At the age of 24, the author moved from Philadelphia to New York City to attend The School of Visual Arts, majoring in art and writing. She performs her poems in public; she appeared on "Uniquely You" Manhattan Cable access. Her poems have appeared in several journals and publications. Joan Reese's blog-http: //joanreesearts.blogspot.com " New York City Artist, "
features her paintings, photography, video and poetry. Ms. Reese loves to include other creative artists and writers on her blog and share their links. Fine Arts America represents Joan Reese's artwork. View her creations: http: //joan-reese.artistwebsites.com/index.html
Bubbi, grandmom of my friend Elayne,
Was like a Bubbi to me;
She baked wonderful birthday cakes.
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Prana flows through me like springtime,
Prussian blue glass jewels the coral sand.
I discover a life to claim as mine,
In a space of grace beyond time.
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Jukebox rocks, two dozen hardworking dusty men,
Bent elbows lean, Gold liquid flows
Glass rises, lit cigarettes talk.
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A full moon shone like a silver saucer.
The moonlight cut through the bedroom venetian blinds, appearing as steps to heaven.
Suddenly, my head was filled with howling sounds.
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