Daily Archives: August 18, 2012, 7:21 pm

Song of Sahel SOS

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SOS Song of Sahel
Created by Niamh Clune

those who have; those who have not
those who dream; those who do not
those who consume world resources; those who have nothing
those who complain about rain; those who die for rain

How Do We Show Solidarity?

We do what we can. We use what is God-given and free. We use our talent.

Children cannot eat words. Blinded by starvation, they cannot see pictures. I wondered at the incongruity of this. Talent has value. It raises awareness. It inspires giving in others. As the Founder and CEO of Plum Tree Books, I put out a call across social media for artists, poets, writers and photographers to join me in a Song Of Sahel.

Song of Sahel, an anthology of poetry, fiction, music, art and photography, will be launched worldwide on September 15th on Facebook. Published by Plum Tree Books as a multi-media kindle and available on Amazon, the proceeds of the sales will go to SOS Sahel, an NGO working in the Sahel region of Africa.

Song of Sahel, brings together artists from all over the world, including the UK, US, Ireland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Canada, South America, India and Australia in the hope of raising awareness of the plight of the people living in the Sahel.

Join us on here on September 15 signup at https://www.facebook.com/​events/455785594445002/ Listen to music composed especially for the event. Hear live readings of some of the poems submitted. Listen to a radio broadcast. The event begins @10am GMT and continues around the clock until 10am the following day.

The radio event will be 6pm GMT
10am PDT
12pm CDT
1pm EDT

Find Plum Tree Books on: https://www.facebook.com/​PlumTreeBooks

Song of Sahel SOS

I’ve Loved You Before

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I’ve Loved You Before
Created By The Secret Keeper
Poem Written by Jennifer Kiley

Love’s Abstraction

Fairy Tales
By Jennifer Kiley
8.19.12

once upon a time not far away
where water puts a distance
right in the middle of where we are
our lives have been given the love
of a real life fairy tale
shared by two intensely
close friends who still believe
in love and the dreams
found in fairy tales

to love and be loved
caring for you without being asked
feeling your presence
every minute
of every hour
of everyday
being concerned
and wondering are
you thinking of me
if only for one
of those minutes

embracing you in love
within my mind
with a gentle feeling
of honest love
an embrace of spirit
a quiet touch of reassurance
a soft hug to let you know
you are thought of
with genuine concern
and meeting your soul
with mine

creating a passion
felt in my heart
your power meets mine
and the exchange is
one of intimate recognition
of a unity of spirit

between your mind
and my soul
we communicate
our power of communion

my love shows a sign of caring
and wanting you to be present

trusting you is love
truth is what I speak to you
respect is wanting all for you
wisdom is knowing your genius
love is wanting to share
close feelings with you
to show you how much I care

Xena & Gabrielle-I’ve Loved You Before-Melissa Etheridge

Do Not Dismiss Bipolars Abilities to Be Somebody

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Do Not Dismiss Bipolars Abilities to Be Somebody
Comment Written by Jennifer Kiley
The Secret Keeper

Bipolar Is Awesome

The following comment is in responses to an article I read on PsychCentral that I found condescending.
Here is my comment:

I think you are underestimating the power of healing someone with bipolar can achieve through many methods. Getting off all of the medications that were suppose to make me feel more sane didn’t work. They made me feel worse. I am off of all psych meds and instead I am working with Tom Wootten who wrote Bipolar In Order. Through meditations and getting healthy and working through my depressions, I am finding that I am more creative and the highs are more under control.

I am not saying it is easy but I would rather be med free and have a clear mind then drugged out and thought to be a misfit mentally disordered person that you describe Bipolars as being. Bipolar is not something one should stigmatize. It is something to be proud of. Churchill was a great leader and Bipolar. Please tell me any leader that does not need help in a crisis. They don’t need to be bipolar to need assistance. It is something the job calls for.

I am a creative polymath who would be broken if I were still taking my psych meds. I call that time my dry period. Why is it that you want Bipolars to be automatons rather than productive in their lives. And if someone wants to be a leader, it should not be denied them because of Bipolar. I don’t see it as a disorder. The Mental Health field and you see it that way. Yes, everyone is different in degrees. We all need help in our lives on different levels. But do not disparage bipolars with such limitations.

Bipolar has created some of the most amazing artists of all times. The energy that bipolars find is like a high without the need of drugs. It is a profound feeling inside to create a painting, a poem, a novel or whatever it is one wants to do with our lives.

Please do not dismiss us in such a calvalier way. We are people not a disorder. And we cannot be categorized. Depression may be part of our lives and it can be a dangerous state to be in but all of life has its dangers. DO not stigmatize me or anyone else that you call Bipolar with your general information and studies. Bipolars can blow anyone off the wall with their abilities. So don’t underestimate what we are capable of doing.

Article Link That I Am Responding To Titled: “Bipolar Disorder: A First Rate Madness

Comment Page For This Article. Responders Were Not Too Pleased With This Person’s Article:
Comments on Bipolar Disorder: A First Rate Madness? By Dr. Yanni Malliaris

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Children cannot eat words; blinded by starvation, they cannot see pictures. Join us for the Event for the Song Of Sahel by Dr. Niamh Clune