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New Poetry: Walter William Safar

ItsGoLden Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:45:33 +0000

WALTER WILLIAM SAFAR was born on August 6^th 1958 in Sherman-Texas . He is the author of a number of a significant number of prose works and novels, including “Leaden fog”, “Chastity on sale”, “In the flames of passion”, “The price of life”, “Above the clouds”, “The infernal circle”, “The scream”, “The Devil’s Architect”, “Queen Elizabeth II”, as well as a book of poems

DESTINY

While you are dealing the cards, your face is stoney and noble,

You observe your victim like a sphynx.

I escape to the casino table,

Because I don’t have much left,

Just an an old family heirloom ring

And very little hope

That I shall avoid seeing you in the croupier’s uniform,

Or the habit of a butler

Who is serving death.

My place is at the casino table.

The emptier my pockets,

The hungrier my passion.

I’ve heard the restless voice of a gambler:

“Perhaps I shall once manage

To deceive destiny… Perhaps…”

And the voice vanishes in the echo of many a gambler’s sigh.

You once again decided to scourge me,

Your shiny hand throws the white ball.

Who knows whose bones this white ball was made of,

This ball that dances so seductively

In front of the inebriated man’s eyes?

Will my bones end up

In its white interior tomorrow?

It didn’t take you long, destiny,

To throw me out into the street

With an empty wallet and a vacant gaze.

Now I stare into this empty night,

And death awaits below the old oak tree

That has accusingly raised its bare branches

Into this empty night.

Do not wear the black butler’s suit, destiny,

Let death wait.

I know you will comply, destiny,

You don’t like those who play it safe,

Because there is me in you,

And there is you in me.

Throw another one, destiny!

©Walter William Safar

New Artist Spotlight: Jeremy Raglin

ItsGoLden Magazine — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:57:30 +0000

“My artwork is a mix of bright colors, a celebration of life and a statement of who I am as a person. I see subject matter for artwork everywhere and I enjoy creating new artwork from what I see including everyday objects that are around my house, books that I’ve read or ideas that I’ve thought of while on road trips.

I believe that life is beautiful and I try to create artwork based on the beauty that I see around me. I enjoy creating artwork using oil pastel and pencil on paper. I also paint with oils on canvas when I have space to paint.

Like other artists who have come before me I constantly feel the urge to create art every day. I feel like I’ve wasted my day if I don’t get a chance to work on my artwork before going to bed at night. Over the last twenty years of my life my artwork has been my constant companion through all major phases of my life including when I got married and started a family. I’m blessed to have a wife who loves and supports my artwork plus children who are inspired to draw at the table when they see their daddy working on his art.

My current artwork encompasses a wide variety of subject matter from still life, landscape, underwater scenes to surreal artwork. I’m always trying to grow as an artist; I believe that art is a living thing that should always be changing and never allowed to grow stagnate. As an artist I always look forward to being challenged and learning from those challenges; I know that my artwork will grow and I will be able to help others too.” -Jeremy Raglin

Presenting ItsGoLdenMag.org: RaNdOM cReAtIvE MiNdZ

ItsGoLden Magazine — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:15:26 +0000

It’s finally here!!!!! ItsGoLdenMag.org proudly presents the first quarterly anthology entitled “RaNdOM cReAtIvE MiNdZ”. Thanks so much to all the contributors and supporters who made this possible.

Random Creative MindZ

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“ItsGoLdenMag Quarterly Anthology: RaNdOm CrEaTiVe MiNdZ” Coming Soon:-)

ItsGoLden Magazine — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:46:40 +0000

RaNdOM cReAtIvE MiNdZ

ItsGoLdenMag.org is releasing its fFIRST quarterly anthology IN PRINT. Thanks to all of the contributors and supporters who have made the success of ItsGoLden possible. The anthology will consist of works from featured artist and writers on the site as well as a few newcomers. If you are interested in submitting to RaNdOM cReAtIvE MiNdZ, please contact me at itsgoldenmag@yahoo.com for guidelines and information. Thanks so much…and continue to Create Genius with a GoLden tWiSt ve made the success of ItsGoLden possible. The anthology will consist of works from featured artist and writers on the site as well as a few newcomers. If you are interested in submitting to RaNdOM cReAtIvE MiNdZ, please contact me at itsgoldenmag@yahoo.com for guidelines and information. Thanks so much…and continue to Create Genius with a GoLden tWiSt

Poet: Ben Nardolilli of Arlington, Virginia

ItsGoLden Magazine — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:19:13 +0000

Ben Nardolilli currently lives in Arlington, Virginia. His work has appeared in Perigee Magazine, Red Fez, Caper Literary Journal, Quail Bell Magazine, Elimae, fwriction, Grey Sparrow Journal, Pear Noir, and Yes Poetry.

: Ben Nardolilli

His chapbook Common Symptoms of an Enduring Chill Explained, has been published by Folded Word Press. He maintains a blog at mirrorsponge.blogspot.com and is looking to publish his first novel.

Silver Bullet Numbing

Nocturnal or diurnal,

Alert in the morning

Or widest awake at night,

Which one fits best?

The early person test

Is the easiest performed,

Drink through the night

And notice the rising time.

If you get up and go out,

Despite the headache,

The glorious inner sores,

And the cold of a fresh day,

Then you are in your habitat,

Wound up for morning,

Be careful though and stay

Away from heavy machinery

Check out more from Ben Nardolilli in our Poetry section http://itsgoldenmag.org/poetry-2/

A moment in Black History: “The Red Tails”

ItsGoLden Magazine — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:19:10 +0000

I had the privilege of seeing the Movie entitled “Red Tails”, which served to be an accurate depiction of the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen played a major part within the Army Air Corps during World War II. These courageous men, also known as the “Those guys with the Red Tails”, proved to be monumentally successful in many missions. Their contributions left a legacy that paved the way for African Americans being a part of the U.S. Army Air Corps during a time of Jim Crow Laws and racial segregation.

"The Red Tails"

The accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen included maintaining a near excellent record while protecting U.S. bombers. It has been said that only twenty five men were lost out of many hundreds of missions. This distinguished group of gentleman also managed to accumulate nearly one hundred and fifty Distinguished Flying Crosses. By proving to be successful throughout World War II, by 1948 the Tuskegee Airmen became extremely sought after in the U.S. Air Force. Opportunities of abundance began to become available for the airmen including teaching in various flight schools. In addition to added opportunities to the U.S. Air force, the Tuskegee Airmen played a major role in aviation development that occurred after WWII.

Even in this present day, the accomplishments, great efforts, and diligent hard work of the Tuskegee Airmen (“The Red Tails”), continues to open doors while also generating opportunities within the Air force for African Americans.

-Lisa C. Crump

~Literary Genius: Chadwick Thomas Bourque~

ItsGoLden Magazine — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:23:31 +0000

“The name is Chadwick Thomas Bourque (the first). I have been on this earth for 20 blue moons. I enjoy playing my bongos in the cornfields while under a moonlit night, exploring the uncharted wilderness, and munchin’ at Golden Corral. I was raised on the vast knolls of Virginia, and plan to soon embark on an exploration throughout this enchanted world.” -Chadwick Thomas Bourque

Chadwick Thomas Bourque

Check out Chadwick Thomas Bourque’s story in the Litereay Genius section http://itsgoldenmag.org/literature/

Contributor Spotlight: Boboye Mary Mozimo

ItsGoLden Magazine — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:05:01 +0000

Boboye Mary Mozimo is a Nigerian International student, with a passion for creative writing. Although Currently residing in Miami, Florida, she spent most of her life in New Jersey where she graduated from Plainfield high school, and Camden County College.

Boboye Mary Mozimo

You are Mine

In my silence,
You heard me screaming.
Through my smiles,
You saw my tears.
kissed my lips,
now I can’t stop dreaming.
My dreadful life
Is now worth living.
This is it!
It is Love
Love is you
You are mine.

-Boboye Mary Mozimo

Please view other featured works from Boboye Mary Mozimo in the “Poetry” section. http://itsgoldenmag.org/poetry-2/

New Book Feature: “Wisdom From A Turtle” by Michael McWilliamson

ItsGoLden Magazine — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:56:27 +0000

“I am a thirty-eight-year-old college dropout and convicted felon. I was born and raised in Maryland, where I still live today and sell junk on eBay for a living. I spend my free time playing video games, doing mediocre sketch art, playing guitar (badly), and thinking deep thoughts.

Wisdom From a Turtle

Since any idiot can spit out a book, let me just say that it is this idiot’s hope that just one single person will read this and make a real and spiritual change to his or her life. Despite the random and sometimes crude humor in this book, I hope one or more persons will learn through my testimonial message that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the light to a better life and a better eternity.” -Michael McWilliamson

Please read more about “Wisdom From A Turtle” in our Book Spotlight Section http://itsgoldenmag.org/book-spotlight/

New Poet : Dr. Ram Sharma

ItsGoLden Magazine — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:44:55 +0000

Dr. Ram Sharma[B-1974] is an accomplished poet and writer both in English and Hindi in the field of literature. He has added many feathers to his cap.As a student he has been exceptionally brilliant student from class first to M.Phil He did his doctorate on ` Post-Modernist Trends in Indian Novels in English: A Study of Anita Desai ,Arun Joshi, Amitav Ghosh and Vikram Seth.

Dr. Ram Sharma

He is a renowned poet, critic, reviewer and translator.His poetry is indeed of very high order which is read throughout the world.He has several research papers , articles, poems and reviews published in esteemed journals , magazines and newspapers of India and abroad .His poems are showing presence in foreign e-journals like Poems-hunter.com,Voices-net.com,Coffe-connection.com,Autumn Leaves,The Houston Literary Review,Asian-American poetry.com, PoetrySketch Book etc.He has to his credit two poetry volumes Muse[2002] and Serene Moments[2008] At present he is working as a senior lecturer in English in J.V.P.G. College, Baraut, Baghpat, U.P., India.

View the works from Dr. Ram Sharma entitled Sunset, Life-Saga, and Ganga-Maiyya in the Poetry section. http://itsgoldenmag.org/poetry-2/