| Muses Review - Poetry - Summer 2005 |
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| Joanne Olivieri Poet from California |
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| Red Lanterns by Joanne Olivieri Source: Red Lanterns (2005), p.1 Oh, how they kiss the winds With a cultural embrace. A harmonious balance Alights the promenade Feng Shui. An escape to tradition A journey of peace And silent affirmation. The cleansing of spirit and home, Red Lanterns Await the dawn Of the Lunar New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai! ----------------------------------- Background Inspiration of Joanne: I was traveling in Hong Kong during the Lunar New Year and found red lanterns decorated all over. One spot in particular along the Star Ferry Promenade along Victoria Harbour they were displayed and aligned so elegantly as if they were awaiting the big day. |
| Seagulls At Night by Joanne Olivieri Source: Red Lanterns, 2005, p.13 A twilight canvas barren of life prelude to the masterpiece hovers unseen upon desolate skies waiting to be fashioned. Out of darkness they emerge white winged choreographers painting circles and breeding life. Seagulls At Night soar, faithfully, indiscriminately a free form phenomenon. ----------------------------- Joanne's Background Inspiration: I was out at Pier 39 one evening working for my friend who was performing out their at the time. It was already dark when out of nowhere seagulls began circling around the night sky. It was the first time I had ever seen seagulls at night. It was almost as if they were dancing to the music and putting on a show of their own. Visit: http://joanneolivieri.tripod.com/id10.html |
