And I have posted this passage on my other blog every so often, so much, that I thought to post it on this blog once again.

I am no Queen
I sit a widow and shall see sorrow
I kannot walk any further
my journey may end here
there are no words to take away the pain
to replace a person who is gone
my eyes are dim and heavy with grief
I kannot close them
I do not wish to see the darkness they hold
this this which I have greatly feared
has come upon me with trembling
kausing all my bones to shake
I am scared with dreams and terrified
with visions of what will my funeral be like
when I die today at this very moment
will there be a funeral
who will come and who will pay
will they eulogize me and what will they say
leave me to sit and decay
make me your centerpiece in a chair dressed up dead
preserve me with spices, mummify me
let the birds of the air pluck me
the beast of the field tear me
till I be consumed by maggots and
dust and fly away when I die
there hath been no greater love than
that which hath been
it is the sound of Rachael mourning for
the children that never were
no one to comfort her
no where to wail lament save the ocean
why died the not from the womb
why died they not the breast prevent them from suck
why died they not the knees prevent them
why died they not give up the ghost that
no light shine upon this day
cursed be the man that saith the child is born this day
it is the wake of a funeral procession about to begin
it was a sunny day that day across the street from the graveyard
and we all laid down in our coffins to die

Have a great life, death and poetry day.

•     All races, peoples, tribes, communes, men, women, children, individuals — out of love.
•     All nations & national leaders — out of respect
•     All religions & religious leaders — out of faith
•     All politicians — out of charity

And this post happens to be another one of those recycle this blog posts from my other blog in an attempt to maintain content for this blog and my other blog whenever blaghers block possible because hey, it’s less writing sometimes.

And so it’s been a while since I last posted on this blog, probably because it’s been a while since I last drummed up one of those Occupy Art or Black Lives Matter Art Shows to be found in that city of New York.  And on this day finds itself as Occupy Wall Street Day one thousand and something, I think.  And Occupy Wall Street and that all things police brutality and beyond movement Black Lives Matter are still moving fast. And so in between reading the headline news of the day, that Black Lives Matter Art Show went toNorthside Festival, or should it be said that Black Lives Matter went to Northside Art or Williamsburg Walks.  Well, it was one of them that Black Lives Matter Show foiund itself at this past weekend, or should it be called that Black Lives Matter art installation that found itself at Williamsburg Walks to be found in that neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on that street of Bedford Avenue.  And so what else is there that I can say about this Black Lives Matter Art Show that has not already been said in Black Lives Matter Art Show time, except to type some of the “Your Thoughts on Black Lives Matter” statements that have been shared on some of those banners that find themselves posted in those photos and video above.  And some of those thoughts on Black Lives Matter from a couple of those banners read like as follows:

1.  We all feel and feelings have no color.
2.  The color of my skin does not make me inferior; it makes me beautiful.
3.  All Lives Matter
4.  Muy lindo pais y mas con amigas.
5.  The skin I’m in is beautiful, bold plus black.
6.  I aint black!
5.  End police brutality
6.  I’m 17 years old, so young, black, male, and in America.  I don’t always feel like an American but an “outkast.”  I’m also afraid of these meant to protect me.  Why?
7.  People arent treated right and that matters.
8.  There’s history, power and strength of my skin color.  Always love your black in all ways.
9.  No God.  No Peace.  Know God.  Know Peace.
10.  Jesus
11.  Together we can!!!
12.  Black Lives Matter
13.  Love me for my heart.  Not my skin.
14.  All people of color should be treated fairly
15.  Race Really Doesn’t Exist
16.  We all do well when we do well
17.  Black lives doesn’t mean:  Black ppl> white ppl.  It means:  Black ppl = white ppl
18.  Every plase where you set your foot will be yours. Deut 11:24  #blacklivesmatter
19.  Exude the energy you wish to breathe.  Love all, for it will always return.  Believe in your soul.
20.  Just bc someone is born a different color doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have the same opportunities.  Black is beautiful.
21.  Racists are assholes.
22.  LOVE, opportunity, respect for all people, equally + equitably!  DIGNITY for all, JOY for all, PEACE for all.
23.  All Lives Matter
24.  If this were true, then we wouldn’t be having this conversation.  (see #23).  #workingtowardsit
25.  JUSTICE!
26.  So much I can say… I’m a product of the 70’s bus protests to allow black children to attend and intergrate all white schools.  It was an eye opening experience.  We were told “We don’t want your kind here.  And so 40 years later we still must stand up and demand that :Black Lives Matter”!!!
27.  500 years later and we’re still trying to make this point?!  We need to come together and heal now.  Educate about the true history.  Share stories.  Work for change.
28.  Just because blacks are blacks doesn’t mean they have to be treated bad.
29.  HISTORY:  LEARN WHERE YOU COME FROM. – #BLM
30.  I AM BLACK AND MY LIFE DOES MATTER!

And the list of “Your Thoughts On Black Lives Matter” statements goes on and on….

And a description for that show that usually reads something like

The Black Lives Matter Art Show invites you to create your own art posters from art materials and supplies that will be available for everyone. Participants are encouraged to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the artwork they have created through the open mic. Black Lives Matter Art Show is inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement to discuss, expand scope, perspective and inspiration towards an ongoing series of future culture jams and events around this theme and time

Only this Black Lives Matter Art Show didn’t have one of those open mic’s, and spent one day enduring the rain or the threat or rain, and the other day enduring the wind wanting to blow all those posters and banners away.  And there was an attempt to vend, or accept donations for that DecorForU #berniesanders, #blacklivesmatter, #occupywallstreet, #brooklyn and #williamsburg necklaces, magnets and key chains for a suggested donation of $1 each.  And if I must blogger say, this Northside Art part of that Northside Festival Rocks.  And that Northside Festival event describes itself as

For seven days every June, over 100,000 creative and cultural trendsetters converge in Brooklyn to uncover the future of music, innovation and content; with over 400 bands, 150 speakers and 100 content creators. The Northside Festival encompasses a constellation of venues – small clubs, outdoor spaces, boutique hotels, local movie theatres and more. A single day might include discovering your favorite band, the next big start up, or the best film you’ve seen all year.

And that Northside Art at Williamsburg Walks Facebook event invite  reads something like as follows:

Please join us at the walks! On June 11th and 12th, Williamsburg’s main drag Bedford Avenue will transform into a public park (from Metropolitan Avenue to N 12th Street). Art Activations and Community Organizations will bring the street to life with sculptures, live painting, performances and art installations.
Feat:

Hope to see you all there!
Northside Art

Have a great Occupy Art, Black Lives Matter Art Show day and more.

And so this post happens to be another one of those recycle this blog posts for when that same holiday rolls around each year and you can just repost it over and over. And so what Memorial Day weekend events are going on in that city of New York area that I can just post with that same “I’m not going to honor war” text of yesteryear’s blagh post? Well, according to that Facebook event invite calendar, there’s

Spook City in Tompkins Square

An event that got rained out earlier this month, that hopefully wont get rained out again this time, with a Facebook event invite description that reads something like:

FREE show

n keeping with the traditional Squatter MayDay shows from 1988 on and in commemoration of the Memorial Day Riot of May 27, 1991.

Featuring [in order of appearance]:

• Carla “No Police State Girl”
• Ike’s Wasted World
• Nico the Crow (formerly of Star Fucking Hipsters)
• Universal Truth Machine
• Skitzopolis
• The Wurst
• TransgenderedJesus
• SPIKE Polite and Sewage NYC
• The Omega Men
• The Undead

There will be band merch, info and literature tables (on which the newTime Warp Zine and latest issue of The Shadow will be available).

Come dressed in spooky attire if you feel inspired!


And then there’s

The 29th Annual LOISAIDA FESTIVAL (LoisaidaFest)
With a Facebook event invite description that reads something like:

Produced and hosted by The Loisaida, Inc. Center, the LoisaidaFest has been the biggest carnival in downtown Manhattan since 1987, bringing more than 15,000 neighbors, visitors, guests artists, community organizations, companies, NYC leaders and restaurants together to celebrate their Latino contributions to NYC. A signature Puerto Rican and Latin American cultural event, the Festival celebrates Loisaida’s pride and diversity while supporting commerce, entrepreneurship, community service and neighborhood revitalization across Loisaida Avenue.

This year’s Main Stage lineup at The LoisaidaFest is bringing together a mix of legendary and rising Puerto Rican stars. These include hip-hop singer and Loisaida’s own Daydra Love “DayLuv”, Bronx “grimie-melodic-pop” songstress Maxine Ashley, the L.E.S.’s Lower East Salsa, and Boogaloo Legend Johnny Colon and His Orchestra…, Macha Colón y Los Okapi will be joining the stage courtesy of La Marqueta Retoña. Puerto Rican icon and international entertainment phenomenon, Iris Chacón, will host the festivities alongside Marine-combat-vet-turned actor, singer/activist J.W. Cortes (from FOX’s “Gotham”). The traditional Carnival Procession and the 3rd Annual Loisaida Festival TheaterLab 2016 at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden featuring MEZCOLANZA; Lizbeth Román, Fernandito Ferrer, BombaYo Youth Project, etc… return, providing entertainment for children and their families.


And there’s also

YES Memorial Day BBQ // Pig Roast & Dance Party

We’re making your meat hot. Happy America.
House of YES is hosting a Memorial Day Pig Roast.

No cover. Just meat. And music.

Tunico/ Flash Factory
Bonzai/ Komfort Xone
Saint Glock/ SIK NYC

21+

And Memorial Day is almost near in a couple of days or so according to that Gregorian calendar and all of those street festivals that are to be found everywhere in the streets today. And I thought to blah blog about this patriotic flag waving holiday. And this also leads me to realize that I have been blahging on this blog for over a year now and that these holidays seem to be a recurring event and same day, different year when that same ole Gregorian calendar date roles around. And then I thought, hey, I can just post the same blog entry from a year ago that I posted on this blog a year ago because it almost seems like it’s the same day, different year. And besides, it’s less writing sometimes. So the following is a passage that I posted on this blog a year ago: 

And today is Memorial Day in America. A celebration of the war day. Another one of those patriotic holidays. The flag wavers are out and yellow ribbons, badges of honor, medals, parades, marches, prayers, patriotic songs, tributes and ceremonies are being broadcast everywhere. The headlines read “Honor the dead soldiers, honor the fallen soldiers and comrades”. Today is the ultimate patriotic fanatic holiday. My question of the day; for what reason is it an honor to volunteer to be fodder for the canon. For what reason is it an honor to die for nothing, to fight for reasons that do not exist, to fight against the flesh for powers that be that one cannot even see. For what reason is it an honor to be so poor that one will volunteer their life in exchange for money after one leaves the service, if one leaves the service. For what reason is it an honor for persons to be brainwashed with propaganda, theirs or mine. For what reason is it an honor to become a violent person and pick up a gun and kill another person for no reason at all. For what reason is it an honor to be a veteran who now make up the majority of the homeless population. For what reason is it an honor to attend one of those military sponsored funerals and cry over the image of a flag that propagates violence, the same flag that caused ones death. For what reason is it an honor to fall and die for nothing. For what reason is it an honor to promote this ideology. What is heroic about all of this? And why does the word “Patriot” have the word “Riot” in it? And why does the word “Military” militant militia have the word “Mal” in it? “Parens Patriarch, Father of our country”, that phrase seems to be the basis of endless deaths of the world. I saw Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 documentary. It is nineteen eighty four and Orwellianism is everywhere at its best today. Is it written somewhere that this must all come to pass? Happy beach bar b queing Memorial day. Peace on earth. And what does this have to do with a No Police State?

And then there’s this one….


Honor The Veterans?

I thought I heard someone say yesterday that today or tomorrow is Veterans Day, another one of those patriotic holidays where the flag wavers come out in force. Let me check the calendar to see. Oh yeah, the calendar says Veterans day is today. Is this day observed in America only, or is this day observed in the rest of the world also? And so I find myself reposting a posting I posted several months ago for Memorial day, another one of those patriot holidays where the American flag wavers come out in force. Veterans account for a majority of the homeless mentally ill population these days, and a majority of them are disabled now as a result. For what reason is this an honor to support? I consider myself antipsychiatricky and do not believe mental illness exists and that psychiatry kills and originates from Nazi Germany where psych cia trists were mass murderers in white coats as is the case today, and that the mental death system is also an extension of Orwellianism, where family members turn in family members, and neighbors turn in neighbors to the thought police for thought crimes. Psychiatry and psych trickery is an art and not a science. And so I would like to think of mental illness as problems in living. And I believe in the abolishment of forced psych cia trick treatment that is often cruel and inhumane. Therapy? The rap y? Y the rap? Therapist, The rapist. Mind Freedom is a great website to read for all things alternative to the mental death system. And so today is Memorial Day in America. I mean Veterans day in America. A celebration of the war day. Another one of those patriotic holidays. The flag wavers are out and yellow ribbons, badges of honor, medals, parades, marches, prayers, patriotic songs, tributes and ceremonies are being broadcast everywhere. The headlines read “Honor the dead soldiers, honor the fallen soldiers and comrades”. Today is the ultimate patriotic fanatic holiday, or the ultimate hate hour as George Orwell might say. My question of the day; for what reason is it an honor to volunteer to be fodder for the canon. For what reason is it an honor to die for nothing, to fight for reasons that do not exist, to fight against the flesh for powers that be that one cannot even see. For what reason is it an honor to be so poor that one will volunteer their life in exchange for money after one leaves the service, if one leaves the service. For what reason is it an honor for persons to be brainwashed with propaganda, theirs or mine. For what reason is it an honor to become a violent person and pick up a gun and kill another person for no reason at all, except for the fact that guns have been invented, the worst invention of an industry ever. For what reason is it an honor to be a veteran who now make up the majority of the homeless population. For what reason is it an honor to attend one of those military sponsored funerals and cry over the image of a flag that propagates violence, the same flag that caused ones death. For what reason is it an honor to fall and die for nothing. For what reason is it an honor to promote this ideology. What is heroic about all of this? And why does the word “Patriot” have the word “Riot” in it? And why does the word “Military” militant militia have the word “Mal” in it? “Parens Patriae, father of the people”, the guardian. That phrase seems to be the basis of an endless amount of death and suffering in the world; the protection of property or other material things. I saw Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 documentary. It is nineteen eighty four and Orwellianism is everywhere at its best today. Is it written somewhere that this must all come to pass? Happy beach bar b queing Memorial day, I mean Veterans day. Peace on earth and goodwill to all mankind. And what does this have to do with a No Police State?