BEANERY ONLINE LITERARY MAGAZINE
Guest contributor Rafael Alejandro Jara was born in Santiago de Chile (1986) to Chilean and French-American parents, and is currently in pursuit of a baccalaureate concentrating in poetry composition at the University of Miami. He embraced Islam in 2002. He can be reached at abu.gato at gmail.com and has a website at www.motamid.wordpress.com. He is also a contributor on the collaborative poetry blog, Court of Lions.
MAGIC SHADOW-SHOW
Rafael Alejandro Jara
I walk past an orchid and say,
You are no Eden.
I walk past a breeze and say,
You are no immortal.
To a girl walking in sunfire
I say, You are no fairy.
To a spring green lizard
I say, You are no coconut.
To a girl veiled with rhinestone diamonds
I say, You are no Lucy.
I walk up a stairwell
And say, You are no ladder.
And to the mirror,
You are.
ADDITIONAL READING:
BODIES
ALL SUMMER IN A DAY: The Use of Descriptive Language
JANUARY DAYS OF CELEBRATION: Part 2
WHAT? MARRY A PROSTITUTE, HOSEA ASKED GOD
DARE TO BE A CLOWN: Clown Types
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Just a little about me.
I am just a fledgling writer, who was born of the prompting and talent of a seasoned and talented writer just two short years ago. Up until that time, I had no idea I could write, but with the (more…)
While sorting through my books and photographs, I came across a copy of Norma’s book, which read a number of years ago. It is signed “When one becomes too old to set a bad example, it’s time to give advice.”
Norma was the organist (more…)
Beanery Writers Group welcomes Jane as a long-distance Internet member of our group. A newlywed, Jane lives in Arizona, a far cry from both southwestern Pennsylvania (the location of the Beanery Writers Group) and her home, Buffalo, N. Y. She barely survived a severe heart attack in her early forties. Her interests include writing, crafts and genealogy.
Jane’s postings in the BEANERY ONLINE LITERARY MAGAZINE, Vol. 1, include Mother New-Born Daughter Struggle and Janie’s Hope. The magazine also posted a ten segment story written by Jane. These can be read by clicking on
DAVID Part 1 of a 10 Part Romance Story.
Please welcome Jane and enjoy her romance story and other posts.
For those of you who haven’t read Stephen’s post, The Killer Kitten (it was posted in the BOLM Vol. 1 and on this site for a practice piece), click on the category WR/V KELEMEN S. It will be worth the effort! Stephen Kelemen is a 14 year old writer with a twisted sense of humor, currently attending Ligonier Valley Middle School. He issues humorous epistles when the muse prods him. He can be contacted at Stephen.kel@verizon.net.
Brendan Kelemen is a poet and writer who lives in a small town North of Ligonier, PA with his family and pets in an ancient house. His work has appeared in the Loyalhanna Review and the book, “Weird West Overton.” He can be contacted at Brendan89@verizon.net.
Just a little about me.
I am just a fledgling writer, who was born of the prompting and talent of a seasoned and talented writer just two short years
ago. Up until that time, I had no idea I could write, but with the proper support and a whole lot of guidance, I am now an
English major at California University Of Pennsylvania, where I am studying English with an focus on creative writing. I am
also a journalist for the Masontown Telegraph and most recently, I proposed and completed my first web design Bio for an
independant artist in West Virginia. Yes! I really got paid.
My favorite genre is creative non-fiction, but I also enjoy poetry and prose when the muse decides to rush me. I thoroughly
enjoy being a part of the writing between the group members and hope to be able to share more of my writing with all of you.
To all:
Writing is like life. Write each moment with meaning and purpose. Write each paragraph knowing it will impact someone. Write
each chapter believing your story is important. RB 2006 |
| Ed Kelemen writes a weekly column appearing in the Blairsville Dispatch. He has published articles and stories in numerous
local, regional and national magazines. He lives in a small town in West Central Pennsylvania with his wife, two of five
sons, a big dog and a pair of attitude-ridden cats. Visit him at www.ekelemen.com. |
