This is a repost that I've been meaning to do for over a week now. Taken from the blog of Joshua Bennett (an insanely talented young man who is poet/student/advocate/inspiration all rolled into one....he is one of many who make me proud of what my generation is becoming) Check out his blog here: http://myheartisaspaceship.blogspot.com/
I stumbled across this video there and was instantly blown away. It is visually stunning and motivates the mind, through style. I am really loving the Black Ivy. Shout out to the guys at Street Etiquette for their creative vision. Definitely worth the visit, their site can be found here: http://streetetiquette.com/
The Black Ivy from Street Etiquette on Vimeo.
Giving the "rare view" a little hint of cool....lol
the Rare Poet
Friday, November 5, 2010
Rare Spotlight: Rachel Benson
Welcome to the Rare Spotlight, a place to shine light on those rare gems that illuminate the world, unnoticed. They are poets. They are artists. They are singers. They are musicians. They are visionaries molding beauty against the backdrops of their passions. They are beautiful, and we should pay attention. Welcome to the Rare Spotlight.
2) Current City/Hometown
Hi Marcus College Park, Georgia
3) Right now, you are (literally).....
Filling out this questionnaire!
4) When did you fall in love with poetry?
At the age of 17
5) Describe yourself in one paragraph
I am a single, proud auntie, with no kids of my own. I take pride in knowing that I play a significant role in the lives of my siblings’ kids. I’m somewhat of a loner who doesn’t really get out much. My aspirations in life are greater than what I am right now. I hope to travel and teach English in my near future. Poetry gets me through many hurdles, while writing fiction extends my stay in the world of writing. My story is still in the making, so stay tuned for what’s to come!
6) Five years ago, you were.....
Going to school for business
7) Five years from now, you want to be.....Traveling with my many books and plays
8) Your entire day is ruined unless you can.....Get some kind of writing done
9) If you were a color, which would you be, and why? (Lol..I had to throw in one of these type questions)I’d be black.. Simply because no matter what colors life throws at me, my foundation cannot be denied.. But still recognized.
10) One moment in your life, when you were the proudestWhen I received my 1st check in the mail from my online book purchases!
11) One moment in your life, which you regret mostI regret not finishing school when I was younger
12) Write whatever you feelI’ve studied my reflection
Found many results to my inspection
But what holds true with no discretion
Are the flaws that show with no protection
~I am who I say I am~
13) Links/websites/places where the readers can check out your work
http://www.poeticray.ning.com/, www.myspace.com/poeticray, http://www.reverbnation.com/poeticray, and poeticra25@yahoo.com
I'd like to say thanks to Ms. Benson, for completing this.
She can be found on facebook, here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000838651871
And I'll leave you with a taste of a creative poetic soul. Enjoy.
the Rare Poet
Often times we are introduced to a person who just has that down-to-earth appeal that makes you desire to know more and more. This would certainly be true when describing Rachel Benson. Currently hailing from College Park, GA, she is a delightful twisting adventure along verb avenues and adjective miles (I mean, there's some serious wordplay!!). Also a talented singer, Ms. Benson is self described as "...a woman, deeply defined.. far beyond the simplicity of Webster's kind. A creature of femininity.. misunderstood because the sex of me.. represents many levels of complexity. I am a woman of authenticity, falsified by society's unyielding critique.. of who I should be....." Hopefully, this helps shed some light on who she really is. Introducing Ms. Rachel Benson.
Questions:
1) Name/ Stage Name
Rachel Benson aka Poetic Ray
1) Name/ Stage Name
Rachel Benson aka Poetic Ray
2) Current City/Hometown
Hi Marcus College Park, Georgia
3) Right now, you are (literally).....
Filling out this questionnaire!
4) When did you fall in love with poetry?
At the age of 17
5) Describe yourself in one paragraph
I am a single, proud auntie, with no kids of my own. I take pride in knowing that I play a significant role in the lives of my siblings’ kids. I’m somewhat of a loner who doesn’t really get out much. My aspirations in life are greater than what I am right now. I hope to travel and teach English in my near future. Poetry gets me through many hurdles, while writing fiction extends my stay in the world of writing. My story is still in the making, so stay tuned for what’s to come!
6) Five years ago, you were.....
Going to school for business
7) Five years from now, you want to be.....Traveling with my many books and plays
8) Your entire day is ruined unless you can.....Get some kind of writing done
9) If you were a color, which would you be, and why? (Lol..I had to throw in one of these type questions)I’d be black.. Simply because no matter what colors life throws at me, my foundation cannot be denied.. But still recognized.
10) One moment in your life, when you were the proudestWhen I received my 1st check in the mail from my online book purchases!
11) One moment in your life, which you regret mostI regret not finishing school when I was younger
12) Write whatever you feelI’ve studied my reflection
Found many results to my inspection
But what holds true with no discretion
Are the flaws that show with no protection
~I am who I say I am~
13) Links/websites/places where the readers can check out your work
http://www.poeticray.ning.com/, www.myspace.com/poeticray, http://www.reverbnation.com/poeticray, and poeticra25@yahoo.com
I'd like to say thanks to Ms. Benson, for completing this.
She can be found on facebook, here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000838651871
And I'll leave you with a taste of a creative poetic soul. Enjoy.
the Rare Poet
Rare Spotlight: Joyce Lee
Welcome to the Rare Spotlight, a place to shine light on those rare gems that illuminate the world, unnoticed. They are poets. They are artists. They are singers. They are musicians. They are visionaries molding beauty against the backdrops of their passions. They are beautiful, and we should pay attention. Welcome to the Rare Spotlight.
I wish I could remember exactly what I was doing when I first discovered the poetry of Joyce Lee, because it is definitely something worth repeating. An extremely talented spoken word artist from Oakland, California, Ms. Lee is a stick of dynamite set off in a room full of glass. The passion delivered in each of her pieces has set crowds on fire. Crowned Oakland, California's 2009 Grand Slam Champion, it is my pleasure and priviledge to introduce the inferno that is Ms. Joyce Lee.
6) Five years ago, you were.....
Newly divorced and just stepped down from being a minister.
7) Five years from now, you want to be.....
Whatever I will be five years from now.
8) Your entire day is ruined unless you can.....
10) One moment in your life, when you were the proudest
When I went against religion and sided with my gut. Everyone told me I would go to Hell for leaving my ex husband, but I stepped out on faith and it established a life long relationship with my Creator. I thought I would die - that I would literally burst into flames and God would ball me into a stone and crack the gates of hell open with my body. But God is Truth and Love. I would've NEVER known that had I stayed miserably married and praying in pews.
11) One moment in your life, which you regret most
Being an obedient child. I shouldve given the women in my family way more Hell much sooner. Haha!
12) Write whatever you feel.
I would like to thank Ms. Lee for taking the time to complete these questions.
Check her out on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=101800708
And I'd like to close with just one of my many favorite performances by a truly outstanding poet. Enjoy
the Rare Poet
I wish I could remember exactly what I was doing when I first discovered the poetry of Joyce Lee, because it is definitely something worth repeating. An extremely talented spoken word artist from Oakland, California, Ms. Lee is a stick of dynamite set off in a room full of glass. The passion delivered in each of her pieces has set crowds on fire. Crowned Oakland, California's 2009 Grand Slam Champion, it is my pleasure and priviledge to introduce the inferno that is Ms. Joyce Lee.
Questions:
1) Name/ Stage Name
Joyce Lee
2) Current City/Hometown
Oakland, Ca
3) Right now, you are (literally).....
staying over a heartbroken friends house after taken her to dinner and a slasher movie and calmin her down with wine.
4) When did you fall in love with poetry?
When I first interpreted Biblical scripture for myself.
5) Describe yourself in one paragraph
I am human. I am ever changing. I AM.
Joyce Lee
2) Current City/Hometown
Oakland, Ca
3) Right now, you are (literally).....
staying over a heartbroken friends house after taken her to dinner and a slasher movie and calmin her down with wine.
4) When did you fall in love with poetry?
When I first interpreted Biblical scripture for myself.
5) Describe yourself in one paragraph
I am human. I am ever changing. I AM.
6) Five years ago, you were.....
Newly divorced and just stepped down from being a minister.
7) Five years from now, you want to be.....
Whatever I will be five years from now.
8) Your entire day is ruined unless you can.....
Nothing, not even death can ruin an entire day.
9) If you were a color, which would you be, and why? (Lol..I had to throw in one of these type questions)
The color I am. Its absolutely gorgeous. Brown with red highlights. Just the right amount of death and life made me. I wouldnt change one thing.
9) If you were a color, which would you be, and why? (Lol..I had to throw in one of these type questions)
The color I am. Its absolutely gorgeous. Brown with red highlights. Just the right amount of death and life made me. I wouldnt change one thing.
10) One moment in your life, when you were the proudest
When I went against religion and sided with my gut. Everyone told me I would go to Hell for leaving my ex husband, but I stepped out on faith and it established a life long relationship with my Creator. I thought I would die - that I would literally burst into flames and God would ball me into a stone and crack the gates of hell open with my body. But God is Truth and Love. I would've NEVER known that had I stayed miserably married and praying in pews.
11) One moment in your life, which you regret most
Being an obedient child. I shouldve given the women in my family way more Hell much sooner. Haha!
12) Write whatever you feel.
Alive.
13) Links/websites/places where the readers can check out your work
Facebook in my notes section or www.youtube.com/justjoycelee
13) Links/websites/places where the readers can check out your work
Facebook in my notes section or www.youtube.com/justjoycelee
I would like to thank Ms. Lee for taking the time to complete these questions.
Check her out on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=101800708
And I'd like to close with just one of my many favorite performances by a truly outstanding poet. Enjoy
the Rare Poet
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