter to a lost, deceased loved one, I wonder about the futility of my actions. I write alone. My following is quite small but in my mind I dream of something much bigger. I imagine that eventually these words will reach the ears eyes and lips of others... who knows who or when or how but then my actions as a writer - or poet - will have meaning. This is just one of a small number of ways in which I try to find meaning in my life. by Bruce Whealton June 23, 2009
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Leave a commentThe Invisible Ones – by Bruce Whealton">The Invisible Ones – by Bruce Whealton
Published June 24, 2009 | ">Bruce WhealtonThe Invisible Ones
She seemed out of place on this late June day, wearing several layers of clothes including a coat. But she was invisible even with her several gags of belongings - as if she was traveling - she was always traveling, I believe. I couldn't help looking. I wanted to notice her. I don't think anyone else coming into the church noticed her – she was invisible. I wanted to think of something to say to her... I wanted to notice her. During the Mass, I didn't see her leave the hall and join us. I wanted to think of something to say at the end of Mass but she was gone... I just wanted to show her some empathy. I don't know what her experience is but I was thinking I'm also invisible.
by Bruce Whealton
June 23, 2009
Posted in Bruce Whealton, poetry by Bruce Whealton | Bruce Whealton, church, whealton | Leave a commentDear God – Poem by Bruce Whealton">Dear God – Poem by Bruce Whealton
Published June 22, 2009 | ">Bruce WhealtonDear God,
I know all things are possible for you and you know my passionate, no desperate, needs desires hungers... Yes, this is that same prayer. How much more passionately can I present my supplication? I don't know what to do. How would I even know if you did choose to grant my supplication? What would I need to do differently? I sometimes feel completely and totally directionless. By Bruce Whealton June 22, 2009
Posted in Bruce Whealton, poetry by Bruce Whealton | Bruce Whealton, God, poem, prayer, whealton | Leave a commentThe Induction – poem by Bruce Whealton">The Induction – poem by Bruce Whealton
Published June 16, 2009 | ">Bruce WhealtonThe Induction
In this poem
I'd like to alter your
consciousness and help
you to begin
to find
a greater sense of
re - lax - a - tion
and you will be able to return
to this place or state
of mind
and this poem
whenever you need
to do so.
And each time
you repeat this
you'll go deeper
and deeper
in relaxation.
Now begin
with a a few deep breathes
and as you do,
with your eyes closed,
imagine or pretend
you are walking
along a wooded path...
approaching a safe
and comfortable place -
your place.
You've reached
a clearing
overlooking a town
below...
you notice
the sounds
here
and the sensation
of the air
against
your face...
You notice
whatever it is
that is most pleasant
about this experience
and whatever it is
that is most
helpful
in creating
a feeling
of relaxation.
And you begin
to wonder
and imagine
what other
pleasant things
may await
your
discovery.
By Bruce Whealton
June 16, 2009
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