"Dive for Dreams:" Jimmi Ware

Posted At : March 3, 2009 1:00 AM
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The poem, "dive for dreams" by E.E. Cummings, appears in his collection, 95 Poems, published by Liveright Publishing Corporation.

Read by Jimmi Ware: "I enjoy this poem because it is an unapologetic reminder to live life to the fullest. I feel the spiritual essence of the words affirm my own beliefs. It is soulful and daring. To achieve your dreams, you must be consciously aware and have faith in your own ability." Jimmi is a member of Black Feather Poets (P.E.A.C.E., Poets Embracing All Cultures Equally). She recommends you check out www.elodiatate.com , which belongs to a friend. Jimmi is a contributor to the book she published with Martin Luther King's daughter Yolanda: Open My Eyes, Open My Soul.

"Dive for Dreams" by E.E. Cummings

dive for dreams
or a slogan may topple you
(trees are their roots
and wind is wind)

trust your heart
if the seas catch fire
(and live by love
though the stars walk backward)

honour the past
but welcome the future
(and dance your death
away at this wedding)

never mind a world
with its villains or heroes
(for god likes girls
and tomorrow and the earth)

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I ejoyed the divin touch of ms ware poetic pose and presentation and must here more of her preentation as soon as possible.

# Posted By harvey moorer | 3/5/09 8:37 PM

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