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Isabel Alvear

Essay. Jimmy Glenn. He was the Corner Man that owned Jimmy’s Corner in Times Square. When I was watching his memorial via Facebook Live, as the life and times of COVID-19 dictates, I was amazed at the number of people from around the world that tuned in, and at the fact that the family so generously decided to stream the service for all to participate. I saw the two bartenders I knew best, Tiffany and Aneta, pop up on the feed, giving their emotional benedictions to Jimmy. I

Inside the park, dirt churning The sandy soil moistly warming The earth readying, fortifying Nurturing, gathering power Pushing up daffodils and lilies Deep inhale, the smells of spring Heat gathering as nature’s strength Returns to give life, permeates All through Jackie Robinson park The dogs following her vigor Gather scents feverishly, salivating Zig-zagging, nuzzling the earth Oft times like forensic scientists Dogs are like the original CSI’s Of the huma

I guess I just have to do Something Hey, HEY To get noticed Up/down Spinning/around Hey now. Hey there Don’t be feeling Your feelings… Your quota is filled Hey now. Hey, see me yet? Gears gathering Fears furthering Dreams dithering No más para usted, bebé For two thousand, seventeen This year no hay más espacio No seeing and no feeling Not to rent, borrow or steal Buena suerte, mi gentes Jump away all day Up/Down/Around #Culture #spirituality #recovery #m

Time ticks on, on, on It cares not for tears Nor for spare change The hands sweep on Past hunger, past heartache No time for fears No time for Resistance Tick, tick, tick on Time moves on even when I cry She flies, oh flies She cares not, but steadily dies Time moves on even when I cry Each moment gone Struggling to go on Until the break of dawn #journey #life #time

My heart is a big Christmas sleeve Of temperance and temperatures Arguing loves, unintentional; apparently Missing the in-law interfacing, who knows Yet, still, harbouring in our long silence No equanimous highlights thus far live In the shimmers and shines of high life Only hugs and awkwardness remains #journey #newyork #poetry

My Artist’s Prayer Practice Open-heartedness It is “The Way” When you feel stuck– Feel the Fear And do it anyway. Practice meditation Let your mind rest Bring your soul forward Breathing is best. Trust your spirit Help it grow, Help it love, Help it sing, Notice all it brings. Surround yourself with Love, Peace and Joy For Happiness is All betwixt Alpha and Omega: Love breaks down walls Heals old wounds Reveals synchronicities; Uncovers creativities. –Namaste #spirituality #c