As well as it being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is also National Arts and Humanities Month
October is also National Arts and Humanities Month
Each year since 1993, National Arts and Humanities Month has helped give millions of Americans the opportunity to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives and has encouraged them to begin a lifelong habit of active participation. It has become the nation's largest collective annual celebration of the arts and humanities.National Arts and Humanities Month's four primary goals are to
* create a national, state and local focus on the arts and humanities through the media;
* encourage the active participation of individuals, as well as arts, humanities and other interested organizations nationwide;
* provide an opportunity for federal, state and local business, government and civic leaders to declare their support for the arts and humanities; and
* establish a highly visible vehicle for raising public awareness about the arts and humanities.
Once upon a time...
A giant of anger stood seething.
Fine art looked into the monster’s eyes,
Waiting for which moment he’d smash
His tall hands through love’s kingdom.
Looking down upon art, the giant flinched,WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT?
The musician glided over the strings,
There’s more use in your hands than fists.
The dancer floated across the floor,
You’ve so much more to give than rage.
The playwright bled upon the page,
Your very breath is the soul.
The aria lifted its royal cry,
She trembles at your voice.
Vibrancy swam atop the canvas,
Unclench your fist.
The poet then stood alone before the monster
Waiting for which moment he’d smash
His tall hands through love’s kingdom.
O! Let go thy rage and use, foul beast!
That her beauty might claim its faith,
And all the sinister hearts of horrid fury
Would stumble upon love’s tender devotion...
© 2009 mrp/thepoetryman
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