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こんばんは (konbanwa – good evening, y'all!) こんばんは (konbanwa - good evening, y'all!)

I'm thrilled to share that my poem 🌞 The Sun and The Moon 🌙 which captures the essence of my first Tokyo sojourn at 21, has found a home with Crossing Lines, a project aimed at connecting creativity in its numerous forms, and across time and space (well, well) 🪐 They describe it much better on their website, which you can find here: https://crossinglines.xyz/about

Here's a link to the poem as I can imagine it's way too tiny as a screenshot: https://crossinglines.xyz/area/tokyo/3cz9s

'The Sun and The Moon' was beautifully scored by my talented friend Soma Ishii 🎶 Listen to the musical rendition on Spotify here: https://shorturl.at/FGIN7

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Mizuho-san and the whole Crossing Lines team for this honour and opportunity 🙏 And of course to you, Soma! (I feel like I'm giving an Awards Speech) ✨

Stay tuned for my upcoming poetry book, 'Sleep for Dessert,' launching on October 5th! Pre-order now on Barnes & Noble or catch it on Amazon (globally) 📚

#crossinglines #thesunandthemoon #sleepfordessert #poetry #poetrycommunity #instapoetry #poetryofinstagram #poetrygram #poetrysociety #poetrycommunityofinstagram

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Happy Birthday, @casey.mcpherson 💐 In 2018, Ca Happy Birthday, @casey.mcpherson 💐

In 2018, Casey filled a recently-vacant Night of the Prog festival slot as a solo artist because another act had pulled out of the festival. Since Casey was already going to be attending the festival as lead singer for The Sea Within, plus, more importantly, he was the humble owner of one of the most beautiful voices in this hemisphere, sporting a gorgeous selection of solo/Alpha Rev material, this was a no-brainer. Casey quite spontaneously filled the spot and asked me, the host, whether I'd like to guest on a few of his songs, as he noticed I played the violin. I had been a fan of his voice for the past year or even longer, I was so in! There were no rehearsals, we played through 1-2 of the songs quickly in his dressing room 20 minutes before the show.

I'm still in absolute awe that someone who has never met you, has no idea about your vibe, your skills, your ability to adapt, gives you this level of trust! Massive kudos! I will always cherish this experience!

Casey has been campaigning for his daughter Rose, who has a rare illness. 

He recently posted, "The best birthday present you could give me - is not a new shirt. It’s not a drone. It’s not a Starbucks gift card. It’s supporting the genetic treatment we’re developing for Rose and children like her at tocurearose.org, thank you!! We will get there together!" 

So please go ahead and check out his work, both musical and charitable. 

Hope you're well, Casey!

The excerpts in this video are from Flying Colors' Kayla and Casey's Alpha Rev song Lexington.

Lexington video clips by Mark Pierson.

Thumbnail photo by Adam Zegarmistrz.

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Hey peeps! 📚 My poetry book, 'Sleep for Dessert Hey peeps! 📚 My poetry book, 'Sleep for Dessert,' is dropping on Amazon on October 5th! 🌙 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who's been a part of this trip. To those curious souls, I can't wait for you to dive in 🪐📖🪐

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Torridity Tuesday! 🔥 As I'm currently reviewin Torridity Tuesday! 🔥

As I'm currently reviewing "Sleep for Dessert" test copies, here is an old favourite 🕊🕊🕊 Pombo love. The collection will be released in September! Exact date TBD.

Narrated by Gemma Lawrence | Animated by Segdesign

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✨📚 Just received the proof copy of my debut p ✨📚 Just received the proof copy of my debut poetry book, SLEEP FOR DESSERT! I feel like it's my birthday, but in the heat 🎉 This collection is a labour of love and was made possible by the crazy people at @telltellpoetry (and many other even crazier humans) 😍✍️ Can't wait to share this journey with y'all (I'm still in Texas)! Stay tuned for the official release date 💖

#sleepfordessert #telltellpoetry #poetry #poetrycommunity #instapoetry #poetryofinstagram #poetrygram #poetrysociety #poetrycommunityofinstagram #poetrybooks #poetrybook
Texas Beleza🌸🧚🌵 #glühwürmchen Texas Beleza🌸🧚🌵

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One of the 'other' shots by the fantastic @anastas One of the 'other' shots by the fantastic @anastasiiazazuliak intended to capture NOW, to be printed on the last page of my first poetry collection, coming later this year (I picked a more serious one 😉). I'm absolutely freakin' excited! Thanks to lots of people but most importantly thanks to @telltellpoetry - Kallie, Maxine and everyone I've yet to meet - for making it happen. Stay tuned for more updates on the release date and where to get a copy 📚✨

📷 by @anastasiiazazuliak
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perpetual pupil
mother-tongue-haver

How does a word taste? Feel? Sound?
What does a song look like?
What flavours does music produce?

Olivia Elektra is an explorer of language. As both a poet and musician, it could be said that she is in fact a Trobairitz; a word used to describe female poets and musicians in Medieval Spain and France.

Born near Bonn, Germany, she was raised by her German father and Swedish mother, who as a flight attendant showered her with impressions, cuisine, and souvenirs from far-away lands, igniting a longing for perpetual adventure. She’s a traveller, whether that’s through words and song, or in the physical sense. Playing the violin from nine years old, Olivia Elektra is driven by a force of self-expression and experimentation, currently collaborating with creatives around the globe.

In 2019, she discovered that this kind of expression could be communicated through poetry. Infusing her poetry with musical tendencies, such as onomatopoeic verses and rhythmic cadences, Olivia Elektra is a playful wordsmith. Since English is not her mother tongue, there’s a kind of intriguing otherness steeped in the foreign delivery of her work. Words take on whole new meanings and forms, and this is something she has explored in her upcoming book ‘Sleep for Dessert’ which will be released on October 5th 2023.

Ich roch den Regen, bevor ich ihn hörte

https://youtu.be/YTuCwJhL9bY

The Bubble

https://youtu.be/lXjZ7jWQHtk

Dolphin in the Tiles

https://youtu.be/CDNBWTI0Vdw

God’s Not Just Dead

https://youtu.be/cBKzKnYsnhw

Manderley

https://youtu.be/EckwZTJMGUI

Feathers On The Façade

https://youtu.be/Elp9DlGRfvM

The Girl With The Oxytocin Perfume

https://youtu.be/4U3LXDvk2ng

Man Hound

https://youtu.be/WAzcgFMEjjc

Obituary

https://youtu.be/N3iW2C69SbE

Limb Photography

https://youtu.be/hT2U3gWkMA4

Psychopath On A Cycle Path

https://youtu.be/ob3m5mDAVvo

Rats With Wings

https://youtu.be/l99YxFPFpiQ

The Concept

https://youtu.be/LGgro27P6RE

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