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TOPIC 33
TOPIC 33
HOME BASE POETRY
Hosted By: HB - The Master Poet
August 15, 2009
Sheraton Phoenix
340 N 3rd St.
3rd st and Van Buren
Sheraton Phoenix
Hosted By: HB - The Master Poet
August 15, 2009
Sheraton Phoenix
340 N 3rd St.
3rd st and Van Buren
Sheraton Phoenix
This matter of speaking poetry looks like one of the easiest things in life to do. Right? Wrong! As I observed the poets from all walks of life stand before a live audience and speak words of wisdom and importance, it became abundantly clear that HB (the host) was going to have his hands full for the next 3 hours.
The arrival of Mr. Cloves Campbell, Jr. and Mr. Michael Johnson
A special thanks to two of Phoenix's Great Leaders: Mr. Cloves Campbell, Jr. and Mr. Michael Johnson. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to the poetry program. We support you and all you are doing for the community.
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Don't let the immaculate Sheraton Hotel give you the illusion that this was a "cake walk". This was a task of biblical proportions.
Now the moment of truth! The first poet stands and walks confidently to
the stage, taking hold of the microphone as the introductory music quiets,
the words flowed like the oil of a well oiled machine.
Home Base Poetry Welcome Center!
One after the other for 3
plus hours confident men and women took their place in history as part of an elite group: "The Super Poets".
Yes, I called them "The Super Poets" because they handled themselves with the skill and grace of professional dancers. Their confidence could only be rivaled by airline pilots on their first solo flight.
"HB", as the host is affectionately called, commanded control over the crowd of 300 plus with the charisma of an opera star performing for the 100th time at the METROPOLITAN OPERA (THE MET) in New York City.
After he introduced the next poet, ("The"Super Poets") he found time to visit different tables and to say hello to those in attendance. As an observer, I could not help but realize that he appears to have a "personal relationship" with each and everyone in attendance and each and everyone has a "personal relationship" with him. Then I realized that one of the "Marks" of a "Super Poet" is to have a "personal relationship" with the audience.
You see, the veteran attendee knows that he or she has to have a "personal relationship" with the poet. The poetry goes beyond superficial. It reaches deep into the inner soul of a person and makes the listener think carefully about the words and how they can be applied to one's personal life. This poetry is educational. It's captivating.
Like a 5 star general commanding troops from a command center, "HB" has complete command of the program. When the time the came to offer words of wisdom to men and women alike, he demonstrated the skill of an orchestra conductor. He got the audience involved quickly and explained the value of the wisdom being offered. I watched young and old alike give gestures with their heads and waving hands, showing their approval of the message. Then the humor came, the laughs, the reassurance and most of all, the love of neighbor and one's fellow man.
Thanks HB for the Home Base Poetry Program. Your place in history is forever sealed because you have taken the time to make ordinary people into "Super Poets" and stand on the stage of life and be examples of what we want in the future, confident individuals who are able to make their mark in America's history! Thanks HB for the time, energy and the continued love for all!!!
HB Addresses the crowd of over 350 people
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The Evening Highlights!Yes, I called them "The Super Poets" because they handled themselves with the skill and grace of professional dancers. Their confidence could only be rivaled by airline pilots on their first solo flight.
"HB", as the host is affectionately called, commanded control over the crowd of 300 plus with the charisma of an opera star performing for the 100th time at the METROPOLITAN OPERA (THE MET) in New York City.
After he introduced the next poet, ("The"Super Poets") he found time to visit different tables and to say hello to those in attendance. As an observer, I could not help but realize that he appears to have a "personal relationship" with each and everyone in attendance and each and everyone has a "personal relationship" with him. Then I realized that one of the "Marks" of a "Super Poet" is to have a "personal relationship" with the audience.
Divine and others meet and greet after the show!
You see, the veteran attendee knows that he or she has to have a "personal relationship" with the poet. The poetry goes beyond superficial. It reaches deep into the inner soul of a person and makes the listener think carefully about the words and how they can be applied to one's personal life. This poetry is educational. It's captivating.
Mr. and Mrs Dave Brown enjoyed the evening's program
and
and
State Representative Campbell and City Councilman Johnson
take the time to talk with members of the local community.
Like a 5 star general commanding troops from a command center, "HB" has complete command of the program. When the time the came to offer words of wisdom to men and women alike, he demonstrated the skill of an orchestra conductor. He got the audience involved quickly and explained the value of the wisdom being offered. I watched young and old alike give gestures with their heads and waving hands, showing their approval of the message. Then the humor came, the laughs, the reassurance and most of all, the love of neighbor and one's fellow man.
Thanks HB for the Home Base Poetry Program. Your place in history is forever sealed because you have taken the time to make ordinary people into "Super Poets" and stand on the stage of life and be examples of what we want in the future, confident individuals who are able to make their mark in America's history! Thanks HB for the time, energy and the continued love for all!!!
The Hosted By: HB - The Master Poet's Other Guests:
HB Addresses the crowd of over 350 people
The arrival of Mr. Cloves Campbell, Jr. and Mr. Michael Johnson
Mr Cloves Campbell, Jr. is Board Chairman and
Co-Publisher of the
Arizona Informant Newspaper. The Arizona Informant Newspaper has served the African American community of Arizona for 40 years. Cloves Campbell, Jr. currently serves in the Arizona State House of Representatives for District 16.
Arizona Informant Newspaper. The Arizona Informant Newspaper has served the African American community of Arizona for 40 years. Cloves Campbell, Jr. currently serves in the Arizona State House of Representatives for District 16.
Mr. Michael Johnson District 8 Councilman
City of Phoenix
Michael Johnson retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 1995. Councilman Johnson began his four-year term on the Phoenix City
Council on Jan. 2, 2002. He represents District 8. District 8 is quite diverse and home to the downtown Phoenix
area, Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona State University
Downtown Campus, the University of Arizona Medical School
Downtown Phoenix, the new Phoenix Convention Center and many more areas of central Phoenix.
His long service to the community coupled with the desire to continue to serve the city of Phoenix and it's residents makes him the candidate of choice in the upcoming city council election.
His long service to the community coupled with the desire to continue to serve the city of Phoenix and it's residents makes him the candidate of choice in the upcoming city council election.
A special thanks to two of Phoenix's Great Leaders: Mr. Cloves Campbell, Jr. and Mr. Michael Johnson. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to the poetry program. We support you and all you are doing for the community.
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