Art is never still, it moves, with an almost restless intensity, from one moment of inspiration to the next. It takes many forms and each form enriches the other. I am so pleased to offer you art inspired by, and art that inspires, poetry. From music, to dance, to rap, to humor, to visual art, all art forms are related, one to the other; sustaining one another, validating one another and perhaps, most importantly, inspiring one another. I am excited and truly honored to be presenting these guest artists, as they share their talents and artistic forms of expression with us.

“He tells you what he knows you will believe…”

Susan A. Katz

“…speaks words intending to deceive

knows the lie he said becomes

the truth you heard…” – SAK



“We are a part of some unscripted plan…”

Susan A. Katz

“…discovering the joy

and pain of being

one together

hand in hand…” -SAK



“I hurl my anger name your shame…”

Susan A. Katz

…but you    too wise

engage deceit    embrace

the lie    and seize

the way to turn the blame

game back on me…” -SAK



“Here in the dark where only shadows play fear of failing paralyzes me…”

Susan A. Katz

“…and yet the need to speak

to scream         to try

urgently is there    imploring me

to be the me I long to be

if only once      before I die…” – SAK



If my freedom ends where yours begins…”

Susan A. Katz

“…how free can I be…”



I do not claim to be a deity…

Susan A. Katz

“…but like the gods

I have a right to be…”



“I hold your future in my hands…”

Susan A. Katz

“…command the possibilities of all

that you may ever hope to be…”



“Freedom never has been free…”

Susan A. Katz

“…it takes the raised voices

of those who choose

to be…” – SAK



“Let Her fly above me for as long as I may live…”

Susan A. Katz

“… and let me honor those who died

who gave the gift of liberty with all they had to give…” -SAK



“I speak the words that you might know my truth or be a victim of my lies…”

Susan A. Katz

“…words may lift you to a place of trust

or words may victimize…” – SAK