Monthly Archives: September 2013

“Happiness is the harvest of a quiet eye.”–Austin O’Malley Special thanks to our deliriously happy chipmunk visitor and Wishes of joy to all!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Sirena | 8 Comments

passion is the dancer

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Sirena

you can practice those bloodless steps a thousand times and more dancing with the mirror loathed and adored, a carefully calculated body counting precise beats neatly, but to make art unforgettable we need to ignite our passion’s heart for she … Continue reading →

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High Wire: Artistic Risk Taking

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Sirena

At dance rehearsal yesterday, we experimented with a new section. For the last series of run-throughs, we were directed to layer over the movement with some deep, personal emotional content.  Without acting it out, we needed to be hyper aware … Continue reading →

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a kind angel (generosity’s luminosity)

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Sirena

The kind man in front of her at the grocery checkout did not realize what he had done in that capacious moment: alchemized her shoulders’ leaden day, but when he turned his gentle generosity to her, seeing or not over the apples … Continue reading →

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keep moving II

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sirena

Sometimes you lose the thread, your certain way now scattered signposts grotesquely disguised or dissolving eyes blinded by defiant wilderness. We may heed wisdom’s stillness, but then we need to move, even as the narrowing call to halt amplifies to … Continue reading →

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sensitive (soul)

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Sirena

the soft part of your soul’s skin the tingling part that stings walking gently past each stranger’s pain gazing into the aching drain of loneliness the part that reaches a hand smiling that understands deeply what it means to open and … Continue reading →

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always we dance

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Sirena

leaving you at the hospital driving the impenetrable pavement, away from my heart the windshield wipers cannot reach my tears I powerless inside engulfing fears have been here before is there nothing I can do?             … Continue reading →

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a deconstruction

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Sirena

Exquisite and insightful…from an eloquent, musical soul.

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Why Make Art?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
Why, indeed. If it’s money, prestige, essential resources, steady work, dependability, widespread recognition and appreciation, an easy life, that you’re after, walk right on by the door that says “artist.” Really. But if you hunger…

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mother’s trial

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Sirena

mother of the accused I see you pallid, a distant but distinct shadow across a dry sea of engulfing chairs clutching: the numb hands of dead dreams how did we get here? where a billowing notion like hope now pierced expires … Continue reading →

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