Thank you to the visionaries
Who had a great dream
Dream, a blank canvas inspiring gifts
Dream, small beginnings, but the script has flipped
Flipped, into the news showcasing great talent
Flipped, into the place to find out where to be
Be, where the artists are sharing their gifts
Be, a fun spot for yourself and friends to visit
Visit, for a show or performance on stage
Visit, a new spot that highlights the arts
Arts, a major focus in our growing City
Arts, featuring artisans and a variety of food
Food, paired with music and a glass of wine
Food, can be the intro to experiencing culture
Culture, Erie certainly welcomes the richness
Culture, embracing the beauty of differences
Differences, making life much more interesting
Differences, because of our lens and view
View, a position that can be used to advance
View, increased territory, increased demand
Demand, because of exposure around our Erie
Demand, part of the Reader’s manifestation
Manifestation, the results of focus and faith
Manifestation, proof that dreams come true
True, matching the blueprint within the heart
True, belief in it happening made you both start.
Mabeline hosts and promotes a variety of community building programs that focus on the Art of Healing through poetry and writing, including Live Poetry at Cafe 7-10 and The Poetry X-Change at Werner Books and Coffee. She can be reached at gamewithmabel@gmail.com