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URBAN JUKE JOINT
: 1 :
a nobler expression -
open mic

: 2 : alternative venue dedicated to the craft of poetry, rhyme, and spoken word hybrids residing under the rubric creative writing: 3 : a poetry cafe designed to : unify : fit together by joint [one soul many bodies] : 4 : spiritual platform, as in (STAGE) for growth & development : 5 : a city'>
 
The last Friday of every month URBAN JUKE JOINTis hosted by
Christ Phoenix.
Sign up begins at 8:30. One poem (4 min limit). All artists R asked to refram from using any PROFANITY or explicit material. There are a limited number of slots available for the open mic. Once the list has been filled, any artist who still wishes 2 sign up will go on "stand-by" & may be able to perform if time permits. WHERE: Baha'i Unity Center. 53 East 11th Street (btwn Broadway & University Pl) Take 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, or W to Union Square - 14th St. station. show

time 9:00 PM, doors open 8:00 PM. Free.
Although housed n the NYC Baha'i Unity Center, "Da Joint" truly resides in t/ heart. We believe nside home of the HEART artists R able to move 2 a place that can best be described as noble but n order 4
this nobility to find its voice we believe the ego and the commercially-driven cult of the personality must b replaced by the heart's need to serve humanity. UJJ seeks to foster a spirit of unity in its diversity. Through cross cultural fertilization we believe writers gain a greater understanding of "the other" aesthetics and the social-political, spiritual responsibility associated with the craft of writing. It is withn this spiritually charged atmosphere we see not just : a : light : b : but the entire HUMAN spectrum of voices giving back to spirit facilitating a healing thru the power of poetry - making concrete the living axiom : c : "We are all ONE human family / The earth is but ONE country-mankind its citizens. --Baha'i Writings
What if this is God's work? What if real poets walked the earth and live lives fit for a prophet's birth? spreading ancient wisdom like the Coptic church? and those that know what they're hearing know that they are hearing something special. Perhaps, eventually, will be sent here just to bless YOU. Test you in this world of lies and if you feel your eyes cry be cause they recognize that what they are seeing is the truth. And, the chills up your spine will provide absolute truth that in this now, where politicians and clergy have proven themselves unworthy of our time and television shows and music videos have proven themselves unworthy of our mind. Dont be surprise to find that just those men who pretend to be closer to G*d then you by making you ashamed of your sins. When the lives that they have lived may not have been for your salvation. What if this is G*d's work. What if the creator realizes that the creation isnt perfect but only wishes for us to worship, sincerely. To not be hypocrites but to really be concern about our fellow man to stand against injustices falsely perpetuated in G*d's name in foreign lands? What if this is G*d's work? What if the poets are closer to Muhammad, Buddha, and Jesus than the preachers, I mean think about it which of us are the poor righteous teachers? What if this is G*d's work? And if so, then poetry is sacred so ye poets should be concerned what you step on this stage with. And, be on your job cause if this is G*d's work then stealing from another poet is the same thing as stealing from G*d. And, its not about whether you use your tools for aahs and oohs but whether you use your tools to improve humanity. What if this is God's? And,I know blasphemers have hell to pay so i wouldn't say anything to you tonight that i wouldn't be so comfortable repeating on judgment day. What if this is G*d's work? Let us pray. --Talaam Acey
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